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                                                           Before the
               FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
                   Washington, D.C. 20554
                                )
In the Matter of                )
                                )
Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.    )    File Nos.
                                )
Application for Special Temporary Authority  )    SES-STA-20000128-00108
                                )  SES-STA-20000817-01448
Request for Special Temporary Authority )
to Operate Earth Stations Communicating with      )    SES-STA-19990120-02064
Satellites of New Skies Satellite, N.V. )
                                )
Applications for Fixed Earth Station Licenses     )    SES-LIC-19980911-01272 et al.
                                )  SES-AMD-19981204-01992 et al.
                                )
                             ORDER
Adopted:   September 28, 2000                          Released: September 29, 2000
By the Chief, International Bureau:
                        I.  INTRODUCTION
 1.  By this Order, we grant a limited extension of Special Temporary Authority (STA) to Maritime
Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN) to continue to operate earth stations on six U.S. Navy vessels
on a non-harmful interference basis for 180 days from the release date of this Order.  We also expand the
scope of the STA to permit MTN to communicate with two satellites operated by New Skies Satellite,
N.V. (New Skies), with conditions, because the Commission determined in a previous Order that
communications with New Skies satellites are in the public interest.  We will not, however, extend the
STA for earth stations on the 34 commercial ships to which MTN is currently providing service because
MTN installed those earth stations on board foreign-registered ships.  In addition, we will not increase
the number of ships to which it may provide service.  Finally, we deny 32 earth station applications filed
by MTN to provide fixed-satellite service (FSS) on a primary basis in 17 U.S. seaports.  We take these
actions because the Commission does not have jurisdiction to license earth stations on foreign vessels.
                        II.  BACKGROUND
A.  Waiver
      1.  In 1996, the International Bureau (Bureau) and the Office of Engineering Technology (OET)
granted MTN's predecessor in interest, Crescomm Transmission Services, Inc. (Crescomm), authority to
provide non-conforming satellite services in frequency bands allocated to FSS and terrestrial fixed services,
including the 6 GHz portion of the C-band.  In doing so, the International Bureau and the Office of
Engineering and Technology (Bureau/OET) waived Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules, the Table of
Frequency Allocations, to allow this non-conforming use. The Crescomm Order did not grant construction
or operating authority because Crescomm had not applied for a Title III license.  Instead, Crescomm was
requested to file an appropriate radio license application.
 2.  In the Crescomm Order, the Bureau/OET placed additional conditions on Crescomm in granting
the waiver, explaining that the 6 GHz band carries "myriad public and private business communications,
and cannot tolerate harmful interference from MSS earth stations."  First, the Bureau/OET concluded that
any authority granted in conjunction with Crescomm's waiver would limit Crescomm to operations on a
non-harmful interference basis relative to all parties conforming to the Table of Frequency Allocations.  In
other words, Crescomm was prohibited from causing harmful interference to any other lawfully operating
radio station, and was required to cease operations immediately upon notification of interference.
Further, the Bureau/OET required Crescomm to forward complaints of all radio interference to the
Commission immediately, in writing.  In addition, the Bureau/OET prohibited Crescomm from
transmitting in the 6 GHz band within 100 kilometers (km) of land, in order to limit the potential for
harmful interference to other lawful operators in the C-band.  Finally, Crescomm was directed to work with
the National Spectrum Managers Association and other parties to develop interference assessment and
prevention standards from MSS in the 6 GHz band.
