On February 7th, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “C-Band Private Sale? Not So Fast…” expressing doubt over the widely held view that the CBA would hold a private spectrum auction within a short period of time.

On April 26th, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “Opposition Remains Unified in Face of CBA Push with FCC,” indicating that in order to move forward, the CBA would have to address 3 opposition parties’ concerns…

On May 17th, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “Senators Urge Fast C-Band Action,” noting increased Congressional focus on the topic and indicating that the fastest path forward was a negotiated solution …

On September 3rd, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “C-Band Alliance No Longer Represents United Front” after Eutelsat left the CBA, indicating the lack of consensus within the group and likely within the FCC

On October 22nd, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “Eutelsat Open to 50/50 Auction Split,” expressing the view that Eutelsat’s acceptance of a low revenue split with the Treasury represented a new baseline for negotiations …

On November 15th, ACG Analytics published a research note entitled “CBA Files Voluntary Contribution Proposal” stating that the CBA’s concession to send more of the auction revenue to the Treasury would not influence the FCC’s…

On November 18th, FCC Chairman Pai announced that the FCC would hold a public auction of the C-Band spectrum.

On February 6th, 2020, the FCC reached a deal with satellite operators that would provide $9.7 billion in acceleration payments to the operators for clearing the spectrum and an additional $3-5 billion for relocation costs.

Join ACGA’s Director of International Policy Chris Czerwinski and telecommunications expert John Kneuer as they discuss the FCC’s upcoming public spectrum auction, events leading up to the decision for a public auction, possible congressional action, and impact on Intelsat.