WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice of proposed rule making to ICO Global Communications regarding its request that mobile satellite service operators in the 2 GHz band be allowed to re-use their assigned frequencies for ancillary terrestrial services.
ICO said the outcome of this proceeding could determine whether citizens in rural parts of the United States and world will be able to receive access to broadband communications services.
ICO intends to use Bluetooth technology in terrestrial palm-size repeaters, separating the satellite antenna from the wireless device, and enabling customers to use cellular phones and personal digital assistants both inside and outside buildings, and in rural and urban areas.
