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Mobile satellite broadband provides a more cost-effective solution than terrestrial...

Mobile satellite broadband provides a more cost-effective solution than terrestrial options for remote areas and reforms of the Universal Service Fund and Rural Health Care programs should encourage satellite solutions, said Inmarsat in meetings with the FCC. CEO Andy Sukawaty…

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met with the Wireless, Wireline and International bureau officials and FCC Chief Technologist Doug Sicker, an ex parte filings said. The company also said authorization of in-flight passenger connectivity with satellite backhaul would help the U.S. catch up with the rest of the world. Globally consistent spectrum allocations and less burdensome regulatory fees would also help mobile satellite interests, the company said in a presentation during the meetings.