ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 8, 2020
/PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS)
and its Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) business segment
join with Intelsat (NYSE: I) today in support of the draft
Regulatory Fee Order under consideration by the Federal
Communications Commission for its May 13,
2020, Open Meeting.
Jennifer A. Manner, Senior Vice
President, Regulatory Affairs, EchoStar/Hughes stated: "The draft
Order is extremely important to U.S. satellite operators, including
EchoStar/Hughes as well Intelsat, as it rebalances the regulatory
fee structure to ensure that foreign satellite operators providing
U.S. service, like domestic operators, pay regulatory fees for the
work from which they benefit. This cost allocation will have
several benefits, including removing an incentive for U.S.
operators to move off-shore."
Susan Crandall, Associate General
Counsel, Intelsat US LLC, stated: "The draft Order's conclusion to
require foreign-licensed satellite operators to pay regulatory fees
is a fair result that treats all satellite operators providing
service to the U.S. equally."
Together, EchoStar/Hughes and Intelsat support the draft Order
and, upon adoption at the upcoming Open Meeting, anticipate a fair
outcome that will advance U.S. leadership in space innovation.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments.
For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on
Twitter.
About Intelsat
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat
operates the world's largest and most advanced satellite fleet and
connectivity infrastructure. We apply our unparalleled expertise
and global scale to connect people, businesses and communities, no
matter how difficult the challenge. Intelsat is uniquely positioned
to help our customers turn possibilities into reality –
transformation happens when businesses, governments and communities
use Intelsat's next-generation global network and managed services
to build their connected future.
Learn more at Intelsat.com.
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