The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) is seeking comment on the C-band Relocation Payment Clearinghouse’s (RPC) request to wind down and cease operations on or about June 30, 2025. In the 3.7 GHz Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to make 280 megahertz of mid-band spectrum available for flexible use throughout the contiguous U.S. by transitioning existing services out of the lower portion of the band and into the upper 200 megahertz of the C-band. The Commission required new 3.7 GHz Service licensees to reimburse the reasonable relocation costs of eligible Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) space station operators, incumbent FSS earth station operators, and incumbent Fixed Service licensees to transition out of the band.
On May 12, the RPC submitted a request to wind down and cease its operations. The RPC stated that all reimbursement claims have been reviewed, every claim approved in whole or in part has been invoiced, and only a single claim, which was made by Anuvu Licensing Holdings, LLC (Anuvu), remains pending appeal. To address the claim pending appeal, the RPC has requested that the Bureau authorize any related payment to be administered directly by the 3.7 GHz Service overlay licensees in the event of a favorable Commission or court ruling. The RPC has also requested a waiver of any provision in the 3.7 GHz Report and Order and all applicable Commission rules to allow the overlay licensees to assume responsibility for any contingent payment to Anuvu. Comments on the RPC’s wind down request are due May 29, 2025.
