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This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20020719-00105 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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MorrIson & FOERSTER is SAN FRANCISCO ATTORNEYS AT LAW [ NEW YORK LOS ANGELES WASHINGTON, D.C. DENVER 2000 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW NORTHERN VIRGINEIA PALO ALTO WASHINCTON, D.C. 20006—1888 LONDON WALNUT CREEK TELEPHONE (202) 887—1500 BRUSSELS SACRAMENTO TELEFACSIMILE (202) 887—0763 BEJJING CENTURYCITY HONG Konc ORANGE COUNTY SINGAPORE SsANDiEco Tokyo File # By Hand Delivery 5 c Sig, ; 41009198 Grs At EPoig 6 a3lo Ms. Marlene H. Dortch | 190 smer identifior) ’ ] Secretary Torm Dakes Federal Communications Commissio: From To c The Portals 445 12" Street, S.W., Room TWA325_""fuationalBursou Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Constellation Communications Holdings, Inc., Applications for Transfer of Control and Minor Modification of License (File Nos. SAT—T/C—20020718— 00114 and SAT—MOD—20020719—00103) Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc., Applications for Transfer of Control and Minor Modification of License (File Nos. SAT—T/C—20020719—00104 and SAT—MOD—20020719—00105) Dear Ms. Dortch: Pursuant to Section 1.1200(a) of the Commi ssion‘s rules,‘ ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited ("ICO")" requests the Commission to modify the ex parte status of the above—referenced proceedings from "restricted" to "permit—but—disclose."" On September 4, 2002, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Verizon Wireless, and Cingular Wireless LLC filed a petition to deny the above—referenced applications ("Applications"). The petition raised several issues, including: (1) whether Constellation Communications Holdings, Inc. (‘Constellation") and Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc. ("MCHI") have met the first milestone condition for their 2 GHz MSS licenses; (2) whether basic qualifications issues exist regarding Constellation and MCHI; (3) whether the proposed transfers of control would violate 147 CEER. § 1.1200(a). * ICO is a party to the above—referenced applications for transfer of control and to the proposed satellite sharing arrangemenits at issue in the above—referenced applications for minor modification. * The above—referenced applications are applications for authority under Title III of the Communications Act and, therefore, are generally designated as restricted proceedings under the Commission‘s ex parte rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1208.

MorrIson & FOERSTER us Ms. Marlene H. Dortch October 9, 2002 Page Two the anti—trafficking rule; and (4) whether the Commission‘s rules allow 'spectrum aggregation among 2 GHz MSS licensees. . The Commission is authorized under Section 1. 1200(a)of its rules to modify the ex parte status of a proceeding "[where the public interest so requires."" The Commission has exercised this authority to applypermit—but—disclose rules to otherwise restricted proceedings that raise broader policy issues." The Commission also typically applies penmt-but-dnsclose rules to interrelated proceedings that share complex legal, technical, and policy issues." The Commission has explained that when a proceeding "raises complex technical, legal and pohcy issues," it is "essential that the Commission obtain the most current information available."" Under that cireumstance, a modification of the ex parte status of the proceeding to permit—but— disclose would "assist the Comnnssxonin developing a complete record on which a well— reasoned decision can be made." The Applications raise policy and legal issues that may have broader implications for 2 GHz MSS, such as the proper interpretation and enforcement of the milestone conditions, anti— trafficking rule, and other 2 GHz MSS rules. Moreover, the Applications are interrelated and share common policy and legal issues, such as the status of the Constellation and MCHI 2 GHz MSS licenses and the public interest benefits derived from a shared or integrated 2 GHz MSS *47 C.F.R. § 1.1200(a). * See, e.g., FCC Public Notice, Lockheed Martin Corp., Regulus, LLC, Comsat Corp., and Comsat Government Services, Inc. Seek FCC Consentfor Transactions, Rep. No. SPB—139 (IB Oct. 23, 1998) (redesignating ex parte status of transfer of control application involving Section 214 and earth station authorizations to permit—but—disclose ""in light of the broader policy issues potentially involved in this transaction""); EchoStar Satellite Corp., 15 FCC Red 13797 (IB 2000) (redesignating ex parte status of application for minor modification of direct broadcast satellite authorizations to permit—but—disclose because it is "inextricably intertwined with complex., interrelated legal, technical and policy issues associated with the implementation of DBS systems serving the States of Hawaii and Alaska"). © See, e.g., SatCom Systems, Inc. and TM1I Communications and Co., LP., 13 FCC Red 16219 (IB 1998) (redesignating ex parte status of L—band MSS license applications to permit—but—disclose because many of the legal, technical, and policy issues are interrelated); FCC Public Notice, Applications and Letters ofIntent Filed by Nine Parties to Launch and Operate Systems to Provide Mobile Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Band, Rep. No. SPB—132 (IB July 29. 1998) (redesignating ex parte status of 2 GHz MSS license applications to permit—but—disclose because of the interrelatedness among those proceedings and a pending rulemaking petition). " Application ofSkybridge LL.C., 13 FCC Red 11076, 11076 (IB/OET 1998). 8 1d.

