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Unauthorized Satellite Launch Before Enforcement Bureau

An FCC International Bureau inquiry into an unauthorized satellite launch (see 1803200003) is done, with the results referred to the Enforcement Bureau, an FCC spokesman said. He didn't comment on the timing of when or if the bureau might act,…

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but said bureau options could include bringing fines or soliciting issuance of a notice of apparent liability. The unauthorized launch by IoT connectivity startup Swarm was one motivator when the FCC issued an enforcement advisory on satellite licensing requirements last month (see 1804130010). Swarm didn't comment.