Viasat, Kuiper Renew Challenges to OneWeb Second-Gen Plans

OneWeb doesn't deny the validity of Viasat arguments that OneWeb's proposed second-generation constellation should be subject of a rulemaking proceeding (see 2205040007) or try to refute Vaisat's specific technical analysis, Viasat told the FCC International Bureau last week. It said OneWeb also ignores that Viasat raised specific concerns regarding specific proposed OneWeb operations, it said. Amazon's Kuiper said there's a growing trend of licensees seeking to greatly expand their existing systems by adding a second generation, and the FCC should make sure such expansions don't hurt new entries and competition. The agency should make clear how its rules apply to such phased approaches, including the interference protection they are due and the burdens on operators so other operators can distinguish between satellites in those different generations. OneWeb didn't comment Monday.

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