B.  Special Temporary Authority
 3.  In response to the Crescomm Order, MTN filed an STA request to operate earth stations on 45
ships for six months, under the conditions specified in the Crescomm Order. MTN represented that it
would place its earth stations only on U.S.-flagged vessels.  That STA was granted on January 30, 1997,
and requests for extension were granted several times subsequently.  In addition, in February 1997, MTN
was granted an STA to operate its earth stations on board vessels (ESVs) on a non-harmful interference
basis when the ships it served were in or near one of four U.S. seaports.  The U.S. seaport authority was in
addition to MTN's authority to operate its ESVs more than 100 km from land.  MTN's operating authority
was later expanded further to 17 U.S. seaports.  In summary, MTN's STA currently authorizes it to provide
satellite service on a non-harmful interference basis for up to 45 ships while those ships are (1) more than
100 km from land, (2) in motion to or from one of 17 U.S. seaports listed in Appendix A to this Order, or (3)
moored in one of those 17 U.S. seaports.  Furthermore, MTN is authorized to communicate with all U.S.-
licensed satellites, INTELSAT, and TDRS.
C.  Pending Applications
 4.  MTN has filed two applications to extend the STA for another six months, and to increase its
operating authority from 45 to 150 ESVs.  MTN has also filed a separate request for an STA to continue
communications between its ESVs and two satellites that have been transferred from the International
Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT) to New Skies Satellite, N.V. (New Skies).
 5.  In addition, MTN has filed 32 earth station applications to operate its ESVs as fixed earth
stations while the vessels carrying its ESVs are docked and stationary at one of 32 locations.  By
characterizing this service as FSS, that is, providing satellite service to fixed points, MTN submits that its
proposed operations conform to the Table of Frequency Allocations and could be provided on a primary
basis.  MTN later clarified that ten of its applications were for locations in U.S. Navy ports, and 22 for
locations in Commercial ports.  Finally, MTN provided additional technical information on its antennas,
because they do not comply with the technical requirements of Sections 25.209(a) and (b) of the
Commission's rules.
 6.  Two of MTN's FSS applications were placed on public notice in November 1998, and seven
parties filed petitions to deny.  The remaining 30 applications as amended were placed on public notice in
February 1999, and eight parties filed petitions to deny.  Among other things, the petitioners claim that
MTN mischaracterizes its service as FSS, and that MTN's operations will cause interference to their
terrestrial fixed and mobile operations in the C-band.
                        III.  DISCUSSION
 7.  For the reasons discussed below, we grant MTN a limited extension of its current STA for the
purpose of continuing service to six U.S. Naval vessels, and otherwise deny MTN's STA renewal request.
In addition, we require MTN to terminate operation of its ESVs on 34 foreign-flagged commercial ships
within five days of the release date of this Order.  We dismiss without prejudice MTN's request to expand
its authority to a total of 150 ships.  MTN is permitted to file a new STA request to the extent that any of
those additional ships are U.S.-flagged vessels.  We grant MTN's STA request to communicate with New
Skies satellites with respect to the six ESVs on naval vessels, and otherwise dismiss this STA request as
moot.  Finally, we deny MTN's applications for dockside fixed-satellite service.
A.  Special Temporary Authority for Mobile Operations
     1.  Foreign Ships
 8.  Section 306 of the Communications Act states that the Commission does not have authority
to license earth stations on ships of foreign registry.  MTN recently reported to the Bureau's staff that
34 of the ships on which it is providing service are not registered or "flagged" in the United States.
Thus, granting MTN's STA extension request with respect to the 34 foreign ships is outside the scope of
the Commission's jurisdiction.  Accordingly, MTN's STA extension request is denied with respect to
those 34 ships.  Under the terms of the original STA, "this authorization is subject to change, in any of its
terms, or to cancellation, in its entirety, at any time upon reasonable notice, but without hearing...."  We
therefore require MTN to terminate satellite service to the 34 foreign ships as soon as practicable, but no
later than five days after the release date of this Order.  MTN shall inform the Bureau by letter that
service to those vessels has been terminated no later than one day after MTN terminates service.
      9.  We find MTN's argument based on Section 80.1185(b) of the Commission's rules to be
irrelevant.  Section 80.1185(b) permits operators to place ESVs on ships they do not own.  MTN argues
that it may therefore place its ESVs on the 34 foreign registered ships.  Section 80.1185(b) does not
apply here because the Commission does not have authority to license ESVs on foreign ships, regardless
of whether MTN owns the ship.  Furthermore, when we granted MTN its Part 2 waiver, we classified
MTN's service as a mobile satellite service between ships and fixed or temporary-fixed satellite earth
stations in the fixed-satellite service.  Part 80 applies exclusively to maritime mobile satellite service.
