Latest "ligado" stories

Senators launch last-minute push to overturn Ligado 5G decision

A bipartisan group of senators urges the FCC to overturn the 2020 Ligado decision establishing a new 5G network that critics say could interfere with GPS.

By Bryant Harris

16 months ago

Senate legislation would slow Ligado launch

The Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act would require a new study comparing Ligado and the Pentagon's claims on interference.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

House panel to hold private Ligado call with FCC and defense officials

Unlike a May 6 public hearing from the Senate Armed Services Committee, this briefing will feature representatives from the Federal Communications Commission.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Lawmakers demand information from FCC on Ligado fight

Thirteen Democrats and nine Republicans have teamed up to ask for information from the FCC.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Air Force works to ‘mitigate’ Ligado deal’s impact on GPS

Gen. David Goldfein and other Pentagon officials are "very concerned" after the FCC approved Ligado's L-band request on Monday.

By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

FCC unanimously approves spectrum plan Pentagon rejected

The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a long-standing application from Ligado Networks to operate in the L-band spectrum, overriding concerns from the Department of Defense and other government agencies which were concerned the company’s plan will cause damage to the Global Positioning System, sources said April 17.

By Mike Gruss and Aaron Mehta

4 years ago