Intelsat, Intel Propose C-Band 5G Solution

Would depend on wireless companies paying for freed-up spectrum in bands used for program disruption

Author:: Broadcasting & Cable
Updated:: Feb 23, 2018
Original:: Oct 3, 2017

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—A new proposal from Intelsat and Intel that would allow for joint use of parts of the C-band spectrum (3700-4200) for 5G wireless, which would call for satellite operators to give up spectrum in metro markets for a price set by the marketplace. Intelsat and Intel believe that the proposal will be a voluntary, efficient and expeditious route to more spectrum for mobile broadband, while protecting their broadcast/cable clients from interference.

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Regulatory and Standards

Satellite companies Intelsat and SES said they have agreed to back a proposal submitted to the FCC for approval that aims to protect satellite service in the 3700-4200 MHz C-band downlink spectrum while opening up about 100 MHZ of the band for mobile operators rolling out 5G service.

News

Proposal calls for a market-based solution establishing a C-band consortium

Opinions

5G’s steady worldwide march is increasingly putting more pressure on C-band satellite usage

News

NSR analysis says the companies stand to benefit greatly from the sale of 500MHz of C-band spectrum.

Regulatory and Standards

Proposal would move certain 5G networks into C-band 'overlap.'

Regulatory and Standards

Bill expected to be part of discussion during C-band hearing on Oct. 29.

News

Four major satellite operators have formed the C-Band Alliance (CBA), a consortium established to facilitate clearing part of the C-band in the United States for 5G wireless service use.