FCC Approvs Longer License Term for EchoStar 6 Satellite

The FCC International Bureau granted EchoStar’s request to extend the term of its license for the EchoStar 6 satellite until Jan. 31, 2019. The satellite operates at 96.2 degrees west. “We conclude that grant of the requested license modification is consistent with our practices concerning granting extensions of license terms and will serve the public interest by continuing to facilitate possible development of new services to the Atlantic Ocean region,” the bureau said Tuesday. The license term expired Aug. 11, 2014, the bureau said. EchoStar sought an extension June 19, 2014.