Subject: [NEXTEL-1] CTIA Opposes Terrestrial Rights For Mobile Satellite Operators

From: Marcel <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:47:40 -0500

CTIA Opposes Terrestrial Rights For Mobile Satellite Operators
Summary:

Mobile satellite services operators in the 2 GHz band are waiting whether FCC will allow
then to offer terrestrial service in conjunction with their satellite offerings. Motient
and New ICO had asked the FCC to allow them to incorporate an ancillary terrestrial
component (ATC) more than a year ago. The ATC allows providers to reuse their frequencies
and offer cellular-like terrestrial service along with mobile satellite service to
underserved rural areas. Expecting FCC’s ruling on the matter, the CTIA has warned the
commission that granting terrestrial rights to MSS players could result in “endless legal
proceedings.”