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  "description": "The National Association of Broadcasters says proposed earth station fees would burden fixed satellite facilities\n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-17T17:28:58.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, June 17, 2026 – Broadcasters are pushing back against the Federal Communications Commission's proposed fee hike for earth stations, arguing that low-Earth-orbit broadband operators like **Elon Musk’s** Starlink should shoulder more of the agency’s regulatory costs.\n\nThe National Association of Broadcasters told FCC staff last week that the agency’s proposed 46% increase in regulatory fees for earth station licenses would unfairly burden broadcasters that use fixed satellite facilities to distribute programming.\n\nLearn about America250 / Telecom150\n\n\n                            Learn about America250 / Telecom150\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Broadcasters Want Non-GSO Satellite Operators (Meaning SpaceX) to Shoulder More FCC Fees",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-26T09:47:38.881Z"
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