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SASC’s NDAA Markup Opposes FCC’s Approval Of Ligado 5G Network Plan Citing GPS Risks

SASC’s NDAA Markup Opposes FCC’s Approval Of Ligado 5G Network Plan Citing GPS Risks

The Senate Armed Services Committee is formally opposing the FCC’s approval of Ligado Networks’ plan for a new commercial L-Band network for 5G infrastructure, including a provision in its fiscal year 2021 defense authorization bill prohibiting the use of Pentagon funds until an assessment is conducted on risks to GPS signals.  A summary of SASC’s markup of the FY ‘21 National Defense Authorization Act, approved by the committee on Thursday, calls the FCC’s ruling a “misguided decision” and follows earlier…

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