Ligado
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.
Understanding the FCC’s outsized impact on the space industry
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is not a space agency, but many of its actions have shaping impacts on what happens in space.
HASC joins critics of FCC’s Ligado decision, FCC denounces ‘baseless fear mongering’
The House Armed Services Committee said the FCC's approval of Ligado’s proposal disregards federal law.
DoD says it was blindsided by FCC Ligado decision, will petition to have it reversed
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, DoD officials argued that Ligado’s 5G network will cause interference both for civilian and military users of GPS.
Iridium says coronavirus clouding revenue projection
The coronavirus pandemic is making it harder for Iridium to line up customers for its recently upgraded satellite constellation, but isn’t expected to reverse the company’s six-year annual growth streak, according to CEO Matt Desch.
Senate Armed Services Committee schedules hearing on FCC’s Ligado order
Inhofe: "Given that the FCC has made its decision, it’s critical our members understand the national security implications."
U.S. SPACECOM official on FCC Ligado decision: ‘I want to see the analysis’
Brig. Gen. James: GPS links are vulnerable, which is “part of the reason we're concerned about this situation.”
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If Ligado’s network moves forward, U.S. military will need plan to protect GPS
Goldfein: Ligado building a 5G network in the spectrum near GPS is a major concern
FCC’s approval of Ligado 5G network draws criticism from DoD, praise from State Dept.
DoD opposes the FCC's decision while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the deployment of the 5G network is “vital to our national security."
DoD issues new rebuke of FCC’s decision to allow Ligado 5G network
DoD issued a joint statement with the Department of Transportation criticizing the FCC ruling.
FCC to greenlight Ligado’s 5G network despite strong pushback from the Pentagon
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is poised to approve a spectrum application from Ligado Networks that would allow the company to deploy a wireless communications service that the Pentagon says will drown out GPS signals.
