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Ku-band Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS)
ET Docket No. 98-206; IB Docket No. 01-96

This proceeding adopts rules to permit non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) providers to operate in certain segments of the Ku-band (10.7-12.7 GHz, 12.75-13.25 GHz, 13.75-14.5 GHz, and 17.3-17.8 GHz bands). It also adopts technical criteria so that NGSO FSS operations can share spectrum with incumbent services without causing unacceptable interference to them and without unduly constraining future growth of incumbent services or NGSO FSS system flexibility. It also provides for a new terrestrial fixed Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (MVDDS) that can operate in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band on a non-harmful interference basis with incumbent Broadcast Satellite Services (BSS), and on a co-primary basis with the NGSO FSS.


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Reference # Descprition
FCC 03-24 Amendments of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the Ku-Band Frequency Range
Denied the Petitions for Reconsideration on the limited issues addressed in this order.  Document released on 02/06/2003.
FCC 02-123 The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in the Ku-Band
Adopted the Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Comments Due: 45 days from date of publication in the Federal Register; Reply Date Due: 60 days from date of publication in the Federal Register.  Document released on 04/26/2002. [Proposed rule; 67 FR 53551 (08/16/20)
FCC 01-134 In the Matter of The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in the Ku-Band
Initiated proceeding to determine the means by which multiple satellite network licensees will share spectrum recently designated for the non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service.  Document released on 05/03/2001
FCC 00-418 Amend. of Parts 2 and 25 of Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the Ku-Band
Permitted non-geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service providers to operate in certain segment sof the Ku-band and adopted rules and policies to govern operations. Document released on 12/08/2000
FCC 98-310 Ku-Band Sharing Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 14 FCC Rcd 1131

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Reference # Description
DA 05-2037 SkyBridge LLC License - NGSO FSS in Ku-Band
Authorized SkyBridge L.L.C. to launch and operate a system of non-geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service satellites in the Ku-band frequencies.  Document released on 07/18/2005.

  


last reviewed/updated on Wednesday, 04-Mar-09 11:54:02  


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