Mobile Satellite Service in the 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz Frequency Band
spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1996-03-12 · Effective 1996-04-11 · 61 FR 9944
Document
Document number
96-5765
Federal Register citation
61 FR 9944
CFR reference
47 CFR 25
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule: petition for reconsideration.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
1996-03-12
Effective date
1996-04-11
FCC docket
CC Docket No. 92-166
Abstract
The Commission has adopted, upon reconsideration, changes to the rules and policies establishing service and licensing rules for the Mobile Satellite Service in the 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz Frequency Band. Specifically, we conclude that the ``interim plan,'' designed to avoid interference between the Big LEO systems and the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (``GLONASS''), is unnecessary at this time. We also clarify our views concerning position determination capabilities in Big LEO earth terminals, and modifications to feeder link proposals. In order to ensure that United States licensees do not engage in practices that are contrary to the goal of competitive markets world-wide, we also adopt a rule concerning exclusive arrangements for provision of Big LEO service. We also clarify our ``two-tiered'' processing scheme for financial qualifications. In addition, we make a number of minor editorial and clarifying changes to our technical rules.