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GEO Group Lands 2,329-Bed Texas ICE Contract, $200M Annual Revenue
GEO Group announced a 10-year ICE agreement for 2,329 Texas beds, projecting $200M in first-year revenue. Per-bed revenue aligns closely with its Tacoma contract.
FCC Satellite Spectrum Expansion Advances, Interference Issues Loom
The FCC voted to expand satellite-to-phone spectrum by 482 MHz, but technical questions about protecting 5G towers from interference remain unresolved.
Amazon's $11.57B Globalstar Acquisition Gets FCC Green Light
The FCC has approved Amazon's $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, transferring critical satellite licenses and spectrum needed for Amazon's direct-to-device phone service.
SpaceX Urges FCC to Add 900 MHz to Satellite-to-Phone Spectrum
SpaceX has petitioned the FCC to add NextNav's proposed 900 MHz band to satellite-to-phone rules ahead of a key vote. The move could expedite spectrum use from space.
AST SpaceMobile Unveils Brazil Gateway Plans and Spectrum Details
AST SpaceMobile plans four Brazilian ground gateways and secured up to 20 MHz of regional carrier spectrum, supporting its satellite-to-phone broadband service.
Ukraine Claims Starshield Speeds Surge Past 400 km/h Post-Cap
Ukraine reports Starlink and Starshield terminals operating above 400 km/h, 2.5 times the previous cap, after overnight restoration. Senator Blumenthal seeks answers on control.
Carriers Seek to Trim 60% of FCC's Satellite Spectrum Plan
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon jointly oppose adding two 5G bands to the FCC's satellite-to-phone spectrum plan, which would cut 60.2% of the proposed 482 MHz expansion.
Ofcom Expands Satellite Spectrum for Aircraft and Ships
Ofcom has approved additional satellite spectrum for aircraft and ships, with 2.1 GHz allocated for NGSO aircraft links and 244 MHz for maritime use in UK waters.
eMudhra Quits SSL/TLS Market Amid Key Compromise, Clients Race Against Chrome Deadline
eMudhra is leaving the SSL/TLS business after a key compromise, requiring urgent certificate migration before Chrome's October 27 deadline. Over 30,800 certificates are impacted, with most issued via automated processes.
Intel's One-Year Robot Waiver Clashes with Multi-Year Replacement Timeline
The FCC granted Intel a one-year waiver for factory robot maintenance, but Intel says replacements will take years, leaving a regulatory gap.
Ofcom Cuts Urban Q/V-Band Gateway Spectrum 40% Below Rural
Ofcom opened urban Q/V-band satellite gateway applications with 3 GHz downlink spectrum, 40% less than rural, aiming to improve backhaul and latency.
Australia Expands Solar Incentives to Cover Mid-Size Commercial Systems
Australia now allows 100 kW–1 MW solar arrays to claim STCs under the SRES, providing upfront cost savings. Applications open in November.