Steve Mehs
04-28-03, 03:27 AM
Northpoint Technology, the controversial wireless company that's pushing for spectrum-sharing in the DBS band, and its proposed Compass DBS system surfaced in the debate concerning satellite TV service to Alaska and Hawaii.
In a filing sent to the Federal Communications Commission last week, Northpoint and Compass told the agency that they're "ready, willing and able to provide DBS service to these states." The companies said Alaska and Hawaii residents "are entitled to DBS service comparable in quality to that available in the 48 contiguous United States."
Northpoint also pointed out to FCC staff that it submitted an application more than a year ago for a license to operate a DBS satellite from 166 degrees, which would serve Alaska and Hawaii. The FCC dismissed the application, and Northpoint is seeking a review of that rejection.
Northpoint's proposed Compass DBS system is a hybrid terrestrial-satellite technology. Satellite TV interests have been at odds over Northpoint and its spectrum-sharing wireless technology, concerned that the offering will interfere with DBS signals.
Northpoint's comments are part of the FCC'S inquiry into DirecTV's service to Alaska and Hawaii. State level officials, retailers and others in Alaska and Hawaii have complained that DirecTV is not providing adequate service to the two states, as well as programming that's comparable with offerings delivered to consumers on the U.S. mainland.
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In a filing sent to the Federal Communications Commission last week, Northpoint and Compass told the agency that they're "ready, willing and able to provide DBS service to these states." The companies said Alaska and Hawaii residents "are entitled to DBS service comparable in quality to that available in the 48 contiguous United States."
Northpoint also pointed out to FCC staff that it submitted an application more than a year ago for a license to operate a DBS satellite from 166 degrees, which would serve Alaska and Hawaii. The FCC dismissed the application, and Northpoint is seeking a review of that rejection.
Northpoint's proposed Compass DBS system is a hybrid terrestrial-satellite technology. Satellite TV interests have been at odds over Northpoint and its spectrum-sharing wireless technology, concerned that the offering will interfere with DBS signals.
Northpoint's comments are part of the FCC'S inquiry into DirecTV's service to Alaska and Hawaii. State level officials, retailers and others in Alaska and Hawaii have complained that DirecTV is not providing adequate service to the two states, as well as programming that's comparable with offerings delivered to consumers on the U.S. mainland.
From SkyReport (http://www.skyreport.com) (Used with Permission)