SES, Eutelsat to receive over USD 6 bln for clearing upper C-band spectrum

SES and Eutelsat will receive USD 6.1 billion combined in incentive payments to clear upper C-band spectrum (3.98-4.14 GHz) in the US, with SES receiving USD 5.6 billion and Eutelsat USD 504 million, plus reimbursements for clearing expenses. The FCC is simultaneously planning to auction 160 MHz of the freed spectrum.

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