Attachment STA Narr and Annexes

This document pretains to SES-STA-20171025-01206 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

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REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY SES Americom, Inc. (“SES”), pursuant to Section 25.120 of the Commission’s rules, respectfully requests Special Temporary Authority (“STA”) for 30 days to operate an earth station in Isabela, Puerto Rico (“Isabela Earth Station”) in the conventional C‐band. The Isabela Earth Station will communicate with AMC‐18 at 104.95° W.L., which is on the Commission’s Approved Space Station List for service to the U.S. market.1 SES seeks a 30‐day STA beginning no later than October 27, 2017.2 The Isabela Earth Station will be integrated into a temporary system with other operators to help restore local wireless service in Puerto Rico. As discussed below, grant of the requested authority is in the public interest as it will allow SES to provide services that will benefit the population in Puerto Rico as it recovers from the recent hurricanes and rebuilds its telecommunications infrastructure. Public Interest Showing In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico lost most of its wireless coverage across the island, leaving residents without cellphone service.3 In recent reports, the Commission estimates that the vast majority of cell sites remain out of service.4 SES subsidiary O3b is currently providing capacity to temporarily enable local wireless services.5 Due to high demand for satellite services in the region, SES is deploying the Isabela Earth Station to supplement these services. Grant of this STA request will serve the public interest because the Isabela Earth Station will be used to allow SES’s customer to provide internet connectivity throughout its Puerto Rican facility. This will allow a large local employer to resume its normal business operations and provide an economic boost to the region as it recovers from the impact of the recent storms. Earth Station Technical Parameters A description of the antenna and the proposed operations is provided in Annex 1, and Annex 2 sets forth the technical characteristics of the VertexRSI lightweight 2.4 meter terminal that will be used. Annex 3 contains a temporary uplink coordination report from Comsearch. 1 See Petition for Declaratory Ruling of SES Satellites (Gibraltar) Limited, Call Sign S2713, IBFS File No. SAT‐PPL‐ 20061006‐00118, granted Dec. 7, 2006. 2 Actual service will be provided from October 28th to November 7th. Given the urgent need to commence service immediately, SES respectfully submits that the circumstances justify grant of authority on less than three business days’ notice under Section 25.120(a). 3 See Elizabeth Weise, Puerto Rico is nearly entirely cut off from cellphone service, leading to low tech solutions, (Sept. 28, 2017), https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/09/28/puerto‐rico‐cell‐phone‐service‐tmobile‐att‐ hurricane/710775001/. 4 See, e.g., “Communications Status Report for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Maria,” (rel. Oct. 7, 2017), available at: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC‐347131A1.pdf. 5 See Application of O3b Limited, IBFS File No. SES‐STA‐20171011‐01135, granted Oct. 11 2017.

Conclusion The requested STA will allow SES to help restore connectivity to its customer’s facility in Puerto Rico as the local terrestrial networks are being repaired. Accordingly, and for good cause shown, SES respectfully requests that its STA be granted no later than October 27, 2017. 2

ANNEX 1: Operational Parameters Site Details Contact Information: Phone Number: Jose Ayala 818‐213‐5438 Arnie Christianson 202‐478‐7126 Geographic Coordinates: Latitude: 18° 28' 57" N Longitude: 67° 1' 56.28" W Site Elevation: 96.4 meters AMSL Antenna Details Antenna ID: Isabela 2.4m Manufacture/Model: VertexRSI 2.4m SF Flyaway Antenna Antenna Size: 2.4 meters Antenna Gain Transmit: 42.0 dBi at 6.1 GHz Antenna Gain Receive: 38.2 dBi at 3.9 GHz Height Above Ground Level: 2 meters Height Above Sea Level: 12 meters Total Input Power at the Flange: 272 watts Total EIRP for the Carriers: 63.6 dBW Operational Details Frequency Transmit/ Polarization Emission Max EIRP Max EIRP (GHz) Receive Designator per Carrier Density per (dBW) Carrier (dBw/4kHz) 3.7‐4.2 R Horizontal and 36MG7D 0.0 0.0 Vertical 5.925‐6.425 T Horizontal and 36MG7D 63.6 24.1 Vertical 3

