# Mobile Satellite Service in the 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz Frequency Band
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule: petition for reconsideration. · Published 1996-03-12 · Effective 1996-04-11 · 61 FR 9944
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-5765
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 9944
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 25
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/03/12/96-5765/mobile-satellite-service-in-the-1610-1626524835-2500-mhz-frequency-band)
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