Lead item · 28 July 2026

POSITIONINGUS C-band spectrum reallocation 2 GHz MSS spectrum allocation

FCC hires its own contractor to set C-band reimbursement costs

The decision on SES's ~$3.75bn clearing costs moves off the public record for six months.

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 28 July 2026, 03:40 UTC

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29 July 2026EchoStar closes its $23bn AT&T spectrum sale
30 July 2026EchoStar prepares to let Hughes default on $1.5bn
31 July 2026SES reports IRIS² talks in final stages, revenue down 5%
1 August 2026C-band order published, opening the window to challenge SES's $5.6bn

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