Orbcomm Request Makes 'Mockery' of FCC Licensing: Swarm
Orbcomm is "making a mockery" of FCC licensing decisions by refusing to vacate non-primary frequencies to make room for Swarm as a second U.S.-licensed non-voice non-geostationary system in the VHF bands, Swarm told the International Bureau Monday in an opposition…
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to Orbcomm's application of review. Orbcomm seeks review of a March IB letter on its obligation to avoid interference with Swarm (see 2104120063). Swarm said Orbcomm lacks standing to seek review because the supposed harm of foreign regulators also allowing Swarm to operate in its assigned frequencies comes from Swarm's license, not the declaratory ruling. It said Orbcomm hasn't claimed that its own services would be affected or that it's using the spectrum it's supposed to vacate. It said Orbcomm hasn't shown how the bureau letter conflicts with law or policy. Orbcomm didn't comment Tuesday.