Omnispace Argues Against Smallsat Spectrum Petition

The pending petition to add a mobile satellite service (MSS) allocation in the 2020-2025 MHz band and ditch the current fixed service and mobile service allocations (see 2012220049) would put the U.S. at odds with other ITU regions, including administrations in Region 2, Omnispace told an aide to acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, per an RM-11869 post Wednesday. It said allocating 2020-2021 MHz for MSS downlinks flies in the face of Region 2 MSS allocations for uplinks in the 2020-2025 MHz band. It said MSS satellites provide voice and data services in the band the petition urges designating solely for non-voice non-geostationary small satellite use.