ANNEX 2 –Terminal Characteristics

Model 2.4m SF Flyaway Antenna Flyaway Antennas Description The VertexRSI lightweight 2.4-meter flyaway antenna is designed for worldwide transmit and receive operation in C, X and Ku-band. This portable antenna consists of a carbon fiber composite reflector and aluminum support structures. This results in a low-weight antenna with superior stiffness and high performance under wind loading conditions. The unique shape and the accurate reflector surface provide exceptionally low sidelobe and cross-polarization performance well within INTELSAT and EUTELSAT requirements. Repeatability is maintained with precision registration of the nine reflector segments and the feed support structure. The complete antenna system, including a single feed, is packaged in nine robust portable cases. Features „„ Carbon fiber reflector ƒƒ Lightweight, precision surface and high stiffness „„ Easy deployment ƒƒ Two-person assembly, captive hardware, precision alignment „„ INTELSAT type approved, EUTELSAT compliant „„ High performance ƒƒ Low sidelobes and high E.I.R.P. capability Options „„ Finishes ƒƒ Green, tan or per customer spec „„ Feeds ƒƒ Four-port, Co pol, CP/LP switchable, DBS, Ka-band ƒƒ Motorized polarization The Strength to Perform „„ Motorization ƒƒ Az/El motorized, tracking using pulse sensors or resolvers

Technical Specifications Mechanical Azimuth Travel ±360° coarse, ±15° fine adjustment Elevation Travel 0° - 90° with fine adjustment Polarization Travel ±95° (linear polarization), optional motorized polarization available Reflector Structure Carbon fiber composite Pedestal Structure Aluminum Shipping Specifications Case Contents Case size Component weight Total weight (components and case) LxWxH lbs. (kg) lbs. (kg) 1 Pedestal, Az Axis Strut 35” x 29” x 24” 57 (25.9) 107 (48.5) 2 T-Head, Feed Mounting Plate 39” x 36” x 12” 37 (16.8) 86 (39) 3 Outrigger, Feed Boom 60” x 20” x 12” 63 (28.6) 111 (50.4) 4 Outrigger, Feed Boom 60” x 20” x 12” 60 (27.2) 111 (50.4) 5 Reflector Panels 1, 2 and 6 39” x 36” x 12” 54 (24.5) 99 (44.9) 6 Reflector Panels 3, 4 and 5 39” x 36” x 12” 36 (16.3) 82 (37.2) 7 Reflector Panels 7, 8 and 9 39” x 36” x 12” 35 (15.9) 81 (36.7) 8 Upper and Lower Backspine 38” x 37” x 24” 46 (20.9) 122 (55.3) Total System 8 Cases 388 (176) 799 (362.4) • Ku-Band LP Feed (includes 34” x 28” x 24” 15 (6.8) 67 (30.4) space for C-band LP feed) • X-Band CP Feed 34” x 28” x 24” 34 (15.4) 89 (40.4) • C-Band CP Feed 34” x 28” x 24” 30 (13.6) 70 (31.8) Finish (standard) White reflector and gray (powdercoated) positioner assembly Environmental Wind Loading Operational (with ballast) 30 mph (48 km/h) gusting to 45 mph (73 km/h) Survival (with tie-downs) 60 mph (97 km/h) gusting to 75 mph (121 km/h) Pointing Loss 2 dB peak at Ku-band (Rx) with control system Temperature Operational -30° to +122° F (-34° to +50° C) Survival -40° to +140° F (-40° to +60° C) Relative Humidity (operational and survival) 0% to 100% Solar Radiation 360 BTU/h/ft2 (1000 Kcal/h/m2) Shock and vibration As encountered during shipment by commercial air, sea or land Corrosive Atmosphere As encountered in coastal regions and/or heavily industrialized areas

