Attachment surrender

This document pretains to SAT-LOA-19970613-00053 for Application to Launch and Operate on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATLOA1997061300053_425804

Soums, Sucoms & Drurser LLP 1201 Rennplania ArenisNIW 2o.tocur Souire «es Walkingen, DC. moou007 counseu ome eramessm SANDERS wompmor Pnceramersoro (202) ez 624 March 28, 2008 viA HAND DELIVERY RECEIVED Marlene H. Dortch Secretary maR 2 8 2005 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Fodeal Conmuncaton Conmlison Washington, D.C. 20054 _ OfcrotBremtay Re: The Bocing Company Authority for Use ofthe 1990—2025/2165—2200 MHz and Associated Frequency Bands for a Mobile—Satellite System FCC File Nos. 79—8AT—P/LA—97(16), 90—SAT—AMEND—9820), IBFS Nos, SAT—LOA—19970926—00149, SAT—AMD—19980318—00021, SAT—AMD—20001103—00159, SAT—MOD—20020726—00113, SAT—MOD—2003071 1—00128, SAT—AMD—20030827—00241, and SAT—AMD—20040713—00132 Notice of Surrender of License and Withdrawal of Application Dear Ms. Dortch: The Bocing Company ("Bocing"), through its attomeys, hereby surrenders the above— referenced 2 GHz Mobile—Satellite Service (°MSS") license.. Boeing hercby also withdraws its pending application as amended to modify its 2 GHz MSS license, FCC file numbers SAT— MOD—20030711—00128, SAT—AMD—20030827—00241 and SAT—AMD—20040713—00132. Bocing‘s decision to surrender itslicense comes at a critical time for the MSS industry and should not be construed as indicating a lack of confidence by Bocing in the growing potential of MSS networks As a result of the Commission‘s foresight and Teadership, consumers will soon be able to benefit from MSS networks that employ an ancillary terrestrial component (°ATC"). The Commission‘s February 25, 2005 order that provides for ATC authorization during. the developmental phase of an MSS/ATC network is the key to financing the next generation Cnemsur Cirmua Conmmus» ocmLos Averas«use New Youe PuoArre Promic« Six Puwconco Taurce Tw Conu rWioumeros DC e oe hauro 1 Bsuin > usns Reounr Lowwow Murn uc Mosonc Pn Baime s Howe Kowe Sucami> To AsoriazoOmars Brous > Domac Kn« Turn mossstcom

Soum, Sixpins & DroserLLP. Secretary Dortch March 28, 2008 Page 2 satellites that will provide handheld mobile communications services on a transparent, integrated and cost—effective basis. MSS networks have already greatly extended. the reach of mobile communications services, making them available in rural and remote locations, including inhospitable and occanic regions that will ikely remain beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Next generation ATC— enabled wireless satelite networks will begin to satisfy current expectations of the mass markets for full, ubiquitous coverage and vastly improved quality of service. Complementary MSS/ATC services will provide reliable communications in dense urban centers that are dificult to penetrate using a satellite—only platform.. The inclusion of ATC will also enable MSS networks to provide increased user capacity in congested locations, such as at the site of disaster relief efforts. Integrated MSS/ATC networks will also be able to provide services at much lower prices using the economics of scale that are available to mass market consumer devices. Following the Commission‘s decision two years ago to authorize MSS licensees to employ ATC services, Bocing has worked diligently to design, finance and construct an MSS satellite that incorporates the significant technical benefits of ATC. Bocing, however, has concluded that it cannot reasonably expect to complete this process prior to the final milestone deadline that was included in the July 17, 2001 order authorizing Boeing‘s 2 GHz MSS system. Although Bocing is surrendering its 2 GHz MSS license, Bocing stll hopes to participate in the development of integrated MSS/ATC networks as a leading manufacturer of MSS spacecraft.. In this regard, Bocing urges the Commission to afford other 2 GHz MSS licensces adequate time to develop and construct ATC—enhanced MSS networks within a reasonable milestone framework.. Bocing will also continue its leadership in making available satelite— based aeronautical and other mobile communications services through its Connexion by Bocing!"‘ service. ! See Flexibliy for Delivery of Communicatins by Mobile Satlite Service Providers in the 2 GHiz Rand, the L— Band, andthe 1624 GHt Rands, Memorandim Opiion and Orderand Secand Order on Reconsidention, FCC 05— 30,9 89 (Fob, 25, 2005) (permiting 2 Giz MSS lcenseest secure ATC authorization prior to unching MSS networks based on a demonstrtion that they wil comply with thir ATC gating requirements prioto providing ATC services)

Soum Sucoums & Dracrser LLP. Secretary Dortch March 28, 2005 Page3 Bocing thanks the Commission and its staff for their many years of support for the MSS industry and for developing a regulatory environment that accommodates ATC—enhanced MSS networks. Please let us know if you have any questions. Murkosts Bruce A. Olcott Counsel for The Bocing Company


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