With nearly 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Mr. Magallanes has a vast understanding of the technical, commercial, and legal aspects of the field.

His experience includes working for telecommunications labs, local exchange carriers, and satellite service providers in the capacities of engineer, marketing manager, and corporate counsel.

As an “engineer-lawyer,” Mr. Magallanes counsels corporate clients that prefer to communicate on a technical level regarding their telecommunications licenses and other regulatory issues.

Since Mr. Magallanes can comfortably review the technicalities of the engineering design, he can recommend the best licensing alternative that will offer the most adequate and long-term regulatory protection.

Mr. Magallanes has also been an innovator in drafting applications for new licensing vehicles. For example, he drafted the application that led to one of the first ESV (Earth Stations on Vessels) licenses granted by the FCC.

In addition, Mr. Magallanes is knowledgeable in the process and substance of international VSAT licensing. He can find regulatory solutions in select jurisdictions and interface with foreign service providers, PTTs and the ITU. .