Model 2.4m SF Flyaway Antenna C-Band 2-Port C-Band 2-Port X-Band 2-Port Ku-Band 2-Port Ku-Band 4-Port Linear Polarized Circular Polarized Circular Polarized Linear Polarized Linear Polarized Electrical Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Frequency (GHz) 3.625 - 5.850 - 3.625 - 5.850 - 7.250 - 7.900 - 10.950 - 13.750 - 10.950 - 13.750 - 4.200 6.425 4.200 6.425 7.750 8.400 12.750 14.500 12.750 14.500 Antenna Gain at Midband 38.20 dBi 42.00 dBi 38.06 dBi 42.10 dBi 43.50 dBi 44.20 dBi 47.19 dBi 49.00 dBi 47.10 dBi 48.80 dBi Antenna Noise Temperature 5° Elevation 49 K 51 K 65 K 63 K 85 K 10° Elevation 38 K 50 K 55 K 60 K 75 K 20° Elevation 33 K 49 K 51 K 56 K 69 K 40° Elevation 34 K 48 K 52 K 55 K 68 K Typical G/T at 4.0 and 7.5 GHz 20° Elevation, Clear Horizon C-Band 35° K LNA 19.5 dB/K X-Band 55° K LNA 23.2 dB/K Typical G/T at 4.0 and 10.95 GHz 10° Elevation, Clear Horizon C-Band 35° K LNA 18.8 dB/K C-Band 50° K LNA 18.1 dB/K Ku-Band 70° K LNA 25.4 dB/K Ku-Band 90° K LNA 24.7 dB/K Typical G/T at 11.85 GHz 20° Elevation, Clear Horizon Ku-Band 70° K LNA 25.7 dB/K Ku-Band 90° K LNA 25.1 dB/K Pattern Beamwidth (in degrees at midband) -3 dB Beamwidth 2.12 1.37 2.09 1.35 1.12 1.03 0.72 0.60 0.71 0.60 -15 dB Beamwidth 4.45 2.88 4.39 2.84 2.35 2.16 1.51 1.26 1.49 1.26 Sidelobe Performance For Angle A from 2° to 30° (typical) 24-25 Log A (Az plane) 24-25 Log A (Az plane) 29-25 Log A (in general) 29-25 Log A (in general) For Angle A beyond 29-25 Log A 29-25 Log A 29-25 Log A mainbeam to 20° For Angle A from 30° to 140° -10 dBi -10 dBi For Angle A from 140° to 180° 0 dBi 0 dBi Cross Polarization On Axis 30 dB 30 dB 19.7 dB 27.3 dB 21.3 dB 21.3 dB 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB 35 dB Within 1.0 dB 28 dB 28 dB 19.7 dB 27.3 dB 21.3 dB 21.3 dB 27 dB 35 dB 27 dB 35 dB Beamwidth VSWR 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.35:1 1.25:1 1.35:1 1.30:1 Axial Ratio 1.81 dB 0.75 dB 1.50 dB 1.50 dB Port-to-Port Isolation Rx/Tx (Rx frequency) 0 dB -30 dB 0 dB -50 dB 0 dB -110 dB 0 dB -30 dB 0 dB -50 dB Tx/Rx (Tx frequency) -60 dB 0 dB -100 dB 0 dB -110 dB 0 dB -85 dB 0 dB -85 dB 0 dB Feed Insertion Loss 0.15 dB 0.15 dB 0.40 dB 0.20 dB 0.40 dB 0.40 dB 0.30 dB 0.20 dB 0.60 dB 0.45 dB Output Waveguide Flange CPR-229G CPR-137G CPR-229G CPR-137G CPR-112G CPR-112G WR-75 Flat WR-75 Flat WR-75 Flat WR-75 Flat Interface Total Power Handling Capability 2 kW CW 2 kW CW 2 kW CW 1 kW CW 2 kW CW RF Specification 975-2837 975-2712 975-1701 975-1575 975-1708

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ANNEX 3 – Temporary Uplink Coordination Report 5

October 25, 2017 Re: O3b Networks USA, LLC. ISABELA, PR C-Band Transmit Only Earth Station Job Number: 171025COMSGE14 Dear Frequency Coordinator: This notice is being provided in accordance with Section 25.203(c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations. We are forwarding the attached coordination data on behalf of O3b Networks USA, LLC., 900 17th Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 for a C-Band Transmit Only Earth Station to be located in ISABELA, PR. The coordination notice is being circulated to the owners (or their protection agents) of all existing or proposed terrestrial facilities operating in a shared frequency band within the coordination contours of the proposed station(s). We respectfully request that you examine this data for its interference potential with your system(s). In the event that your analysis identifies potential interference cases that have not been resolved, please contact us by November 29, 2017. If there are any questions concerning this coordination notice, please contact Comsearch. Sincerely, COMSEARCH Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager gedwards@comsearch.com Enclosure(s)

Date: 10/25/2017 Job Number: 171025COMSGE14 Administrative Information Status ENGINEER PROPOSAL Call Sign Licensee Code O3BNET Licensee Name O3b Networks USA, LLC. Site Information ISABELA, PR Venue Name Latitude (NAD 83) 18° 28' 57.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 67° 1' 56.3" W Climate Zone B Rain Zone 1 Ground Elevation (AMSL) 96.4 m / 316.3 ft Link Information Satellite Type Geostationary Mode TO - Transmit-Only Modulation Digital Satellite Arc 104° W to 105° West Longitude Azimuth Range 247.2° to 247.9° Corresponding Elevation Angles 42.9° / 41.9° Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Information Transmit - FCC32 Manufacturer Vertex/RSI Model 2.4m SF Flyaway Gain / Diameter 42.0 dBi / 2.4 m 3-dB / 15-dB Beamwidth 1.00° / 2.00° Max Available RF Power (dBW/4 kHz) -17.9 (dBW/MHz) 6.1 Maximum EIRP (dBW/4 kHz) 24.1 (dBW/MHz) 48.1 Interference Objectives: Long Term -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Frequency Information Transmit 6.1 GHz Emission / Frequency Range (MHz) 36M0G7W / 5925.0 - 6185.0 36M0G7W / 6265.0 - 6425.0 Max Great Circle Coordination Distance 131.9 km / 82.0 mi Precipitation Scatter Contour Radius 100.0 km / 62.1 mi

