# 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 2003-08-12 · Effective 2003-09-11 · 68 FR 47856
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-20325
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 47856
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 25
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-12
- **Effective date:** 2003-09-11
- **FCC docket:** IB Docket No. 01-185, FCC No. 03-162
## Abstract

This document is a summary of the Order on Reconsideration adopted by the Commission in this proceeding. The Commission reconsidered in part, its decision in this proceeding in which it allowed flexibility in the delivery of communications by Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) providers. On reconsideration, the Commission permitted authorized MSS systems to integrate ancillary terrestrial components (ATCs) into their MSS networks in three sets of ratio frequency bands. The Commission also clarified certain issues. The Commission took this action to address concerns raised by the wireless carriers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/12/03-20325/flexibility-for-delivery-of-communications-by-mobile-satellite-service-providers-in-the-2-ghz-band)
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