Because MTN's service does not operate in frequency bands allocated to maritime mobile satellite
service, it is not classified as a maritime mobile satellite service in accordance with Part 80.
Consequently, the provisions of Part 80 do not apply to MTN's service.
      10.  MTN is free to seek licenses for its ESVs on foreign-registered ships from the countries in
which the ships are registered.  If MTN obtained an ESV license from any foreign country, MTN's
operations in or near U.S. waters must not cause harmful interference to U.S. licensees providing either
space or terrestrial services in the C-band.  Furthermore, according to WRC-2000, Resolution 82,
starting on January 1, 2002 (the date Resolution 82 enters into force), the Administrations licensing
MTN's ESVs on foreign ships should reach an agreement with the United States before MTN may
provide any satellite service to one or more of those ships in U.S. coastal regions.  Similarly, MTN
should reach agreements with other Administrations before operating in their coastal regions.  Moreover,
the United States and the licensing Administration should reach agreement on how close to U.S. shore
those ESVs may operate without prior coordination.
     2.  U.S. Ships
      11.  In response to MTN's applications for dockside fixed-satellite service, addressed below,
several commenters argue that MTN has not adequately coordinated its in-motion operations as required
by Section 25.203 of the Commission's rules.  We find these arguments misplaced.  MTN seeks a
renewal of an STA that permits it to operate only on a non-harmful interference basis.  As a non-
conforming user of frequency bands allocated to the fixed-satellite and fixed-terrestrial services, MTN's
in-motion operations have no right to any protection from interference from any conforming operation in
the C-band.  Further, MTN is required to cease operations immediately in the event of harmful
interference to any conforming operation in the C-band.  Consequently, regardless of MTN's
coordination efforts with conforming users, MTN is authorized to operate on a non-harmful interference
basis only.  Nonetheless, we encourage MTN and other operators to consult to reach private operating
arrangements that maximize use of the spectrum by allowing both services to operate.
     3.  Expansion of STA to Additional Ships
      12.  We dismiss without prejudice MTN's request to expand its STA authority from 45 ships to 150
ships, because of our ruling here that we do not have authority to license earth stations on ships of foreign
registry.  MTN may re-file this request to the extent that it can show that it will place its ESVs on U.S.-
flagged vessels.  If MTN can make this showing, we will consider granting MTN an STA to provide service
to those vessels under the same conditions that we have placed on MTN's current STA, including the
requirement to operate on a non-harmful interference basis.
     4.  Communications with New Skies Satellites
      13.  New Skies is a Netherlands-based satellite operator that was spun-off from INTELSAT in
1998.  MTN was authorized to communicate with two of the satellites transferred from INTELSAT to
New Skies, and now seeks an STA to permit its ESVs to continue to communicate with those two
satellites.  We grant this request with respect to the six ESVs on U.S. Navy Ships, and otherwise dismiss
this request as moot.  In the DISCO II Order, the Commission found that U.S.-licensed earth stations should
be permitted to communicate with non-U.S.-licensed space stations, provided that the earth station can show
that such communications are in the public interest, under the framework adopted in the DISCO II analysis.
This framework considers the effect on competition in the United States, spectrum availability,
eligibility and operating (e.g., technical) requirements, and national security, law enforcement, foreign
policy, and trade concerns.
      14.  In 1999, the Commission determined that communications with the New Skies satellites at
issue here are in the public interest, provided that the appropriate conditions are placed on those
communications.  In addition, once a non-U.S. satellite has been authorized to access the United States,
subsequent earth station operators are permitted to apply for authority to access that satellite by referring to
the first grant of authority in its application.  Thus, we expand MTN's STA, as conditioned below, to allow
it to use its six ESVs on Navy Ships to access the two New Skies satellites.
