SES OK'd for Phase I C-Band Payment

SES' Phase I certification of accelerated C-band relocation was validated, said an FCC Wireless Bureau order Wednesday. The bureau said the new C-band licensees will now pay their portion of the Phase I accelerated relocation payment to the relocation payment clearinghouse, with funds to be dispersed to the satellite operator. Intelsat and Eutelsat also have received Phase I certification and validation (see 2111120060 and 2110270041).