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Alternative Title:
LightSquared (LSQ) harmful interference testing conclusions DOC-312479A1 - February 14, 2012
Creators:
Sun, Tammy
Corporate Creators:
United States. Federal Communications Commission
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Broadband
Communication Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Global Positioning System
LightSquared
Mobile Communication Systems
Satellite Communication
Wireless Communication Systems

Resource Type:
Press Release
Geographical Coverage:
United States
OCLC Number:
779194448
Corporate Publisher:
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
NTL Classification:
NTL-GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS-GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Abstract:
“To drive economic growth, job creation, and to promote competition, the FCC has been focused on

freeing up spectrum for mobile broadband. This includes our efforts to remove regulatory barriers that

preclude the use of spectrum for mobile services. To advance these goals, the Commission runs open

processes – the success of which relies on the active, timely, and full participation of all stakeholders.

“LightSquared’s proposal to provide ground-based mobile service offered the potential to unleash new

spectrum for mobile broadband and enhance competition. The Commission clearly stated from the outset

that harmful interference to GPS would not be permitted. This is why the Conditional Waiver Order

issued by the Commission’s International Bureau prohibited LightSquared from beginning commercial

operations unless harmful interference issues were resolved.

“NTIA, the federal agency that coordinates spectrum uses for the military and other federal government

entities, has now concluded that there is no practical way to mitigate potential interference at this time.

Consequently, the Commission will not lift the prohibition on LightSquared. The International Bureau of

the Commission is proposing to (1) vacate the Conditional Waiver Order, and (2) suspend indefinitely

LightSquared’s Ancillary Terrestrial Component authority to an extent consistent with the NTIA letter. A

Public Notice seeking comment on NTIA’s conclusions and on these proposals will be released

tomorrow.

“This proceeding has revealed challenges to maximizing the opportunities of mobile broadband for our

economy. In particular, it has revealed challenges to removing regulatory barriers on spectrum that restrict

use of that spectrum for mobile broadband. This includes receivers that pick up signals from spectrum

uses in neighboring bands. There are very substantial costs to our economy and to consumers of

preventing the use of this and other spectrum for mobile broadband. Congress, the FCC, other federal

agencies, and private sector stakeholders must work together in a concerted effort to reduce regulatory

barriers and free up spectrum for mobile broadband. Part of this effort should address receiver

performance to help ensure the most efficient use of all spectrum to drive our economy and best serve

American consumers.”


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