Deny Intelsat C-Band Order Change Request, Verizon Asks FCC
Deny Intelsat's request to change C-band rules, Verizon asked the FCC: "Instead of focusing on the complex and crucial task at hand, Intelsat and others are re-litigating issues already thoroughly considered and decided." The telco said Intelsat, "despite being in…
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line to collect relocation payments for agreeing to move operations on an accelerated timeline," now "requests changes that would slow the transition process and could ultimately affect 5G deployment." The wireless carrier wants telemetry, tracking and command/gateway sites consolidated to the four locations selected by satellite operators "in the manner and timeframe set out by" the regulator. "Intelsat’s requests regarding TT&C/Gateway operations are unnecessary," Verizon said in a filing posted Friday to docket 18-122. Also that day, ACA Connects' request was posted seeking separate C-band changes (see 2008140033). And Intelsat filed its final transition plan. The company didn't comment further.