Ligado
Report: Ligado’s wireless network will interfere with Iridium and some GPS services
An independent review of Ligado’s planned deployment of a terrestrial wireless network concluded that it will likely interfere with GPS signals and with space-based communications services provided by Iridium.
Ligado Networks critics step up opposition as service launch nears
Ligado Networks faces renewed calls to block its terrestrial wireless plans over GPS interference concerns as the company prepares to turn part of its network on as early as Sept. 30.
Ligado Networks passes 3GPP review for 5G plan
Ligado Networks is a step closer toward using its L-band satellite spectrum for terrestrial wireless services in the U.S., after getting clearance from the 3GPP consortium that sets global communications standards for 5G.
Inhofe blocks nomination of FCC commissioner over Ligado order
Inhofe said he would block O’Rielly until the nominee “publicly commits to vote to overturn the current Ligado order.”
GPS committee calls FCC Ligado order a “grave error”
A committee charged with giving the U.S. government advice on space-based navigation services concluded that the FCC’s approval of Ligado’s 5G network is a “high-risk” decision that jeopardizes GPS services.
Coalition of GPS user groups joins fight against FCC’s Ligado decision
Five associations representing users of the Global Positioning System will be joining forces against the FCC.
FCC stands by Ligado decision as lawmakers step up criticism
The FCC pushed back on new criticism from the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
Pentagon presses on with campaign to overturn FCC’s Ligado order
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration formally petitioned the FCC to reverse its decision to grant a spectrum license to Ligado.
DoD looks to Congress for help in dispute with FCC over Ligado network
Mike Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said DoD will seek help from Congress to get the FCC to reverse its decision.
