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New Generation of Communications Services to Emerge With FCC Action, Says MSV |
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Reston, Va., Feb. 14/Satnews Daily/ — Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a comprehensive set of rules following a detailed multi-year process for the use of ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) with mobile satellite services (MSS).
With the decision, MSV said the FCC expanded the technical and operational flexibility of ATC services, specifically, the new FCC rules allow for greater capacity in both the uplink and downlink directions, thereby assuring robust high speed service.
“This architecture holds great promise for all Americans, but offers particular benefits to residents of rural areas and those federal, state and local agencies that are charged with protecting public health, safety and security,” Alexander H. Good, vice chairman and CEO of MSV, said.
MSV is one of the leaders in ATC technology development with numerous patents and patent applications for virtually every element of ATC. The company said its $230 million equity funding enables MSV to aggressively pursue its ATC development.
According to MSV, ATC allows ubiquitous, interoperability and redundancy that is vital to homeland security applications. The use of mainstream interfaces means that services and applications developed by the wireless industry become available to everyone – finally wireless everywhere.
“Our region’s hospitals, EMS agencies, rescue teams and emergency management personnel recognize the integration of an MSS network with ATC offers one of the best mechanisms to ensure a robust and highly functional, wide-spread interoperability solution that helps us address the needs for communications for all hazards and risks, including homeland security requirements,” said Eric Epley, executive director, Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for Trauma.
According to Andrea Seastrand, executive director of the California Space Authority, the innovative hybrid cellular/satellite network proposed by MSV is the most promising solution to the varied communications needs of those on the front line of homeland security. “For the first time, a single device with ubiquitous service will create a robust network capable of providing instant voice, information exchange and imaging to all first responders,” she added.
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