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U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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SES completed in-orbit deployment of five of six new satellites as part of the FCC program to clear a portion of C-band spectrum across the contiguous U.S.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipJun 27, 2023SES-18 C-Band Satellite Goes Operational

The Federal Communications Commission tasked satellite operators, including SES, to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout the contiguous United States by December 2023.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductJun 27, 2023SES-18 is now operational

The Federal Communications Commission tasked satellite operators, including SES, to clear the lower 300 MHz of C-band spectrum throughout CONUS by December 2023.

Mentioned as: Federal Communications CommissionTechnical ProductJun 27, 2023SES-18 C-Band Satellite Goes Operational

The FCC is committed to paying $4,865,000,000 to Intelsat and $3,968,000,000 to SES by the end of 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2023Forrester’s Digest: SES set to win Intelsat C-band claim

Eutelsat and Telesat shared an additional $866,000,000 related to the FCC’s C-band compensation.

Mentioned as: FCCTechnical ProductJun 26, 2023Forrester’s Digest: SES set to win Intelsat C-band claim

Intelsat and SES were to receive a combined total of $9,700,000,000 from the FCC for C-band clearing.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2023Forrester’s Digest: SES set to win Intelsat C-band claim

The FCC raised more than $80,000,000,000 from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and other telcos from auctioning C-band frequencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2023SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play

SES and Intelsat are set to receive $3,970,000,000 and $4.9 billion, respectively, in total incentive payments from the FCC if they vacate the lower 300 MHz slice of C-band by 2023-12-05.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 26, 2023SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play

Audi has received a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission to deploy advanced C-V2X technology.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 16, 2023Audi collaborates with US Smart City to Advance C-V2X Deployment Pathways

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule in September that reduces the post-mission disposal timeline to five years for satellites that are licensed or obtain market access from the agency.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 14, 2023World Economic Forum offers new debris mitigation guidelines

The Green Spacecraft Standard 1.0 is compliant with the FCC rule requiring disposal of used satellites within five years after their operation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 13, 2023Axelspace Establishes Green Spacecraft Standard to Achieve Sustainable Space Business

The FCC approved Ligado in 2020 to deploy a 0.005 kg network using satellite L-band spectrum with restrictions designed to guard against interference.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipJun 9, 2023Iridium calls on US to follow Canada’s Ligado rejection

The U.S. Department of Defense objected to Ligado’s 2020 FCC approval over warnings that the network would disrupt services supporting national security, civil aviation, and other sectors.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2023Iridium calls on US to follow Canada’s Ligado rejection

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission requires all wireless providers to provide z-axis location for 911 calls.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 5, 2023NextNav’s Pinnacle to Provide Precision Z-Axis Capabilities for 911 Calls

Networks that integrate NextNav Pinnacle can meet or exceed FCC z-axis requirements and operate vertical location capabilities ahead of required deadlines.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipJun 5, 2023NextNav’s Pinnacle to Provide Precision Z-Axis Capabilities for 911 Calls

Networks integrating NextNav Pinnacle are able to meet or exceed FCC z-axis requirements and operate vertical location capabilities well ahead of required deadlines.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipJun 2, 2023Nationwide US Carrier Selects NextNav to Provide Precision Location

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission requires all wireless providers to provide a z-axis location for 911 calls.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralJun 2, 2023Nationwide US Carrier Selects NextNav to Provide Precision Location

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat on 2023-05-19, and the deal still needs to pass customary closing conditions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Narrative GeneralMay 25, 2023Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition clears all regulatory hurdles

Under FCC buildout rules, Dish Network’s 0.005 kg network must be capable of serving 70% of the U.S. population by June.

Mentioned as: FCCOrg RelationshipMay 19, 2023FCC denies Dish Network 5G plan over Starlink interference concerns

The Viasat–Inmarsat transaction received unconditional approval from the U.K. competition watchdog on 2023-05-09 and approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on 2023-05-19, and it still requires approval from European authorities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Org RelationshipMay 19, 2023Inmarsat orders 3 smallsats to bolster L-band safety services
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