Tmi/Terrestar Praises Chairman Martin, Fcc for Redistributing 2 Ghzspectrum to Satisfy Critical Communications Needs; Order Createscrucial Platform for Citizens, Emergency Personnel

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RESTON, Va. , Dec. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- TMI/TerreStar Networks Inc. (TerreStar), the mobile satellite service (MSS) provider, today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order to divide 40 MHz in the 2 GHz (S Band) spectrum equally between TMI/TerreStar and the other existing licensee. By doing so, the FCC has made "2 x 10" capability b- 10 MHz of uplink capacity and 10 MHz of downlink capacity -b possible. "2 x 10" allows enough bandwidth to guarantee robust voice and data services for first responders, underserved areas, and the mobile communications consumer.

This order has far-reaching ramifications for emergency services and homeland security in the United States and Canada. "The FCC order to assign sufficient 2 GHz spectrum to TMI/TerreStar makes it certain that North America can meet its public safety and homeland security communication needs," said TerreStar CEO Robert H. Brumley. "I'd like to thank Chairman Martin for his leadership and the Commissioners for their quick action and responsiveness to this critical requirement. I would also like to thank those Americans beyond the Beltway who entered this process to communicate their strong support for the Commission's action."

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Tmi/Terrestar Praises Chairman Martin, Fcc for Redistributing 2 Ghzspectrum to Satisfy Critical Communications Needs; Order Createscrucial Platform for Citizens, Emergency Personnel

The FCC order ensures that one of the most valuable assets in any emergency -b reliable communications -b will soon be available whenever it is needed. "The Commission's order ens...

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