[Scan-DC] FYI - Amazon developing its own wireless network

[Rick Hansen]

Hi Jeff, my hope is that their fees would be more reasonable than those
charged by Verizon and AT&T. 

It's interesting that they are considering divesting themselves of a
precious resource, spectrum, that would limit their future growth. 

I take it all of these services are encrypted or proprietary, so no scanning
opportunities?

Thanks,

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Krauss [mailto:jeff at krauss.ws] 
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 12:59 PM
To: Rick Hansen; Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] FYI - Amazon developing its own wireless network

Globalstar has a license to operate on 2483.5-2500 MHz.
They aren't going to allow it to be used for free by the public.
This would be a service they would offer, and it would not be free.

The Globalstar satellite system already provides 
duplex voice and data service, as well as GPS 
tracking and messaging, with that band as the downlink.

Globalstar is also proposing to use that band for 
satellite-to-aircraft links, to implement 
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast 
(ADS-B).  ADS-B augments air traffic control 
surveillance radar.  ADS-B provides Global 
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) derived aircraft position information.




At 12:18 PM 8/30/2013, Rick Hansen wrote:
>Amazon may be acquiring spectrum to offer Terrestrial Low-Power Service, a
>type of WiFi, over long distances in cities (TLPS).
>
>The presentation at the bottom shows some neat information on interference
>and signal strengths from .3-3000MHz and for WiFi spectrum.
>
>IMHO this would be great - we could make VOIP calls with our phones over
the
>internet via WiFi, bypassing the cell phone carriers.
>
>May we listen well 'n often,
>
>Rick
>
>
>From:
>http://wylywade.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/amazon-testing-new-tlps-wireless-n
e
>twork/?goback=%2Egde_5148241_member_269691811#%21
>
>
>Amazon testing new TLPS wireless network
>August 23, 2013
>
>Amazon has been testing a new wireless network which would allow users to
>connect its devices to the Internet, according to reports. As reported by
>Bloomberg, according to anonymous sources, the online retail giant has been
>testing the wireless network privately in Cupertino, California.
>The new network uses spectrum controlled by satellite firm Globalstar and
>testing took place in Amazons Lab126 research facility - the birthplace of
>Kindle devices. Globalstar is currently seeking FCC approval to convert
>approximately 80 percent of its satellite spectrum resources
>for Wi-Fi services after meeting with FCC representatives in June. A
>decision is expected this year, and if granted FCC permission, Globalstar's
>spectrum resources could be leased to multiple carriers or potentially
>contracted exclusively for Amazon. It is reported that Amazon is testing
the
>Terrestrial low-power service that has been developed by Globalstar.
>http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-23/amazon-is-said-to-have-tested-a
-
>wireless-network.html
>
>Note - TLPS = Terrestial Low-Power Service
>
>
>More here, including spectrum waterfall and footprint charts for WiFi:
>http://www.globalstar.com/en/ir/docs/Globalstar_Webinar_Presentation.pdf
>
>
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