     5.  Summary
      15.  In summary, we grant MTN a 180-day extension of its conditional STA with respect to the
six U.S. Navy ships it is currently serving, and otherwise deny MTN's STA renewal request.  All the
conditions currently on MTN's STA will continue to apply.  In addition, we deny MTN's request for
extension of its conditional STA with respect to the 34 ships of foreign registry to which it now provides
service.  We require MTN to terminate operation of those ESVs as soon as practicable, but no later than
five days after the release date of this Order.  We dismiss MTN's request to expand its STA to 150 ships.
Finally, we allow MTN to use its six ESVs to communicate with two New Skies satellites subject to the
conditions described below.  Pursuant to this special temporary authority, MTN may operate six ESVs in
the C-band, when those ships are (1) more then 100 km from shore, (2) travelling to or from one of the 17
U.S. seaports listed in the Ordering Clauses of this Order, or (3) docked at one of those seaports.  All
operations must be on a non-harmful interference basis.
      16.  We emphasize that, under this STA, MTN has no authority to operate any ESV at any time on
any vessel other than the six U.S. Navy vessels authorized in this Order.  If MTN attempts to operate any
other ESV without obtaining proper authorization, it may be subject to sanctions, including forfeiture
liability.  Furthermore, if MTN attempts to operate any other ESV on a non-U.S. ship, it should first obtain
proper authorization from the foreign administration of the country in which the ship is registered, and the
foreign administration and the United States should reach a coordination agreement on the operation of that
ESV in or near U.S. waters.  If MTN attempts to operate an ESV on a foreign vessel under any other
circumstances, and those operations cause harmful interference to U.S. licensees providing either space or
terrestrial services in the C-band, MTN may be subject to sanctions, including forfeiture liability.
B.  Dockside Operations
     1.  Introduction
      17.  We next consider MTN's applications to operate its ESVs on a primary basis when the ships
carrying its earth stations are docked and stationary.  MTN asserts, and we agree, that operations from fixed
points while the ships are docked are fixed-satellite services.  We disagree with MTN, however, that its
dockside operations should be considered a permanent fixed-satellite service rather than a temporary fixed-
satellite service.  Further, while we might otherwise consider granting MTN authority for ESVs to operate
on a temporary-fixed basis, MTN has stated that such a grant would render it "unable to enter into long-term
transponder leases, and the cost for transponder space would become so prohibitive that MTN would be
unable to provide its services altogether."  Consequently, we deny MTN's application to operate ESVs as a
permanent fixed-satellite service, without prejudice to refiling if it decides to operate the ESVs on a
temporary-fixed basis only.
     2.  Characterization of Service as Fixed or Mobile Satellite Service
      18.  Several parties maintain that MTN's dockside operations are properly characterized as part of
a mobile satellite service.  FWCC argues that the Commission's rules do not contemplate treating a
service as fixed while a ship is in port, and mobile when the voyage resumes.  MTN responds that its
dockside service meets the definition of a "fixed satellite service" in the Commission's rules.  MTN
maintains that its service is a fixed satellite service because each earth station will be operated only at
fixed points within specified, defined areas.  According to MTN, even though the particular ship will
change, each ESV will have the same operating parameters and will operate from one of a number of
specified and fixed locations.
      19.  We agree with MTN.  MTN plans to provide satellite service to and from fixed dockside
locations.  These operations are consistent with the definition of "fixed satellite service" set forth in the
Commission's rules.  "Fixed satellite service" is defined as "[a] radiocommunication service between
earth stations at given positions, when one or more satellites are used; the given position may be a
specified fixed point or any point within specified areas."  A "fixed earth station" is defined as "[a]n
earth station intended to be used at a specified fixed point."  Furthermore, we know of no precedent that
precludes MTN from requesting separate authority for the fixed and in-motion segments of its service.
