Reply To Comments by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association in 25-59
NCTA submits reply comments urging the Federal Communications Commission to finalize a comprehensive Cost Catalog for the Upper C-band transition that accurately reflects satellite operators' transition plans and stakeholder feedback. The submission highlights that current cost estimates are insufficient and fail to account for unique activities such as decommissioning C-band facilities, retrofitting antennas for dual-band use, and implementing novel packet recovery networks. NCTA further recommends streamlining the lump-sum reimbursement process by accepting prior Lower C-band certifications and explicitly clarifying that various stakeholders, including MVPDs and programmers, remain eligible for reimbursement regardless of earth station ownership.
- Submission type
- REPLY TO COMMENTS
- Filers
- NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
- Law firms
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Proceedings
- 25-59 Upper C-band (3.98 GHz to 4.2 GHz)
- Submitted
- Nov 9, 2026, 11:50 PM ET
- Disseminated
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ET