Science · Open for opinions
Will the FCC approve spectrum auction proposals that experts warn could cause interference to astronomical observations and weather satellites by April 2027?
In October 2026, AIP reported that scientific groups alerted the FCC about spectrum auction and direct-to-consumer device proposals… 87 opinions, 70% No
- Yes — 30%
- No — 70%
Deadline: April 27, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 87 opinions
Resolution rules
In October 2026, AIP reported that scientific groups alerted the FCC about spectrum auction and direct-to-consumer device proposals that could cause radio interference with astronomical observations and weather satellite data.
Source: www.aip.org
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em votação ou decisão formal publicada pela Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov) aprovando leilão ou proposta de uso de espectro identificada por grupos científicos como causadora de interferência em astronomia ou monitoramento meteorológico por satélite.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 70% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 30 points, a wrong one costs about 70.