FCC Renews Gogo’s Air-to-Ground Spectrum Licenses Through 2036
The renewed licenses support continued terrestrial network investment, including the Gogo 5G rollout and legacy customer migration to AVANCE.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) received FCC license renewals extending its exclusive nationwide air-to-ground spectrum authorization through October 31, 2036.
The 10-year renewal covers the company’s exclusive 800 MHz spectrum across the United States and its 150 towers. Gogo is the sole licensee of this spectrum, which powers its nationwide air-to-ground network and the AVANCE and Gogo 5G connectivity systems. The renewal supports continued investment in the terrestrial network, including the 5G rollout and migration of legacy customers to AVANCE, while complementing its Galileo satellite offering for aircraft flying globally.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point10-year FCC license renewal extends exclusive nationwide 800 MHz spectrum authorization through October 31, 2036.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Continued terrestrial network investment is supported by the renewal, including 5G rollout and legacy customer migration to AVANCE.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- License renewal term
- 10 years
- Additional term for Gogo’s Commercial Aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone licenses
- Authorization through
- October 31, 2036
- Renewed nationwide air-to-ground spectrum authorization
- Spectrum band
- 800 MHz
- Exclusive air-to-ground spectrum across the United States
- Tower coverage
- 150 towers
- Towers covered by the renewed licenses
Key Terms
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10-year renewal secures Gogo’s exclusive nationwide 800 MHz ATG spectrum, the foundation of its North American business aviation network
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) (“Gogo” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of broadband connectivity services for the business and military/government aviation markets, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has renewed the Company’s Commercial Aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone licenses for an additional 10-year term, extending Gogo’s authorization to operate its exclusive nationwide air-to-ground (“ATG”) spectrum through October 31, 2036.
The renewed licenses cover Gogo’s exclusive 800 MHz air-to-ground spectrum across the United States and its 150 towers. The renewed licenses support the transition of legacy ATG customers to the AVANCE platform while complementing the Company’s Gogo Galileo LEO satellite offering for aircraft flying globally. Gogo is the sole licensee of this unencumbered spectrum, which powers its nationwide ATG network and the Gogo AVANCE and Gogo 5G connectivity systems installed on thousands of business aircraft across North America.
“This renewal secures the exclusive spectrum on which our air-to-ground network is built for the next decade,” said Chris Moore, CEO of Gogo. “We’re grateful to the FCC for its thorough review of our application. Our customers rely on dedicated, dependable connectivity over North America, and we shall continue to innovate across our multi-orbit, multi-band services to provide it.”
Gogo has operated its nationwide ATG network since 2008, when it launched the first air-to-ground broadband network built for aviation in the U.S. The renewal supports Gogo’s continued investment in its terrestrial network, including the Gogo 5G rollout and the transition of its legacy ATG customers to the AVANCE platform, while complementing the Company’s Gogo Galileo LEO satellite offering for aircraft flying globally.
About Gogo
Gogo is the only multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider offering connectivity technology purpose-built for business and military/government aviation. Its industry-leading product portfolio offers best-in-class solutions for all aircraft types, from small to large and heavy jets and beyond.
The Gogo offering uniquely incorporates air-to-ground systems with access to high-speed satellite networks, which aims to deliver consistent, global tip-to-tail connectivity through a sophisticated suite of software, hardware, and advanced infrastructure supported by a 24/7/365 in-person customer support team.
Gogo consistently strives to set new standards for reliability, security, and innovation and is shaping the future of inflight aviation to make it easier for every customer to stay connected beyond all expectations.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain disclosures in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding our business outlook, industry, business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning our market position, international expansion, future technologies, future operations, liquidity and capital resources and other financial and operating information. When used in this press release, the words “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes, which may or may not be realized. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the statements are reasonable, we can give you no assurance they will prove to have been correct. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of factors, including, among others, those listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and unless required by law we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
| Media Relations Contact Stacey Giglio sgiglio@gogoair.com +1 321 361 6101 | Investor Relations Contact Amy Greene agreene@gogoair.com +1 303 301 3312 |
FAQ
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How long do Gogo’s renewed FCC air-to-ground spectrum licenses last?
The FCC renewed Gogo’s licenses for an additional 10-year term, extending authorization through October 31, 2036. The licenses cover its exclusive nationwide 800 MHz air-to-ground spectrum across the United States and its 150 towers.