Coordination Values ISABELA, PR Licensee Name O3b Networks USA, LLC. Latitude (NAD 83) 18° 28' 57.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 67° 1' 56.3" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 96.4 m / 316.3 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Model Vertex/RSI 2.4 meter Antenna Mode Transmit 6.1 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power -17.9 (dBW/4 kHz) Transmit 6.1 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 0 0.22 106.32 -10.00 129.92 5 0.00 109.82 -10.00 131.90 10 0.00 113.29 -10.00 131.90 15 0.00 116.67 -10.00 131.90 20 0.00 119.87 -10.00 131.90 25 0.00 122.89 -10.00 131.90 30 1.07 126.43 -10.00 100.00 35 1.07 129.10 -10.00 100.00 40 1.07 131.52 -10.00 100.00 45 1.72 134.18 -10.00 100.00 50 2.49 136.67 -10.00 100.00 55 2.49 138.09 -10.00 100.00 60 2.49 139.06 -10.00 100.00 65 1.68 138.72 -10.00 100.00 70 1.68 138.69 -10.00 100.00 75 1.68 138.16 -10.00 100.00 80 1.45 136.95 -10.00 100.00 85 1.25 135.33 -10.00 100.00 90 0.56 132.93 -10.00 104.28 95 0.53 130.78 -10.00 105.70 100 0.50 128.34 -10.00 107.29 105 0.50 125.67 -10.00 107.29 110 0.58 122.83 -10.00 103.28 115 0.57 119.74 -10.00 103.69 120 0.82 116.63 -10.00 100.00 125 0.83 113.27 -10.00 100.00 130 0.79 109.79 -10.00 100.00 135 0.96 106.29 -10.00 100.00 140 1.11 102.70 -10.00 100.00 145 1.25 99.05 -10.00 100.00 150 1.36 95.35 -10.00 100.00 155 1.53 91.62 -10.00 100.00 160 1.49 87.87 -10.00 100.00 165 1.71 84.11 -10.00 100.00 170 1.48 80.41 -10.00 100.00 175 1.69 76.68 -10.00 100.00 180 1.59 73.05 -10.00 100.00 185 1.46 69.51 -10.00 100.00

Coordination Values ISABELA, PR Licensee Name O3b Networks USA, LLC. Latitude (NAD 83) 18° 28' 57.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 67° 1' 56.3" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 96.4 m / 316.3 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Model Vertex/RSI 2.4 meter Antenna Mode Transmit 6.1 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power -17.9 (dBW/4 kHz) Transmit 6.1 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 190 1.58 65.97 -10.00 100.00 195 1.52 62.60 -10.00 100.00 200 1.50 59.31 -10.00 100.00 205 1.39 56.17 -10.00 100.00 210 1.55 53.04 -10.00 100.00 215 1.62 50.19 -10.00 100.00 220 1.60 47.64 -9.95 100.00 225 1.71 45.30 -9.40 100.00 230 1.79 43.32 -8.92 100.00 235 1.58 42.02 -8.59 100.00 240 1.27 41.29 -8.39 100.00 245 1.19 40.82 -8.27 100.00 250 1.17 40.81 -8.27 100.00 255 0.86 41.57 -8.47 100.00 260 1.04 42.35 -8.67 100.00 265 1.28 43.52 -8.97 100.00 270 1.47 45.18 -9.37 100.00 275 1.63 47.24 -9.86 100.00 280 1.56 49.81 -10.00 100.00 285 1.07 52.90 -10.00 100.00 290 0.38 56.28 -10.00 116.84 295 0.38 59.38 -10.00 116.83 300 1.72 62.03 -10.00 100.00 305 1.72 65.50 -10.00 100.00 310 0.50 69.47 -10.00 107.10 315 1.03 72.90 -10.00 100.00 320 1.03 76.57 -10.00 100.00 325 1.03 80.29 -10.00 100.00 330 0.00 84.14 -10.00 131.90 335 0.00 87.85 -10.00 131.90 340 0.00 91.57 -10.00 131.90 345 0.00 95.28 -10.00 131.90 350 0.00 98.98 -10.00 131.90 355 0.22 102.69 -10.00 129.92


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