Spectrum Interference Issues: Ligado, the L-Band, and GPS

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Abstract:

On April 20, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved a controversial application by Ligado Networks, a U.S. satellite communications company, to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network using L-Band radio spectrum. Ligados stated intent is to offer a combined satellite and terrestrial communications network that will enable other telecommunications carriers to deploy 5G services and provide wireless internet to support industrial networks.

Author(s):
Gallagher, Jill
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Note
Publication Date:
2020 May 28
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
mobile phones, satellite communications, artificial satellites, l band, communication systems, congress, military operations, national security, networks, global positioning systems, homeland security, mobile communications, frequency, governments, navigation, power levels, public safety
Subject Categories:
Communications; Physics; Communications
Creation Date:
2022 May 24
Update Date:
2022 Jul 05