Attachment Grant Nov 14 2003

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20031113-00327 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2003111300327_344801

Jennifer D. Hindin 1776 K SREET NW November 13,2003 202.719.4975 WASHINGTON, OC 20006 J hindin@w rf.co m PHONE 202.719.7000 FAX 202.719.7049 Virginia Office Via Electronic Filing, E mail, and Facsimile 7925 JONES BRANCH DRIVE SUITE 6200 Thomas S . Tycz McLEAN, VA 22102 Chief, Satellite Division PHONE 703.905.2800 FAX 703.905.2820 International Bureau Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 6-A665 www.wrf.com Washington, DC 20554 Re: Request for Special Temporary Auhrity for Iridium Constellation LLC To Provide Global Mobile Satellite Service In The 1620.10-1621.35 MHz Frequency Band From November 15,2003 Through and Including The Date On Which The FCC Takes Action on Iridium’s Pending STA Request Dear Mr. Tycz: Pursuant to a request by the International Bureau, Iridium Constellation LLC (“Iridium”) respectfully requests Special Temporary Authority (“STA“) to provide global mobile satellite service (“MSS’) in the 1620.10-1621.35 MEiz frequency band (“Channel 9”) from November 15,2003 through and including the date on which the FCC takes action on Iridium’s pending STA request.’ Although Iridium 3elieves that Sections 1.62 and 25.120 of the Commission’s rules permit Iridium to ;ontinue operations in the band until the FCC acts on Iridium’s pending STA -equest,*Iridium is filing this additional STA request out of an abundance of :aution. Iridium’s continued access to Channel 9 spectrum on a temporary basis Hill allow it to provide critical communications services to U.S. Government and Zoalition Forces in the Middle East region, thereby serving the public intere~t.~ See Lettcr from Peter D. Shields, Counsel to Iridium Constellation, LLC, to Thomas S . ‘ycz, Chief, Satellitc Division, International Bureau, FCC (Oct. 10, 2003) (“October 10 STA ley uest”). 47 C.F.R. $5 1.62, 25.120. Iridium has filed this STA request and supporting letter electronically via the International lureau’s Filing System (“IBFS’) and paid the requisite $2435.00 filing fee by credit card. 47 C.F.R. 25.120.

Iridium Constellation LLC Special Temporary Authority - File No. 5 6c - . -311 (3-003aC) Attachment November 14,2003 1. This action is taken without prejudice to Commission action in the ongoing rulemaking proceeding in IB Docket No. 02-364, Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.612.4 GHz Bands. 2. Iridium must file a report with the Commission on December 1, 2003, demonstrating its continued need and use of the 1620.10-1621.35 MHz frequency band. This report must include information regarding system loading and system capacity over the Middle East region, from April 1,2003 to the date of the report. 3. The Iridium satellite system shall operate on a co-equal status with the Globalstar satellite system in the 1620.10-1621.35 MHz band within the Middle East region. 4. In areas outside of the Middle East region the Iridium satellite system must operate in the 1620.10-1621.35 MHz frequency band on a non-harmful interference basis with respect to any other allocated radio service in that band. 5. Iridium shall maintain the capability of suspending operations in the 1620.10- 1621.35 MHz band, upon notice from the Commission, within no more than 24 hours.


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