The FCC’s International Bureau has released an updated list (the “List”) of C-band earth station antennas (e.g., qualifying broadcaster downlink dishes in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band) that qualify as “incumbent”...
Read moreAs reimbursement funds continue to flow to broadcasters with qualifying, incumbent C‑band earth stations (e.g., C-band downlink dishes) affected by the ongoing C-band transition, the FCC’s International Bureau recently released...
Read moreBy Public Notice (the “Notice”) the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (the “Bureau”) has announced procedures applicable to those who wish to appeal a reimbursement decision made by the Relocation Payment Clearinghouse (the...
Read moreIn welcome news for broadcasters, the C-band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse (the “RPC”) recently announced (the “Announcement”) that “it has begun to pay claims filed by incumbent earth station operators related to the...
Read moreAs the C-band transition continues to move forward, the FCC’s International Bureau has released another, new list of incumbent C-band earth stations that “may be inactive or otherwise not operational.” ...
Read moreWith the C-band transition process now well underway, we write with a status update regarding reimbursement opportunities for broadcasters with qualifying, incumbent earth stations (i.e., C-band downlink and/or uplink dishes)...
Read moreAccording to a recent Public Notice (the “Notice”) by the FCC’s International Bureau, additional incumbent earth station antennas (e.g., qualifying broadcaster C-band downlink dishes) have recently been identified by the...
Read moreApril 19, 2021, marks the deadline by which “inactive” and “unresponsive” incumbent earth station operators must file notices in the C-band incumbency docket or risk losing their authorization and incumbent...
Read moreThe FCC’s International Bureau issued a Public Notice (the “Notice”) in which it announced that it received from the “C-band Relocation Coordinator,” RSM US LLP (“RSM”), two important lists: (1) one...
Read moreThe FCC has set a deadline of Friday, September 25, for earth station operators (including broadcasters) who have already qualified for “incumbent” status to request a unique waiver to permit...
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