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FCC Faces Controversy Over 6G Spectrum Repurposing Plan

4/21/2026

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On April 15, 2026, Landover Saturn 5 LLC petitioned Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repurpose the 554-608 MHz UHF spectrum for 6G wireless services.
The plan could require over 40% of U.S. television stations to relocate, disrupting local broadcasting.
Experts say the spectrum has value for broadcasting and wireless use, while critics note costs for smaller stations.
The proposal stirred debate at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention.

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On April 15, 2026, Landover Saturn 5 LLC petitioned Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repurpose the 554-608 MHz UHF spectrum for 6G wireless services.
The plan could require over 40% of U.S. television stations to relocate, disrupting local broadcasting.
Experts say the spectrum has value for broadcasting and wireless use, while critics note costs for smaller stations.
The proposal stirred debate at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention.