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Charlie Meisch (202) 418-2943
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For Immediate Release
FCC ADOPTS GLOBALSTAR REPORT AND ORDER
Approves Revised Globalstar Proposal for Offering Terrestrial Service Using MSS 
Spectrum
WASHINGTON, December 23, 2016 – Yesterday, December 22, 2016, the Federal 
Communication Commission adopted the following item:
Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; 
Amendments to Rules for the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of Mobile Satellite Service 
Systems, IB Docket No. 13-213, Report and Order.
Commissioners Pai and O’Rielly issuing statements.
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order 
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).