FCC dismissed Glentel Corp. application for blanket authority to ...
FCC dismissed Glentel Corp. application for blanket authority to operate 50,000 mobile earth terminals (METs) to provide mobile satellite service (MSS) on common carrier basis in U.S. via Canadian-licensed satellite operating in L- band spectrum. Glentel failed to comply…
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with direct ownership restrictions of Sec. 310(b)(3) of Communications Act for operation of MSAT-1 satellite, Commission said. Meanwhile, FCC gave National Systems & Research license to operate 40,000 mobile earth terminals using MSAT-1 satellite, operating in 1626.5-1660 MHz (transmit) and 1525-1559 MHz (receive) bands. METS will be used to provide Mobile Data Service (MDS) and Track and Manage Service (TAMS) in international coordinated frequency ranges of 1530-1559 MHz and 1631.5-1660.5 MHz. MDS mobile terminals will be used to provide packet data services to land vehicles, maritime and aeronautical vessels and temporary fixed station. Motient and Norcom Networks had filed motions to deny.