ATC authority will allow ICO to use its 20 megahertz of 2 GHz spectrum for two-way terrestrial communications to enhance coverage and capacity of its MSS system by integrating terrestrial base stations into its network. In granting the ATC authority, the FCC also approved ICO’s requests to use the spectrum in a more efficient manner, consistent with rules of operation for comparable terrestrial spectrum. ICO is currently conducting trials of MSS/ATC services in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina markets, including a mobile interactive media service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim is one of many advanced services that ICO will be able to deploy using its MSS/ATC system. ICO is engaged in development efforts that will permit the MSS/ATC system, over time, to offer a range of nationwide, interactive, broadband-enabled services.
Satnews Daily
January 15th, 2009
FCC Gives ICO ATC Approval With MSS
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the application of ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited's (NASDAQ: ICOG) subsidiary, New ICO Satellite Services G.P., use of an ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) in conjunction with its mobile satellite services (MSS).
ATC authority will allow ICO to use its 20 megahertz of 2 GHz spectrum for two-way terrestrial communications to enhance coverage and capacity of its MSS system by integrating terrestrial base stations into its network. In granting the ATC authority, the FCC also approved ICO’s requests to use the spectrum in a more efficient manner, consistent with rules of operation for comparable terrestrial spectrum. ICO is currently conducting trials of MSS/ATC services in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina markets, including a mobile interactive media service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim is one of many advanced services that ICO will be able to deploy using its MSS/ATC system. ICO is engaged in development efforts that will permit the MSS/ATC system, over time, to offer a range of nationwide, interactive, broadband-enabled services.
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ATC authority will allow ICO to use its 20 megahertz of 2 GHz spectrum for two-way terrestrial communications to enhance coverage and capacity of its MSS system by integrating terrestrial base stations into its network. In granting the ATC authority, the FCC also approved ICO’s requests to use the spectrum in a more efficient manner, consistent with rules of operation for comparable terrestrial spectrum. ICO is currently conducting trials of MSS/ATC services in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina markets, including a mobile interactive media service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim is one of many advanced services that ICO will be able to deploy using its MSS/ATC system. ICO is engaged in development efforts that will permit the MSS/ATC system, over time, to offer a range of nationwide, interactive, broadband-enabled services.