Mobile Satellite Group Swaps Members Under Antitrust Umbrella
Published Date: 7/22/2026
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Summary
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) just updated its team by adding Creative5 Inc. from Taiwan and saying goodbye to Simnovus Corporation from North Carolina. These changes keep the group’s special legal protections in place, helping members avoid big antitrust lawsuits except for actual damages. If you’re part of MSSA or thinking about joining, keep an eye out—membership is open and updates will keep coming!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Antitrust Damage Limit Continues
If you are a member of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) or thinking about joining, the MSSA filed a notification on April 27, 2026 that extends the Act's protection which limits antitrust plaintiffs to recovering only actual damages under specified circumstances. That filing is meant to keep the legal limitation available to members.
Creative5 Inc. Added to MSSA
On April 27, 2026, Creative5 Inc., Taipei City, Republic of China (Taiwan), was added as a party to the MSSA venture. This is an official membership change recorded in the MSSA notification to the Department of Justice.
Simnovus Corporation Withdrew
The MSSA notification filed April 27, 2026 states that Simnovus Corporation, Cary, NC, has withdrawn as a party to the MSSA venture. The withdrawal is recorded in the group's membership updates.
MSSA Membership Remains Open
The notice says membership in MSSA remains open and that MSSA intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. If you are considering joining, MSSA is accepting new members and will publish future membership updates.
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