ICO Approved for Ancillary Terrestrial Component Use By FCC

RESTON, Va.--(Business Wire)--
ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ: ICOG)today announced that
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the application of its
subsidiary, New ICO Satellite Services G.P., to utilize an ancillary terrestrial
component (ATC) in conjunction with its mobile satellite services (MSS).

ATC authority will allow ICO to use its 20 megahertz of 2 GHz spectrum for
two-way terrestrial communications to enhance coverage and capacity of its MSS
system by integrating terrestrial base stations into its network. In granting
the ATC authority, the FCC also approved ICO`s requests to use the spectrum in a
more efficient manner, consistent with rules of operation for comparable
terrestrial spectrum.

ICO is currently conducting trials of MSS/ATC services in the Las Vegas, Nevada
and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina markets, including a mobile interactive media
service known as ICO mim. ICO mim is one of many advanced services that ICO will
be able to deploy using its MSS/ATC system. ICO is engaged in development
efforts that will permit the MSS/ATC system, over time, to offer a range of
nationwide, interactive, broadband-enabled services.

"ATC approval is yet another major milestone achieved by ICO, and we thank the
FCC for their continued efforts in support of a new generation of mobile
satellite services," commented Tim Bryan, chief executive officer for ICO. "With
operating rules that are now aligned with all of the major wireless service
spectrum bands, ICO is well-positioned to leverage the economies of scale for
equipment and technology deployment to provide the seamless, nationwide service
experience that only mobile satellites can deliver."

Use of the ATC authority is subject to ICO`s compliance with FCC regulations and
conditions of the order, a copy of which may be found on the FCC's website at:
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-38A1.doc and on the
About Us page of www.ICO.com.

About ICO

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited is a satellite communications
company developing an advanced next-generation hybrid media system, combining
both satellite and terrestrial communications capabilities. ICO`s satellites are
capable of supporting wireless voice, data, and/or Internet services on mobile
and portable devices. In North America, through its subsidiary ICO North
America, Inc., ICO is deploying a mobile interactive media service known as ICO
mim. ICO mim will combine ICO`s unique interactive satellite capability with
nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of navigation, enhanced roadside
assistance and the ultimate mobile video experience, including 10-15 live
channels of premium television content. ICO is based in Reston, Virginia. For
more information, visit www.ico.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those
regarding ICO`s ability to utilize ATC and its offering of ICO mim and other
services over an MSS/ATC system. These forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
expected results. More information about risks is contained in ICO's most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak
as of the date hereof, and ICO undertakes no obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statements for any reason.

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited
Christopher Doherty, 703-964-1414
christopher.doherty@ico.com

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