Telesat, Eutelsat, Embratel Phase II C-Band Clearing Validated

The FCC Wireless Bureau validated accelerated clearing of the lower C band by Telesat, Eutelsat and Embratel, per three bureau orders Friday. The validation triggers the relocation payment clearinghouse notifying the licensees of the 3.7-4 GHz band about the validation, with the licensees then having 60 days to pay their portion of the Phase II accelerated relocation payments to the clearinghouse, which will then divide the money among the satellite operators.