MVDDS 5G Coalition Pushes for OneWeb Conditions
OneWeb's petition for U.S market access for its proposed non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellation (see 1604290016) is procedurally defective and shouldn't be granted -- and if there is an OK, it should come with conditions, the MVDDS (Multichannel Video Distribution and…
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Data Service) 5G Coalition said in a filing Friday in the FCC International Bureau docket. The coalition said OneWeb's petition for mobile satellite services in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band is structurally deficient since the agency allows deployment of only fixed service, broadcast satellite service and fixed satellite service in the band. Since the company hasn't sought a waiver request or accepted the IB Satellite Division invitation to file for a waiver, it should instead petition for rulemaking that would permit mobile NGSO use of the band, the coalition said. The group suggested a pair of conditions if the FCC grants an authorization: that the authorization be subject to any future MVDDS rule changes the FCC adopts and be limited to non-mobile, non-portable uses. OneWeb didn't comment Monday.