FCC Should Seek Comment on Ligado Proposal for 1675-1680 MHz Band, CTIA Says
The FCC should at least seek comment on a proposal by Ligado Networks, formerly LightSquared, to repurpose the 1675-1680 MHz band and make it available via auction for commercial use, CTIA said in a letter filed in docket 12-340. The…
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Ligado proposal is "an opportunity to repurpose more spectrum for mobile broadband use and spur additional investment, innovation, and competitive forces in the broadband marketplace,” CTIA said. It said it recognizes questions remain: “Of course, there are other issues directly relevant to Ligado’s plans, including issues concerning interference to GPS, and as part of the Commission’s inquiry it should seek public comment on whether those interference concerns have been adequately addressed.”