MorRrIsoNn & FOERSTER ur Ms. Marlene H. Dortch October 9, 2002 Page Three system. Resolution of these issues will require the Commission to have full access to current information pertaining to all of the interrelated applications. Accordingly, the requested modification of the ex parte status of these proceedings will serve the public interest by facilitating the exchange of information between the parties and the Commission staff, while ensuring the development of a complete record that is available to the public. Please direct any questions regarding this submission to the undersigned. Very truly yours, Cheryl A. Tritt Counsel to ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited Attachment cc: Parties on the attached Certificate of Service

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Theresa L. Pringleton, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing letter has been served this 9" day of October 2002 via electronic mail or First Class U.S. Mail (*) on the following: Kathryn A. Zachem* Tom W. Davidson* L. Andrew Tollin Phillip R. Marchesiello Craig E. Gilmore Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP 1676 International Drive 2300 N Street, NW., Suite 700 Penthouse Level Washington, DC 20037—1128 McLean, VA 22102 Robert A. Mazer*® Douglas I. Brandon* Vinson & Elkins, LLP AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20004—1008 Washington, DC 20036 John T. Scott, * J.R. Carbonel!* Cellco Partnership Carol L. Tacker d/b/a Verizon Wireless David G. Richards 1300 I Street, N.W., Suite 400—W Cingular Wireless LLC Washington, DC 20005 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 1700 Atlanta, GA 30342 Bryan Tramont Paul Margie Senior Legal Advisor Spectrum and International Legal Advisor Office of Chairman Michael K. Powell Office of Commissioner Michael Copps Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—B115E 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—A302 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Samuel L. Feder John Branscome Spectrum and International Legal Advisor Acting Legal Advisor Office of Commissioner Kevin Martin Office of Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—A204 445 12th Street, SW, Room 4—A161 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Robert M. Pepper, Chief Edmond J. Thomas, Chief Office of Plans & Policy Office of Engineering and Technology Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 7—C347 445 12th Street, SW, Room 7—C153 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554

Donald Abelson, Chief Thomas J. Sugrue, Chief International Bureau Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—C750 445 12th Street, SW, Room 3—C252 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Jane E. Mago John A. Rogovin General Counsel Deputy General Counsel Office of General Counsel Office of General Counsel Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—C750 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—C758 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Kathleen O‘Brien Ham Daniel Harrold Deputy Bureau Chief Attorney Advisor Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Office of General Counsel Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 3—C255 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—A633 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 David L. Furth David E. Horowitz Senior Legal Advisor Attorney Advisor Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Office of General Counsel Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 3—C217 445 12th Street, SW, Room 8—A636 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Evan R. Kwerel Richard B. Engelman Senior Economist Chief Engineer Office of Plans & Policy International Bureau Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 7—C365 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—A668 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Thomas R. Tycz Breck J. Blalock Chief, Satellite Division Deputy Chief, Policy Division International Bureau International Bureau Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—A665 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—A764 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554

James L. Ball Christopher Murphy Chief, Policy Division Senior Legal Advisor International Bureau International Bureau Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—A763 445 12th Street, SW, Room 6—C750 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 Howard Griboff Karl Kensinger Satellite Division International Bureau International Bureau Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Sfreet, S.W., 6th Floor _ 445 12th Street, SW., 6—C467 Washington, DC 20554 Washington, DC 20554 ommbLecgl Theresa L. Pringleton dc—334335


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