Telesat prepared to execute FCC Upper C-band transition plan
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat GEO Inc, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) (“Telesat”), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, is preparing to execute its Upper C-band transition plan following the U.
This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentOTTAWA, Ontario, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telesat GEO Inc, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) (“Telesat”), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, is preparing to execute its Upper C-band transition plan following the U.
S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) adoption of its Upper C-band Report and Order (“Order”). The Order establishes the framework for repurposing 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum in the contiguous United States for next-generation terrestrial wireless services.
Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentAs set forth in the FCC’s Order, Telesat GEO Inc. is eligible to receive US$189 million in incentive payments, contingent upon meeting the specified transition deadlines. The order also confirms reimbursement of reasonable and necessary transition costs as approved by the clearinghouse.
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Article content“The FCC’s Order establishes a clear path forward for the Upper C-band transition and will help accelerate the availability of spectrum needed to expand next-generation wireless services,” stated Dan Goldberg, Telesat’s President and CEO. “Building on our successful execution of the previous C-band transition, we look forward to working closely with customers, earth station operators, and regulators to efficiently clear this spectrum while ensuring continuity of services.”Article contentThe FCC’s Order requires satellite operators to submit transition plans by November 5, 2026, outlining the steps necessary to clear the designated spectrum.
Telesat GEO Inc. will continue to engage with affected stakeholders to support a smooth transition and maintain reliable satellite services throughout the process.Article contentArticle contentAbout TelesatArticle contentBacked by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is one of the largest and most innovative global satellite operators.
Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.Article contentContinuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, has been optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity, secure and resilient links with fibre-like speeds.
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