Satellite services operate in a broad range of radio frequencies and rely on consistent and effective spectrum policies in the U.S. and abroad for their ability to deliver reliable connectivity and ongoing innovation. SIA works globally to protect the highly critical spectrum used by satellite communications from interference, auction, or reallocation.

• • SIA Position Papers and Presentations
    
    • Satellite Services Require Consistent Spectrum Policies White Paper
    • Spectrum Auctions & Fees White Papers
    • SIA Spectrum Priorities: Presentation to National Spectrum Managers Association 2008 Workshop, May 20, 2008
  • SIA Filings
    
• Oct 25, 2010 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Part 101 Rulemaking, WT Docket Nos. 10-153, 09-106, and 07-121
• Jun 21, 2010 – SIA Files on Changes to Part 101 of FCC Rules
• Apr 23, 2010 – SIA Files Comments with the FCC on Rules to Govern the Operation of Wireless Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 07-293) and Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Radio Satellite Services in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357; RM No. 8610)
• Sept 11, 2009 – SIA and GVF File Joint Comments in Wireless Strategies Inc. Proceeding 09-11-09
• June 15, 2009 -  SIA Filing on FCC CMRS Report (FCC WT Docket No. 09 – 66)
• June 15, 2009 -  SIA Files in Canadian Spectrum Auctions Consultation (Gazette Notice DGRB-001-09)
• May 9, 2009   – Joint Letter from CEA, CTIA, SIA, TA and TIA on In-Flight Passenger Communications to Senate and House
• Aug 11, 2008 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Petition for Rulemaking to Establish Rile Governing Fixed Service Operation in the 14.0 – 14.5 GHz Band RM Docket No. 11429
• Jul 1, 2008 – SIA Opposition Comments to UTC’s Petition to the FCC for Rulemaking RM Docket No. 11429
• Jun 3, 2008 – SIA Ex Parte Letter RE Meeting with the FCC International Bureau Satellite Division about UTC’s Petition for Rulemaking RM-11429
• Mar 24, 2008 – SIA Letter to Ofcom RE Consultation on Authorization of Terrestrial Mobile Networks Complementary to 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Systems
• Mar 19, 2008 – Joint Letter to Jordan TRC RE C band use by Fixed Satellite Services
• Mar 5, 2008 – Joint Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE DSRC/FSS Earth Station Spectrum Sharing Protocol WT Docket No. 01-90 EB Docket No. 98-95
• Nov 7, 2007 – SIA Comments to Mexico’s Cofetel RE C-Band Auction
• Sep 4, 2007 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC’s Rule Amendment RE Specetrum Allocation and Service Rules to govern VMES and certain frequency band allocated to FSS IB Docket No. 07-101
• Jun 25, 2007 – Joint Letter to ITU-ATU RE Threat to Satellite Service in 3400 – 4200 MHz Band
• Jun 25 , 2007 – SIA Letter to US Rep. to the World Radiocommunication Conference Ambassador Richard Russel RE CITEL Inter-American Proposal and Transitional Measures
• May 31, 2007 – SIA Ex Parte Filing to the FCC: Supplement to the record relating to petition for partial reconsideration RE C-Band ET Docket No. 04-151, ET Docket No. 02-380, ET Docket No. 98-237, WT Docket No. 05-96
• May 23, 2007 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE C-Band and FSS ET Docket Nos. 04-151, 02-380, 98-237; WT Docket No. 05-96
• May 18, 2007 – Joint Letter to EU Commissioners RE Threat to Vital Global Satellite Operations in C-Band
• Dec 6, 2006 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Recommendation Approved by the Advisory Committee for the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference IB Docket No. 04-286
• Sep 18, 2006 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Amendment to the National Table of Frequency Allocations to Provide Allocation Status for Federal Earth Station Communicating with Non-Federal Satellites RM Docket No. 11341
• Aug 21, 2006 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s Rules to Allocate Spectrum in the Ku- and Extended Ku-Bands to VMES RM docket No. 11336
• Aug 1, 2006 – SIA Written Ex Parte Presentation to the FCC RE 3650-3700 MHz Band ET Docket No. 04-151 WT Docket No. 05-96 ET Docket No. 02-380, ET Docket No. 98-237
• Oct 6, 2005 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review of Part 25 Rules Governing the licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations IB Docket No. 00-248
