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Wireless startup LightSquared files for bankruptcy

LightSquared Inc., which hoped to create an independent wireless broadband network in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Tags: wireless , broadband network , technology , FCC

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LightSquared tries to revive broadband network

A Virginia company is trying to revive its plan for a national high-speed wireless network, arguing that it can address federal regulators' concerns over interference with GPS devices.

Tags: GPS , National Broadband Plan , broadband network , FCC , technology

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FCC plans to nix wireless network that may jam GPS

Tags: FCC , GPS , NTIA , Commerce Department , technology

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Former OMB official weighs in on LightSquared broadband controversy

Both the Defense and Transportation Departments have asked the FCC to rescind its decision allowing a Virginia company to set up a national broadband network.

Tags: FCC , DoD , Transportation , GPS , broadband network , John Koskinen , OMB , Federal Drive , Michael OConnell , technology

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Officials: Broadband plan would disrupt GPS

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD , DoD Report , Commerce Department , Transportation , FAA

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Could new wireless network interfere with GPS?

Drivers, pilots and emergency responders depend on GPS every day to get where they need to go. But, there are concerns a new venture will disrupt this crucial system.

Tags: Michelle Basch , Meera Pal , GPS

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