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Definition: V-band


The frequency band from 40 to 75 GHz that is dedicated to satellite transmission. In late 2021, requests for approximately 38,000 satellites in the V-band were filed with the FCC as follows. See satellite frequency bands.

   Company  # Satellites

   Astra    13,620
   Amazon    7,774
   OneWeb    6,372
   Boeing    5,789
   Hughes    1,440
   Telesat   1,373
   Others    1,500 approx.