• Oct 3, 2005 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE Need for Policies that Strongly Support Satellite Spectrum Allocations IB Docket No. 05-220, IB Docket No. 05-221
• Sep 7, 2005 – SIA Motion to the FCC for an Extension of Time RE Petition for Waiver of the Part 15 UWB Regulations Filed by the Multi-band OFDM Alliance Special Interest Group ET Docket No. 04-352
• Sep 6, 2005 – SIA Comment to the FCC RE Biennial Regulatory Review of Part 25 Rules Governing the licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations IB Docket No. 00-248
• Aug 22, 2005 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC on Oppositions to Petition for Partial Reconsideration RE Wireless Operations and Rules for the 3650-3700 MHz Band, Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3GHz Bands ET Docket No. 04-151, WT Docket No. 05-96, ET Docket No. 02-380, ET Docket No. 98-237
• Aug 11, 2005 – SIA Opposition to Petitions For Reconsideration and Comments to the FCC RE Wireless Operations and Rules for the 3650-3700 MHz Band, Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3GHz Bands ET Docket No. 04-151, WT Docket No. 05-96, ET Docket No. 02-380, ET Docket No. 98-237
• Jul 20, 2005 – SIA Motion to the FCC for Extension of Time RE Revision of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems ET Docket no. 98-153
• Jul 20, 2005 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Use of Portions of Returned 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service Frequencies IB Docket No. 05-221
• Jul 11, 2005 – SIA Motion to the FCC for Extension of Time RE Revision of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems ET Docket no. 98-153
• Jul 11, 2005 – SIA Petition For Reconsideration RE Petition for Waiver of the Part 15 UWB Regulations Filed by the Multi-band OFDM Alliance Special Interest Group ET Docket No. 04-352
• Jul 11, 2005 – SIA Petition for Partial Reconsideration RE Wireless Operations and Rules for the 3650-3700 MHz Band, Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3GHz Bands ET Docket No. 04-151, WT Docket No. 05-96, ET Docket No. 02-380, ET Docket No. 98-237
• Jul 8, 2005 – SIA Petition for Reconsideration RE 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review of Part 25 Rules Governing the licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations IB Docket No. 00-248
• May 6, 2005 – SIA Letter to Industry Canada RE Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Wireless Systems Using Ultra-wideband Technology Notice No. SMSE-002-05
• May 6, 2005 – SIA Comments to New Zealand’s Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning Resources and Networks Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development RE Engineering Discussion Paper on Spectrum Allocations for Ultra Wide band Devices
• Apr 11, 2005 – SIA Petition to the FCC for Reconsideration RE Waiver for the Part 15 UWB Regulations Filed by the Multi-band OFDM Alliance Special interest Group ET Docket No. 04-352
• Mar 11, 2005 – SIA Petition to the FCC for Reconsideration RE Revision of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding UWB Transmission Systems ET Docket No. 98-153
• Mar 3, 2005 – SIA Written Ex Parte Submission to the FCC RE Multi-band OFDM Alliance Special Interest Group ET Socket No. 04-352
• Feb 3, 2005 – SIA Petition to the the FCC to Deny RE Request of FiberTower, Inc. for Waiver of Sections 101.103 and 101.115 of the Commission’s Rules to Permit the Use of 0.61 Meter Antennas in the 10.7-11.7 GHz Band DA Docket No. 05-114
• Nov 15, 2004 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE Unlicensed Operations in 3650-3700 MHz ET Docket No. 04-151
• Oct 27, 2004 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE JHU/APL letter on FSS WT Docket No. 0190 ET Docket No. 98-95
• Aug 31, 2004 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE PCS in 1995-2000 MHz Band ET Docket No. 00-258 IB Docket No. 99-81
• Aug 27, 2004 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Unlicensed Devices in Extended C-Band ET Docket No. 04-151 ET Docket No. 02-380 ET Docket No. 98-237
• Aug 23, 2004 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Opposition to the Petition for Rulemaking of FiberTower Inc. for Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules RM-11043
