Tag Archives: WCS Coalition

FCC orders fix to unleash wireless broadband near Sirius XM band

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission’s long awaited Order to fix interference problems between Sirius XM [SIRI] and the neighboring Wireless Communications Services (WCS) band is published. Here’s hoping it will at long last resolve this feud, and allow for peaceful coexistence … finish reading FCC orders fix to unleash wireless broadband near Sirius XM band

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Sirius XM accuses wireless companies of “warehousing” spectrum next door to satellite radio

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The great accusation fest which is the struggle between Sirius XM (SIRI) satellite radio and a host of wireless companies went to its next round on Friday, with Sirius accusing the companies of “warehousing” their licenses nearby the service’s bandwidth: … finish reading Sirius XM accuses wireless companies of “warehousing” spectrum next door to satellite radio

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Wireless companies blast Sirius XM in spectrum controversy

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

The Federal Communications Commission has called for comment on proposed rules intended to prevent interference between Sirius XM radio (SIRI)  and wireless broadband in the 2.3 GHz band area. But when Sirius XM asked for a one week extension on … finish reading Wireless companies blast Sirius XM in spectrum controversy

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Sirius XM “extremely disturbed” by FCC wireless non-interference proposals

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

Sirius XM satellite radio CEO Mel Karmazin warned the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday that the FCC’s proposed non-interference rules with a nearby wireless band won’t do. “We are extremely disturbed by the proposal,” Karmazin confided in a letter sent … finish reading Sirius XM “extremely disturbed” by FCC wireless non-interference proposals

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Will the FCC’s National Broadband Plan resolve Sirius XM’s little war with big wireless?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

As Federal Communications Commission watchers everywhere know, a huge part of the agency’s strategy to build out the nation’s broadband infrastructure will be to get more spectrum licenses to the wireless industry. In fact, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski says the … finish reading Will the FCC’s National Broadband Plan resolve Sirius XM’s little war with big wireless?

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Ford, Volvo, Chrysler back Sirius XM on wireless interference fight

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Matthew Lasar

Looks like the Sirius XM satellite radio service has brought out some big automotive guns in its feud with the  WCS Coalition over tower interference concerns  between wireless and satellite services.  Ford, Volvo, and Chrysler have  written to the Federal … finish reading Ford, Volvo, Chrysler back Sirius XM on wireless interference fight

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Could the wireless spectrum crisis resolve the Sirius XM/WCS radio band interference crisis?

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Matthew Lasar

The endless battle between Sirius XM and the WCS Coalition over band interference may see a little more public attention that that the Chair of the FCC says there’s a “looming spectrum crisis” for wireless. Continue reading →

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