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Eutelsat and SES to Receive $6.1B in US Spectrum Payments

July 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Eutelsat and SES to receive $6.1 billion in US spectrum payments.
SES to receive $5.6 billion, Eutelsat $504 million.
Payments are for clearing C-band spectrum for 5G deployment.
Companies must meet relocation deadlines by 2030 and 2031.

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Strategic Implications

This payment may indicate a significant shift in the satellite industry's role in supporting next-generation mobile networks. The investment could suggest a growing demand for mid-band 5G services, which may benefit satellite operators with existing infrastructure. The payments may also indicate a trend towards greater collaboration between satellite and mobile operators.

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What Happened

Satellite Operators Clear C-Band Spectrum for Next-Gen Mobile Networks

Eutelsat and SES are set to receive a combined $6.1 billion in incentive payments from the US Federal Communications Commission for clearing portions of the C-band satellite spectrum. The payments will enable the deployment of next-generation mobile networks in the US, with SES receiving $5.6 billion and Eutelsat receiving $504 million. The companies must meet specific relocation deadlines and maintain service continuity throughout the transition. This development was first reported by spacenews.com.

Source | Originally Published: July 27, 2024

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