Kepler Calls Opposition to Its 12 GHz Plans Anti-Competitive

The FCC restricted earth stations in motion (ESIM) in the 12 GHz band, but "omission is not akin to prohibition" because there's no explicit rule barring them, Kepler told the FCC International Bureau Monday. It said the agency has been clear that its list of sub-bands available for ESIMs communicating with non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite systems isn't exhaustive. Kepler said opposition to its blanket license application for communications between its NGSO system and earth stations on vessels is anti-competitive.