Hector Lopez

The Space Modernization NPRM streamlines licensing—and pushes us into a more congested orbital environment. Market-based spectrum management rules are the next logical step.

The FCC’s Upper C-Band NPRM appears straightforward—unlocking 100 to 180 MHz. Yet the consequences of that range diverge sharply: incremental for terrestrial networks, but structural for satellite incumbents. That gap is what drives pricing, incentives, and strategic choices going forward.