     3.  Characterization of Earth Stations as Permanent or Temporary Fixed Earth Stations
      20.  The Commission's rules provide for two types of fixed earth station licenses.  Regular or
permanent earth station licenses are designed for earth stations that will remain in operation for more
than six months.  There are usually no time restrictions on when a fixed earth station may operate.  Also,
once the earth station has been coordinated with other affected operators in the band to ensure that there
is usually no interference, there is no requirement that the earth station licensee recoordinate its
operations during the life of the license.  A temporary-fixed earth station is one that is intended to remain
at a single location six months or less.  In addition, a temporary-fixed earth station operator in the C-
band is required to coordinate with potentially affected terrestrial wireless operators before
transmitting.  Temporary-fixed earth station operators must also cease operations upon notification of
harmful interference.
      21.  MTN plans to operate each of its ESVs as a fixed earth station while the vessel carrying that
ESV is docked and stationary at one of the 32 locations listed in Appendix B.  FWCC asserts that, if we
authorize any MTN dockside service, that service should be treated as a temporary-fixed satellite service
rather than a permanent fixed satellite service.  API asserts that MTN should have requested temporary-
fixed earth station licenses, because permanent Fixed Earth Station authority would be an inefficient use
of the spectrum.  MTN claims that its service is not a temporary-fixed satellite service, because it
intends to offer service for longer than six months.  FWCC replies that a temporary-fixed license is
more appropriate because none of MTN's earth stations will remain at a single location for more than six
months, and that the length of time MTN plans to operate is irrelevant.  FWCC argues further that a
permanent fixed license would be appropriate only if the ship never leaves the dock.
 22.  FWCC claims further that granting MTN's applications would foreclose use of the entire 6
GHz band year-round, even though, for example, MTN needs only 80 kHz in Juneau, Alaska, and may
need spectrum only for a few days per year.  Century contends that granting MTN permanent authority
for dockside operations, even though it will use this spectrum only occasionally when a ship is in port,
would result in warehousing.  MTN claims that it may reduce its frequency demands once the National
Spectrum Managers Association has established criteria for coordinating in-motion services.  Until then,
however, MTN claims that it cannot determine which frequencies can be deleted without precluding
continuous operations on the same frequencies for both dockside and in-motion operations.
      23.  We find that MTN's proposed dockside service is a temporary-fixed earth station service
rather than a permanent fixed earth station service.  Section 25.277(a) of the Commission's rules states
that a temporary fixed earth station license is appropriate if the earth station "is to remain at a single
location for fewer than 6 months . . . ."  MTN has not shown that any ship carrying one of its ESVs will
remain at a single location for more than six months.
      24.  Further, we agree with FWCC that allowing MTN to operate on a permanent fixed basis
would result in inefficient spectrum use for two reasons.  First, MTN does not plan to use portions of the
spectrum for which it seeks authorization.  By requesting authority to hold spectrum to the exclusion of
others that may be ready to proceed with their business plans, MTN forecloses others from using those
frequencies in the 6 GHz band while MTN develops its plans for its future mobile satellite service.
Second, MTN plans to use the remaining spectrum only intermittently while the ships carrying its earth
stations are at port.  As a result, other fixed earth station and terrestrial operators that share the C-band on
a co-primary basis would be excluded from using this spectrum in the geographic area around the MTN
portside locations.
      25.  We recognize that MTN has stated that if it does not receive a permanent license it "would
be unable to provide its services altogether."  Nevertheless, we cannot, on this basis, allow MTN to
provide temporary-fixed service under the status of a permanent fixed-satellite service to the detriment of
co-primary terrestrial and satellite operators.  We therefore deny MTN's FSS applications, without
prejudice to refiling if MTN decides to provide its service on a temporary-fixed basis only.
      26.  MTN may continue to provide service from its dockside locations to the six U.S. Navy ships
on a non-harmful interference basis, as it has in the past pursuant to its STA.  Under that STA, MTN is
required to cease operations immediately upon notification that it is the source of interference, and must
notify the Commission of any complaints of harmful interference within five days.  Furthermore, we
reserve the right to cancel MTN's STA without hearing in the event of interference.
