Briefs
American Partnering with Viasat and Intelsat on In-flight Wi-Fi
United has a deal with Starlink, and Delta is partnered with Viasat and Hughes
satellite
FCC Space Bureau Chief Highlights Role of LEO Satellites in Broadband Expansion
Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz outlined two key priorities: Modernizing licensing systems and ensuring adequate spectrum.
C-Band
NAB Concerned About SES-Intelsat Spectrum Stranglehold
SES and Intelsat said the merger will allow them to compete more effectively with other methods of content distribution
rural broadband
NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction
The sale could impact internet access in remote areas like Alaska.
FCC
As Debate Over 12 GigaHertz Persist, Satellite Companies Jockey for Nearby Spectrum
The inquiry considers how the spectrum band could be expanded to include mobile broadband services to decrease interference.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Accelerated C-Band Transition
June 1, 2020 — Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Monday that he instructed satellite operators to expedite the transition of C-band spectrum for 5G technologies. The agency’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, which executes policy changes, received confirmations from ea
