Space Data granted half of Narrowband PCS spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission granted licenses for half of the Narrowband Personal Communications Systems (PCS) spectrum to Space Data Corp.,
The Federal Communications Commission granted licenses for half of the Narrowband Personal Communications Systems (PCS) spectrum to Space Data Corp., which uses weather balloons rather than towers to deploy services.
The 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.
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