AT&T Wireless asked FCC for more time to file comments on proposa...
AT&T Wireless asked FCC for more time to file comments on proposals that would allow flexibility in services delivered on mobile satellite service (MSS) spectrum. Carrier asked that deadline for technical comments be moved to May 1 from March…
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15. Commission already has sought comment on proposals on whether and how to add flexibility to MSS band, including letting such operators in certain bands provide service in areas where MSS signals are attenuated by integrating terrestrial operations, with networks using assigned MSS frequencies. In most recent request (CD March 8 p7), FCC solicited technical comments on issues such as whether it was technically feasible for one operator to provide terrestrial services and another to offer satellite services in same MSS band. Because of technical nature of comments, AT&T said its engineers and possibly consultants would have to review FCC’s questions “as well as the technical proposals recently submitted by Motient Satellite Services” and New ICO in ex parte filings. Granting more time would be in public interest, in part, because it would give FCC more complete record, AT&T Wireless said.