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

[Jeff Krauss]

I don't think Globalstar would be divesting.  They would be adding an 
additional service to use their underutilized spectrum resources.


At 01:10 PM 8/30/2013, Rick Hansen wrote:
>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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