UPDATE Intelsat and SES say they’ve cleared a 120 MHz swath of C-band ahead of the FCC’s deadline, paving the way to obtain more than $2 billion in combined proceeds. The satellite operators hold the largest share of the 500 MHz C-band in the U.S., according to SpaceNews. The satellite companies say the agency validated their activities needed to clear their spectrum by December 5, under Phase I of the regulator’s accelerated schedule.
“Over the past two years we have worked tirelessly to quickly clear spectrum while also carefully transitioning our customers’ services, and we are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished,” SES CEO Steve Collar said in a statement. “This was a tremendous undertaking, and our success reinforces our confidence in our ability to meet the FCC’s Phase II deadline in 2023.” Continue Reading
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