Eutelsat Asks for C-Band Clearing Certification Framework

Eutelsat continues to press the FCC for the Wireless Bureau to release a framework for certifying completion of the C-band accelerated relocation process' second phase by satellite operators (see 2301030061). "Such guidance is long overdue" since Eutelsat finished its work more than a year ago, a Eutelsat representative told an aide to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, per a docket 18-122 filing Friday. Lack of such certification "raises a profound risk of harmful interference" when Verizon begins operating in second-phase markets in Q1, it said. Eutelsat also urged allowing a C-band transition plan update, saying the last one was in September 2021 and an update could help streamline review of future second-phase certifications. SES has also urged the agency to issue a certification framework (see 2211220072).