Telesat eligible for US$ 189 million FCC incentive payments under Upper C-band spectrum transition order

• FCC adopted an Upper C-band order to repurpose 160 MHz of spectrum in the contiguous U.S. for terrestrial wireless services.
• Telesat is eligible for USD 189 million in incentive payments, contingent on meeting FCC transition deadlines.
• The framework also provides reimbursement of reasonable and necessary transition costs, subject to clearinghouse approval.
• Satellite operators must file transition plans by Nov. 5, 2026, detailing steps to clear the designated spectrum.

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