ViaSat Makes Case for ESIM Sharing
Earth station in motion sharing with fixed earth stations is feasible, as evidenced by ViaSat's coordination of ESIMs with NASA around the White Sands Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System site without interference, ViaSat officials told FCC International Bureau staffers,…
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according to a docket 16-408 ex parte filing posted Tuesday. It said its analysis also shows ESIM use of the 29.25-29.3 GHz band is compatible with mobile satellite service feeder link operations even when close to gateways. Citing ESIM sharing possibilities, the company repeated its push for the FCC to allow secondary fixed satellite services in the 19.4-19.6 GHz and 29.1-29.25 GHz bands (see 1801180060). ViaSat also repeated its call for a clear FCC route to propose non-geostationary orbit application amendments that don't constitute a major amendment. It said it's inequitable to allow nonconforming systems to avoid previous rules but not show a route for changes to compliant systems.