Eutelsat welcomes FCC upper C-band transition framework, expects USD 504 million incentive payment in 2031

• Eutelsat welcomed an FCC order setting the framework to transition the Upper C-band in the U.S., aiming to protect continuity of satellite services.
• The order reallocates 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum for advanced wireless services, setting a process to move incumbent satellite operators over coming years.
• Eutelsat expects $504 million of pre-tax incentive payments, conditional on meeting two transition deadlines, with payments expected in 2031.
• The company also expects full reimbursement of transition-related costs under the FCC framework.

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