C.  Summary
      27.  In summary, we grant MTN's request for an extension of its conditional STA with respect to
the ESVs on the six U.S. Navy ships it is currently serving, and otherwise deny MTN's request.  MTN is
authorized to operate these six ESVs on Navy ships for an additional 180 days, when those ships are (1)
more then 100 km from shore, (2) travelling to or from one of the 17 U.S. seaports listed below, or (3)
docked at one of those seaports.  All those operations must be on a non-harmful interference basis.  In
addition, we require MTN to terminate operation of the ESVs on the 34 ships of foreign registry to which
it now provides service.  MTN must terminate those operations as soon as practicable, but no later than
five days after the release date of this Order.  We dismiss MTN's request to expand its STA from 45 to
150 ships.  Finally, we deny MTN's requests for authority for fixed-satellite service on a primary basis at
the dockside locations listed in Appendices A and B to this Order.
                     IV.  ORDERING CLAUSES
 28.  Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the Requests for Extension of Special Temporary
Authority filed by Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. on January 28, 2000, and August 17,
2000, ARE GRANTED, with respect to six earth stations on U.S. Naval Vessels operating in the 6 GHz
band, and otherwise ARE DENIED.  These authorizations SHALL EXPIRE 180 days from the release
date of this Order.  This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
     (a)  Any actions taken as a result of this Special Temporary Authority are solely at Maritime
     Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s own risk.
     (b)  Operations are limited to areas greater than 100 km from shore, and the ports and areas of the
     following 17 seaports: Bremerton, Washington; Everett, Washington; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida;
     Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Key West, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Mayport Naval
     Base in Jacksonville, Florida; Miami, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Norfolk, Virginia; Port
     Canaveral, Florida; San Diego, California; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Skagway, Alaska; St. Thomas,
     U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tampa, Florida.
     (c)  Harmful interference shall not be caused to, and Maritime Telecommunications Network,
     Inc. is required to accept harmful interference from, any other lawfully operating radio station.
     Operations shall cease immediately upon notification of such interference, and complaints of all
     radio interference shall be forwarded immediately to the Commission, in writing.
     (d) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. must comply with all applicable international
     coordination and operational requirements;
     (e)  All transmitting facilities shall comply with Commission guidelines for human exposure to
     radio frequency electromagnetic fields as defined in 47 C.F.R.  1.1307(b) and 1.1310,
     including labeling and other appropriate requirements for subscriber transceiver units;
     (f)  All antenna towers (masts), where required, shall be marked and lighted in accordance with
     FCC and FAA regulations; and
     (g)  This authorization is subject to change in any of its terms, or to cancellation in its entirety, at
     any time upon reasonable notice, but without hearing if, in the opinion of the Commission,
     circumstances should so warrant.
 29.  IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Requests for Expansion of Special Temporary
Authority from 45 to 150 earth stations on board vessels, filed by Maritime Telecommunications
Network, Inc. on January 28, 2000, and August 17, 2000, ARE DISMISSED without prejudice.
 30.   IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. SHALL
TERMINATE service to 34 earth stations on non-U.S. registered vessel as soon as practicable, but no
later than five days from the release date of this Order.  Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.
SHALL INFORM the International Bureau by letter no later than one day after it terminates service to
these vessels that it has terminated service.
 31.   IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the request for Special Temporary Authority to operate
its earth stations with New Skies 513, located at 183  E.L., and New Skies 803, located at 338.5  E.L.,
filed by Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. on January 20, 1999, IS GRANTED, with respect
to six earth stations on U.S. Navy Ships, and otherwise IS DENIED.
