Tag Archives: MSS

The NTN Spectrum Wars: Is MSS Becoming the Only Viable Path Forward?

By | August 12, 2025
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Are terrestrial spectrum-sharing frameworks like the FCC’s SCS and ISED’s SMCS failing to provide viable bandwidth, pushing Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) operators to aggressively pursue Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum for greater independence and scalability? Recent developments suggest that the spectrum battle is shifting from terrestrial networks to orbital assets. There are growing indications that terrestrial… Read More »

MSS Spectrum Showdown: SpaceX vs. EchoStar

By | May 24, 2025
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SpaceX argues that EchoStar isn’t fully utilizing its MSS spectrum (AWS-4 band), while EchoStar insists that meeting FCC deployment requirements should be enough to retain its license. This raises a key regulatory question: Should spectrum rights be based on actual usage, or is compliance with deployment rules sufficient? To what extent do commercial factors give… Read More »

What’s the Deal with MSS Spectrum?

By | November 29, 2012
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Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum is bustling with activity. With so many failed satellite service companies, it is no surprise that spectrum earmarked for such services be converted, or allowed to co-exist with profitable mobile services. Here, I like to summarize some of the developments surrounding MSS spectrum.