DBS industry and terrestrial start-up Northpoint-Broadwave contin...
DBS industry and terrestrial start-up Northpoint-Broadwave continued dispute over impact of Mitre report in comments filed with FCC and in sessions with trade media. DirecTV Vp-Govt. Affairs Merrill Spiegel told us FCC “should proceed to overthrow the finding” that…
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spectrum sharing between DBS and terrestrial systems was “theoretically possible.” Northpoint renewed call for license so it could begin offering service as soon as possible. “We don’t believe there is anything new” from DBS industry, Northpoint CEO Sophia Collier said. Company also received backing of Congressional Black Caucus in letter to FCC Chmn. Powell. Three new Commissioners, who are expected to be confirmed at Senate hearing today (Thurs.), could hold key to outcome, industry lawyer said: “That’s the wild card none of us know about.” Final comments in FCC proceeding are due May 23. New Commissioners will have to be briefed on issue before vote can be taken, industry lawyer said, and “the spin cycle will begin all over again.”