 32.  Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s authorization to communicate with New
Skies 513, located at 183  E.L., and New Skies 803, located at 338.5  E.L., is subject to the following
conditions:
     (a) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are
     permitted to communicate with New Skies 513, located at 183  E.L. (177  W.L.), and New Skies
     803, located at 338.5  E.L. (21.5  W.L.) to provide non-conforming mobile-satellite services in
     the 5925-6425 MHz frequency band in the United States.  Provision of direct-to-home services,
     direct broadcast services, or digital audio radio services are prohibited.
     (b) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are
     permitted to communicate with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, provided that New Skies
     Satellites, N.V., files quarterly reports with the Commission regarding the status of (1) its initial
     public offering (IPO) and associated dilution of INTELSAT's Signatories' ownership; (2)
     information on New Skies's progress towards novating customer contracts; and (3) information
     on New Skies's progress towards terminating remaining service agreements between INTELSAT
     and New Skies. These reports shall include specific information on the IPO, such as (1) selection
     of an investment bank/underwriter; (2) filing of the registration statement with the Securities and
     Exchange Commission; (3) completion of financial analysis and due diligence; (4) a copy of the
     Preliminary Prospectus and the Final Prospectus (when made available to the general public);
     and (5) information on novation of its customer contracts.
     (c) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are granted
     a waiver of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i), 25.210(j)(1),
     and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3),
     25.210(c), 25.210(i), 25.210(j)(1), 25.211(a), for the limited purpose of communicating with
     New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, consistent with the conditions set forth in Maritime
     Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s Special Temporary Authority.
     (d) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are
     permitted to communicate with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, provided that New Skies
     Satellites, N.V., remains in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached
     between the United States and INTELSAT regarding New Skies 513 and New Skies 803.
     (e) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are
     permitted to communicate with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, provided that those
     communications do not cause harmful interference to, and do not claim protection from, U.S.
     services provided by U.S.-authorized satellite networks that are compliant with the Commission's
     two-degree spacing rules.
     (f) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are
     permitted to communicate with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, provided that those
     communications do not cause harmful interference to, and do not claim protection from, U.S.
     services provided by U.S.-authorized services provided over non-U.S.-authorized satellite
     networks that are compliant with the Commission's two-degree spacing rules.
     (g) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are required
     to cease communications with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803 immediately upon notification
     of harmful interference.  Complaints of all radio interference shall be forwarded to the
     Commission in writing.
 33.  IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Applications for Fixed Earth Station Licenses filed by
Maritime Telecommunications Network Inc. on September 11, 1999, and listed in Appendix A, and the
Applications for Amendment of those Applications for Fixed Earth Station Licenses filed by Maritime
Telecommunications Network, Inc. on December 4, 1999, and listed in Appendix B, ARE DENIED.
      34.  IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. is afforded
30 days from the date of release of this Order and Authorization to decline any authorization granted in
this Order as conditioned.  Failure to respond within this period will constitute formal acceptance of the
authorization as conditioned.
 35.  This Order is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission's rules on delegated
authority, 47 C.F.R.  0.261, and is effective upon release.  Petitions for reconsideration under Section
1.106 or applications for review under Section 1.115 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  1.106,
1.115, may be filed within 30 days of the date of the release of this Order.  (See 47 C.F.R.  1.4(b)(2).)
