Ligado Order Approved Unanimously, FCC Says
FCC members unanimously approved Ligado's use of its L-band spectrum for terrestrial use, the agency announced Monday morning. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the vote "another step forward for American leadership in 5G and advanced wireless services.” The vote "reflects the broad, bipartisan support that this order has received," he said.
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Swift action on the draft order, which went on circulation last week, was expected.
Ligado didn't immediately comment. The text of the order wasn't released and the commission didn't comment right away.