Lead item · 23 July 2026

POSITIONINGUS C-band spectrum reallocation

FCC adopts the Upper C-band order, auction set for 2027

SES's multi-billion incentive is near-final, pending only the released final text.

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 23 July 2026, 04:32 UTC

Filed after this on the same threads

27 July 2026FCC awards SES $5.607bn, 89% of the C-band pool
28 July 2026FCC hires its own contractor to set C-band reimbursement costs
31 July 2026SES reports IRIS² talks in final stages, revenue down 5%
1 August 2026C-band order published, opening the window to challenge SES's $5.6bn

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