TLPS a 'Good Neighbor,' Globalstar Tells Pai Aide
Globalstar's broadband terrestrial low-power service (TLPS) "is a good neighbor" to Wi-Fi operations on IEEE 802.11 Channel 11 and other channels and Bluetooth device operations within an unlicensed band at 2400-2483.5 MHz, the company said. It cited a recently completed…
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TLPS demonstration at the agency's Technology Experience Center, in a filing Friday in docket 13-213. Bluetooth, cable and other interests have criticized that demo (see 1503190025). "Globalstar’s demonstration showed that Bluetooth-enabled devices, including a heart rate monitor, wireless speaker, and various computer mouses, worked without any service impact in the presence of TLPS," said the filing on the satellite company's meeting with an aide to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai. "Consumers will benefit significantly from the provision of TLPS across 22 megahertz of additional broadband spectrum in the 2.4 GHz band." Globalstar said it seeks adoption of the commission's proposed TLPS rules.