The FCC Wireless Bureau plans to auction 20 automated maritime te...
The FCC Wireless Bureau plans to auction 20 automated maritime telecom system (AMTS) licenses Sept. 15. The AMTS service is a specialized system of coast stations that offer integrated marine voice and data communications, similar to cellular service, for…
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tugs, barges and other vessels. The FCC public notice said service to units on land is allowed, “so long as marine-originating communications receive priority.” The FCC plans to auction two 500 kHz blocks of paired spectrum at 217/219 MHz in each of 10 AMTS areas. The FCC sought comment on reserve prices or minimum opening bids and other auction procedures by April 23, with replies due April 30.