The Federal Communications Commission Feb. 10 reaffirmed its decision to allow satellite operators to integrate ancillary terrestrial components (ATC) to existing mobile satellite service (MSS) systems and modified the rules governing ATC to facilitate provision of improved services to U.S. consumers and public safety officials. The FCC said the modified rules would give MSS operators more flexibility in designing and operating their networks, while continuing to provide other MSS operators protection from harmful interference.

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