Kuiper License Term Starts When First Satellite Begins Operating: FCC
The license term for Amazon's Kuiper Ka-band non-geostationary orbit satellite system authorized by the FCC in 2020 (see 2007310057) is 15 years, starting on the date Kuiper notifies the commission that it has commenced operation of the first satellite in its authorized orbit and is in compliance with license terms and conditions, the FCC International Bureau notified Kuiper last week.