STATEMENT OF 
COMMISSIONER NATHAN SIMINGTON

Re:  	Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, IB Docket No. 21-456; Revision of Section 25.261 of the Commission’s Rules to Increase Certainty in Spectrum Sharing Obligations Among Non-Geostationary Orbit Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, RM-11855.

The Order and NPRM we adopt today will provide the Commission with a fulsome record to enable it to modify the NGSO spectrum sharing rules in a way that better addresses the realities of the blossoming NGSO market and to eliminate rules that may foster conflict among licensees.  The item demonstrates a willingness to aid U.S. competition in an intrinsically global satellite marketplace and to make certain that outdated policies do not stand in the way of companies that wish to license their systems in the U.S.A. 

I'm pleased to vote to support this item and express my gratitude to the staff of IB for all of their diligent work.