TerreStar appeals CRTC decision not allowing spectrum revenue deductions

OTTAWA – TerreStar this week filed a review and vary application challenging the CRTC’s decision in June to deny its application to reduce its regulatory fee obligations by deducting its spectrum leasing revenues. The regulator had rejected the Montreal-based mobile satellite and cell services provider’s argument that the revenues generated from the sale or leasing of spectrum did not qualify as a telecommunications-related expense, which would have reduced its obligation to the National Contribution Fund. The NCF goes to fund broadband infrastructure in the country. TerreStar argues that the CRTC made a decision that is inconsistent with previous determinations in...