Progeny Seeks Waiver of 900 MHz Buildout Requirements
Progeny asked the FCC for a waiver of the buildout requirements for parts of its 900 MHz multilateration location and monitoring service licenses (M-LMS). Parent NextNav proposed a reconfiguration of the 902-928 MHz band in April (see 2404160043). The extension request covers 36 “mostly rural and generally least-populated” markets, said Progeny's filing Friday in docket 12-202. It sought an extension of deadlines until April 3, 2028, or 18 months after resolution of the NextNav petition for rulemaking to use the spectrum for an alternative to GPS for positioning, navigation and timing services.
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The NextNav petition has attracted support as well as significant opposition (see 2409060046). “Firefighters, first responders, and government officials have written in support of the Petition,” Progeny said in the filing: “Some commenters have raised concerns about potential interference, which NextNav is addressing. Progeny anticipates that if the Commission were to adopt NextNav’s proposal, the new or modified licenses would become subject to new rules that would include new construction and performance requirements.”