LightSquared has been in headlines in recent months for reports of GPS interference and rumors of a long-term network sharing deal with Sprint. The decision was made July 24h to insert language into an upcoming spending bill that would prevent the FCC from spending any money approving or even considering any LightSquared network until all GPS interference issues have been resolved.
The Committee on Appropriations, which holds a great deal of power along with the authority over the national Treasury, holds that even time spent considering the LightSquared network while reports are still showing blatant interference issues would be futile. This is quite a victory for GPS advocates, such as the Coalition to Save Our GPS, who have been working to prevent GPS interference to preserve this critical first responder tool.
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