![]() ![]() The 4 – 8 Ghz C-band satellite spectrum plays a vital role for television broadcasters. As broadcasters look to compete with OTT services, the shrinking of C-band is bumping up against increased demand for more live content including in 4K and HDR. ![]() With the prohibitive investments required for dedicated fiber and higher capacity costs associated with Ku-band satellite links, many broadcasters, especially smaller local stations, are faced with the threat of no longer being able to rely on C-band. Regulatory bodies in other countries including China, South Korea, and the United Kingdom have also been mulling similar plans for bandwidth reallocation. Not without controversy, the plan includes $9.7 billion in incentives to encourage satellite operators to fully vacate the spectrum two years faster (in 2023 instead of 2025) to make way for high-speed 5G networks. The move to free up spectrum is a key component of the FCC’s 5G FAST plan (a strategy to Facilitate America’s Superiority in 5G Technology). ![]() On February 28, the agency’s five commissioners voted three to two in favor of auctioning 280 MHz within the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz band. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to transition a large portion of C-band for flexible use by December 2025. With the imminent rollout of 5G, satellite services for broadcasters are under threat. ![]()
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