Raptor Holdco comments on FCC satellite direct-to-device proposal
Raptor Holdco Gp issued a commentary framing the FCC’s Aug. 6, 2026 move on unlicensed direct-to-device satellite as a challenge to macro-tower dominance.
It highlighted an FCC proposal to open about 200 megahertz in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands for unlicensed devices to link to satellites.
The commentary positioned multi-layer connectivity as the strategic direction, citing carrier-scale Wi‑Fi offload as a proven complement to macro networks.
It argued static network selection underperforms in congested venues, urging real-time routing based on measured quality-of-service across network types.
It said this increases the value of systems that measure Wi‑Fi performance and steer traffic dynamically as devices shift among macro, Wi‑Fi, and satellite.
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