LightSquared to Be Blocked by FCC After U.S. Interference Report

The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday that LightSquared's proposed wireless broadband network that would provide voice and Internet service using airwaves once reserved for satellite-telephone transmissions should be shelved because it interferes with GPS technology.

"Based on NTIA's independent evaluation of the testing and analysis performed over the last several months, we conclude that LightSquared's proposed mobile broadband network will impact GPS services and that there is no practical way to mitigate the potential interference at this time," the NTIA said in a letter (PDF) to the Federal Communications Commission.

"The commission clearly stated from the outset that harmful interference to GPS would not be permitted," the FCC said. "Consequently, the commission will not lift the prohibition on LightSquared."

LightSquared in a release issued yesterday before the FCC's statement said it is "committed to finding a resolution with the federal government and the GPS industry." The company said it "fully expects" the FCC "to recognize LightSquared's legal rights to build its $14 billion, privately financed network."

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