• Jul 28, 2004 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Unlicensed Devices in Extended C-Band ET Docket No. 04-151 ET Docket No. 02-380 ET Docket No. 98-237
• Apr 8, 2004 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band IB Docket No. 02-380
• Apr 7, 2004 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band IB Docket No. 02-380
• Mar 23, 2004 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review of Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules Governing the Licensing of Spectrum Usage by Satellite Network Earth and Space Stations IB Docket No. 00-248
• Feb 11, 2004 – SIA Ex Parte Letter to the FCC RE 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review of Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules Governing the Licensing of Spectrum Usage by Satellite Network Earth and Space Stations IB Docket No. 00-248
• Nov 17, 2003 – SIA Letter to FCC Chairman Powell RE 2 GHz MSS Re-Allocation ET Docket No. 00-258
• Sep 30, 2003 – Joint SIA Letter to NTIA RE FCC’s SPTF report
• Sep 16, 2003 – SIA Petition to the FCC for Extension RE UWB Proceeding ET Docket No. 98-153
• Aug 18, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Interference Immunity Performance Specifications for Radio Receivers and Digital TV Conversion ET Docket No. 03-65 MM Docket No. 00-39
• Aug 12, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Extending Protection from Radar Detectors to Ka Band Frequencies RM No. 10739
• Aug 5, 2003 – SIA Letter to the European Commission RE Recognized Spectrum Access
• Jul 22, 2003 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Interference Immunity Performance Specifications for Radio Receivers and Digital TV Conversion ET Docket No. 03-65 MM Docket No. 00-39
• May 29, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE 2 GHz Reallocation Petition for Reconsideration ET Docket No. 00-258 IB Docket No. 99-81 RM-9911 RM-9498 RM-10042
• May 28, 2003 – SIA Petition for Rulemaking to the FCC RE Amending Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules to Extend Protection from Radar Detectors to Ka Band Frequencies
• May 21, 2003 – SIA Petition to the FCC for Reconsideration RE Part 15 Rules regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems ET Docket No. 98-153
• May 15, 2003 – SIA Opposition to Emergency Request for Immediate Relief RE redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band
• Apr 17, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE C-Band IB Docket No. 02-380
• Apr 15, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RE Intelligent Transportation Services and 5.9 GHz Band WT Docket No. 01-90 ET Docket No. 98-95 RE-9096
• Apr 14, 2003 – SIA Reply Comments to the FCC RR 2 GHz MSS Spectrum Reallocation ET Docket No. 00-258 IB Docket No. 99-81 RM-9911 RM-9498 RM-10024
• Sep 23, 2002 – SIA written Via Satellite Article: Satellite Industry in 2001
• Aug 26, 2002 – SIA Opposition Comments to the FCC RE Radio Shack Petition for Waiver in Radar Detector Proceedings ET Docket No. 01-278 RM-9375 RM-10051
• Aug 1, 2002 – SIA Opposition Comments to the FCC RE RADAR motion for Stay ET Docket No. 01-278 RM-9375 RM-10051
• Jul 8, 2002 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Spectrum Policy Task Force ET Socket No. 01-135
• Jun 17, 2002 – SIA Peition for Reconsideration to the FCC RE UWB Report and Order ET Docket No. 98-153
• May 6, 2002 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Reallocation of 2 GHz MSS Spectrum ET Docket No. 02-135
• Mar 12, 2002 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE RADAR Group Proposal Regarding Part 15 ET Docket 01-278, RM-9375, RM-10051
• Feb 13, 2002 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE RADAR Group Proposal Regarding Part 15 ET Docket 01-278, RM-9375, RM-10051
• Jan 25, 2002 – SIA Letter to the FCC Opposing Nextel White Paper on Eliminating CMRS-Public Safety Interference in the 800 MHz Band
• Jan 7, 2002 – SIA Petition to the FCC for Reconsideration RE Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Band IB Docket No. 98-172 RM-9005, RM-9818
• Sep 4, 2001 – SIA Comments to the FCC RE Domestic Implementation of Global EHF Spectrum Sharing Arrangements IB Docket No. 97-95

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