NPR, SES Talk C-Band Relocation Financials With FCC
In C-band clearing, the FCC should clarify broadcast network operators can seek relocation cost reimbursement directly from the Relocation Payment Clearinghouse, NPR representatives told Wireless and International Bureau and Office of Economics and Analysis staffers, per a docket 18-122 filing…
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posted Wednesday. It urged a public notice seeking comment on a cost catalog, with reimbursable equipment and services and range of costs, before such a catalog is issued. The public radio programmer said the accelerated relocation form should ensure affected earth stations have repacked without interruption of service and will still get substantially the same or better satellite service in the reduced C-band spectrum allocation. SES said the accelerated relocation election adequately spells out satellite operators' responsibilities and thus frees the FCC from having to address future disputes by making clear satellite operators cover pro rata shares of clearinghouse costs.