Space Data granted licenses for half of Narrowband PCS spectrum company to deploy telemetry services this year. (Services).(Brief Article)

Wireless Satellite and Broadcasting Newsletter, May, 2003

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted licenses for half of the Narrowband Personal Communications Systems (PCS) spectrum to Space Data Corporation. The new licenses allow Space Data to provide nationwide coverage in the 900 MHz band. Space Data was the successful bidder in the FCC Auction 41 for these 204 licenses in 2001 and completed full payment of its bid amount this month. Space Data is the first FCC licensee to partner with Native American tribal governments to earn bidding credits in a FCC auction. The partnership commits the company to provide wireless service to various tribal lands throughout the country.

Space Data previously received approval from the FCC and the Federal Aviation Administration for its balloon-based SkySite...

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