FCCFinal Rule
Assessment and Collection of Space and Earth Station Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2024
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Summary
The FCC is setting the fees that satellite and space communication companies must pay to the federal government for 2024. These fees help cover the cost of the government's work in managing and regulating space-based communications that Americans rely on for services like satellite TV, GPS, and emergency communications.
Key Points
- 1Companies that operate satellites and Earth stations (ground facilities that communicate with satellites) must pay annual regulatory fees to the FCC
- 2These fees are recalculated each year based on the FCC's budget needs and the number of regulated companies
- 3The money collected goes toward paying FCC employees and resources needed to oversee satellite communications, protect against interference, and manage orbital space
- 4Fees vary depending on the type of satellite operation (like geostationary satellites versus low-orbit satellites) and the size of the Earth station
- 5Companies must pay these fees by a deadline set by the FCC, or they may face penalties
Key Dates
Published
July 7, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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