# Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-06-05 · Effective 2003-07-07 · 68 FR 33640
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-14081
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 33640
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2003-06-05
- **Effective date:** 2003-07-07
- **FCC docket:** IB Docket No. 01-185
## Abstract

This document is a summary of the Report and Order adopted by the Commission in this proceeding. The Commission permitted certain mobile-satellite service (MSS) providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands to integrate ancillary terrestrial components (ATCs) into their MSS networks. Specifically, MSS operators are allowed to seek authority to integrate ATCs into their networks for the purpose of enhancing their ability to offer high-quality, affordable mobile services on land, in the air and over oceans without using any additional spectrum resources beyond spectrum already allocated and authorized by the Commission for MSS in these bands. The Commission found that permitting MSS ATC in the manner prescribed in the Report and Order should increase the efficiency of spectrum use through MSS network integration and terrestrial reuse and permit better coverage in areas that MSS providers could not otherwise serve; provide additional communications that may enhance public protection; and provide new services in the markets served by MSS. Thus, it concluded that making ATC available to licensed MSS operators serves the public interest.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/05/03-14081/flexibility-for-delivery-of-communications-by-mobile-satellite-service-providers-in-the-2-ghz-band)
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