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FCC grants iridium exclusive access to additional domestic and global spectrum for Mobile satellite services.(TOP NEWS)

Wireless Satellite and Broadcasting Newsletter, November, 2007

Iridium Satellite LLC announced its support of a recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to give Iridium exclusive access to 2.625MHz of previously shared spectrum for global mobile satellite services (MSS). In addition, the FCC granted Iridium 0.95MHz of shared spectrum.

"The global nature of this decision is critical," said Matt Desch, chairman and CEO of Iridium. "Iridium expects that demand will continue to rise for our mobile voice and data solutions around the world, particularly as our troops rely heavily on Iridium no matter where they're deployed.

"The FCC decision is clearly in the public interest," Desch continued. "As the fastest growing MSS provider, the additional spectrum will allow Iridium to continue to offer...

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