Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, February 9, 2009 TerreStar Europe Submits CDR Milestone Certification for 2GHz MSS S-Band Spectrum Authorization Application to European Commiss
LONDON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--TerreStar Europe Limited, a European mobile communications provider and an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTR), today announced that it has submitted a filing to the European Commission certifying that it had complied with the Critical Design Review milestone of the Pan-European 2GHz MSS S-band selection and spectrum authorization process.
"This CDR milestone certification filing underscores TerreStar Europe's commitment to seeking authority to provide service in Europe and our scrupulous compliance with the Commission's process. We look forward to the next stage of the Commission's review," said Richard Vos, Director, TerreStar Europe Limited.
TerreStar Europe plans to create a pan-European integrated satellite and complementary ground component network that is designed to provide high quality, cost-effective, seamless wireless applications and services to urban, rural and remote regions of Europe on a wholesale basis.
The TerreStar satellite-terrestrial wireless broadband network can allow customers to operate using a conventionally-sized mobile device capable of communicating over both traditional land-based wireless networks and the satellite network. TerreStar plans to provide multiple communications applications including voice, data, and video services.
About TerreStar Europe Limited
TerreStar Europe Limited, an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation (NASDAQ:TSTR), plans to develop the first next-generation mobile satellite integrated with terrestrial communications networks that will provide universal access and tailored applications throughout Europe over conventionally-sized wireless devices.
About TerreStar Corporation
TerreStar Corporation is the controlling shareholder of TerreStar Networks Inc. and TerreStar Global Ltd. For additional information on TerreStar Corporation, please visit the company's website at [ www.terrestarcorp.com ].
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