                    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
                         Donald Abelson
                         Chief, International Bureau
                           APPENDIX A
                 MTN Earth Station Applications
I.  Applications for Locations in Naval Facilities
File Number              Call Sign Location
SES-LIC-19980911-01272   E980389   Bremerton, WA
SES-LIC-19980911-01273   E980390   Bremerton, WA
SES-LIC-19980911-01274   E980391   Everett, WA
SES-LIC-19980911-01282   E980399   Jacksonville, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01286   E980403   Norfolk, VA
SES-LIC-19980911-01289   E980404   Norfolk, VA
SES-LIC-19980911-01291   E980405   Norfolk, VA
SES-LIC-19980911-01294   E980408   San Diego, CA
SES-LIC-19980911-01295   E980409   San Diego, CA
SES-LIC-19980911-01296   E980410   San Diego, CA
II.  Applications for Locations in Commercial Seaports
File Number              Call Sign Location
SES-LIC-19980911-01275   E980392   Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01276   E980393   Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01277   E980394   Juneau, AK
SES-LIC-19980911-01278   E980395   Ketchikan, AK
SES-LIC-19980911-01279   E980396   Key West, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01280   E980397   Los Angeles, CA
SES-LIC-19980911-01281   E980398   Los Angeles, CA
SES-LIC-19980911-01283   E980400   Miami, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01284   E980401   Miami, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01285   E980402   New Orleans, LA
SES-LIC-19980911-01292   E980406   Port Canaveral, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01293   E980407   Port Canaveral, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01297   E980411   San Juan, PR
SES-LIC-19980911-01299   E980412   San Juan, PR
SES-LIC-19980911-01300   E980413   Skagway, AK
SES-LIC-19980911-01301   E980414   St. Thomas, VI
SES-LIC-19980911-01302   E980415   St. Thomas, VI
SES-LIC-19980911-01303   E980416   Tampa, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01304   E980417   Tampa, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01305   E980418   Tampa, FL
SES-LIC-19980911-01306   E980419   St. Thomas, VI
SES-LIC-19981019-01468   E980470   Miami, FL 
                           APPENDIX B
             MTN Amendments filed December 4, 1998
I.  Amendments to Applications for Locations in Naval Facilities
File Number              Call Sign      Location
SES-AMD-19981204-02022   E980399   Jacksonville, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02023   E980404   Norfolk, VA
SES-AMD-19981204-02024   E980403   Norfolk, VA
SES-AMD-19981204-02028   E980405   Norfolk, VA
SES-AMD-19981204-02030   E980410   San Diego, CA
SES-AMD-19981204-02035   E980408   San Diego, CA
SES-AMD-19981204-02037   E980389   Bremerton, WA
SES-AMD-19981204-02041   E980409   San Diego, CA
SES-AMD-19981204-02168   E980390   Bremerton, WA
SES-AMD-19981204-02169   E980391   Everett, WA
II.  Amendments to Applications for Locations in Commercial Seaports
File Number              Call Sign      Location
SES-AMD-19981204-01992   E980407   Port Canaveral, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-01993   E980418   Tampa, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-01994   E980416   Tampa, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-01995   E980417   Tampa, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-01996   E980413   Skagway, AK
SES-AMD-19981204-01997   E980419   St. Thomas, VI
SES-AMD-19981204-01998   E980414   St. Thomas, VI
SES-AMD-19981204-01999   E980415   St. Thomas, VI
SES-AMD-19981204-02004   E980402   New Orleans, LA
SES-AMD-19981204-02006   E980470   Miami, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02008   E980394   Juneau, AK
SES-AMD-19981204-02011   E980411   San Juan, PR
SES-AMD-19981204-02012   E980406   Port Canaveral, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02014   E980393   Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02017   E980392   Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02020   E980396   Key West, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02031   E980412   San Juan, PR
SES-AMD-19981204-02032   E980397   Los Angeles, CA
SES-AMD-19981204-02033   E980400   Miami, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02034   E980401   Miami, FL
SES-AMD-19981204-02036   E980398   Los Angeles, CA
SES-AMD-19981204-02040   E980395   Ketchikan, AK
                           APPENDIX C
                           Pleadings
Petitions Filed December 18, 1998:
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, Inc. (APCO)
Century Telephone of Washington, Inc. (Century)
Consortium Digital Microwave System (CMDS)
Fixed-Wireless Communications Coalition (FWCC)
UTC, The Telecommunications Association (UTC)
Petitions Filed March 5, 1999:
AAR
API
APCO
CMDS
County of Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles)
FWCC
UTC
WJG MariTEL Corporation (MariTEL)
Consolidated Opposition Filed March 18, 1999
MTN
Replies filed March 30, 1999
AAR
API
CDMS
FWCC