Satellite Industry Association Statement Commending FCC Satellite Spectrum Abundance Decision

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) releases the following statement after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the Commission will vote later this month on unlocking more than 1,000 MHz of spectrum in the 12 GHz and 42 GHz bands for a range of connectivity services, including even faster satellite broadband.

“SIA applauds FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and the Commission for continuing to recognize the strategic importance of the commercial satellite industry and the essential services it provides,” said Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association. “Expanding access to spectrum for satellite services is critical to strengthening U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and leadership in the growing global space economy.”

Mr. Stroup added, “SIA commends the FCC for moving quickly from the release of its NPRM last year to voting to make more than 1,000 MHz of spectrum available for satellite broadband, mobility connectivity, and satellite network operations. In addition, SIA looks forward to supporting the FCC’s efforts in its Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to make additional spectrum available for innovative satellite and space services.”

To view a copy of the FCC announcement titled, “FCC Unlocking More Spectrum”, please click HERE.

About The Satellite Industry Association
SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. For more than two decades, SIA has advocated on behalf of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. For more information, visit www.sia.org.

Media and PR Contact: Dean Hirasawa
Satellite Industry Association
Email: dhirasawa@sia.org
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