SCS NPRM Adds AWS-H Block, 700 MHz Discussion

The FCC's supplemental coverage from space (SCS) NPRM adopted at last week's meeting (see 2303160009) adds the AWS-H block to the list of bands being considered from the SCS framework, and adds questions about also using FirstNet's 700 MHz public safety spectrum, per our side-by-side comparison of it with the draft NPRM. The approved NPRM was released Friday. The approved NPRM also includes language making clear that during the SCS proceeding, "we will continue to consider filings made by interested parties, for example, requests for rule waiver, special temporary authority, and experimental authorization, relating to supplemental satellite coverage proposals, including those that do not meet the initial criteria we propose for SCS."