FCC established licensing policies to govern mobile satellite ser...
FCC established licensing policies to govern mobile satellite services in L-band 1545-1559 MHz and 1646.5 MHz frequency bands (upper L-band) and 1525-1530 MHz and 1626.5- 1645.5 MHz bands (lower L-band) Thurs. Motient received 20 MHz of spectrum across entire…
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L-band. Commission also will assign lower L-band frequencies in lieu of upper L-band frequencies that had been assigned to Motient. Any coordinated lower L-band spectrum not required to secure Motient aggregate of 20 MHz of L-band spectrum will be available for other MSS applicants, FCC said. Decision requires modification only of half-duplex terminal authorizations granted to Comsat and Marinesat Communications Network for use of Inmarsat system, FCC said. Standards implemented will safeguard integrity of maritime distress and safety services in lower L-band, Commission said.