According to the FCC order, OneWeb must launch and operate 50% of the maximum number of proposed space stations, or 1,000 satellites, by August 26, 2026.
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The operator said that it can make do with less spectrum by rationalising capacity on its current geostationary fleet.
Filing encapsulates two years of detailed and proactive planning to expedite America’s C-band transition – while preserving quality service to Intelsat’s...
Contracts are in place with US manufacturers Maxar Technologies and Northrop Grumman.
SES will make substantial investments with US companies to meet accelerated clearing goal and support America’s global leadership in 5G.
The company listed assets and liabilities in the range of $10 bn to $50bn, according to filings.
Upon adoption at the upcoming FCC open meeting, the order will ensure foreign operators pay for the work from which they benefit.
The company argued the FCC order will “destroy” its special event satellite broadcast transmission services.
These terminals would work on the ground with the company’s Starlink satellite constellation to deliver global broadband internet service.
While SES and Telesat welcomed the FCC’s decision, ABS claimed it was fatally flawed, adding that it would challenge the order in court.
