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Dish Network tipped for nationwide satellite broadband network

, Aug 16th 2012 Discuss [2]

There are a significant number of Americans around the country that don't have access to broadband Internet. The reason many of these people don't have access isn't that they can't afford it. The reason that they don't have broadband is because in many rural locations broadband is simply not available by traditional means such as cable or DSL. That leaves the only option in some instances being satellite broadband. Read The Full Story

LightSquared files bankruptcy

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

LightSquared has announced that it is officially filing for bankruptcy. The company had hinted that bankruptcy might be its next option in early April. The company has laid off many workers and still holds out hope that it might be able to resolve the concerns of US regulators who have so far blocked the wireless broadband network. The concerns about the LightSquared stem from harmful interference of its network with many GPS devices already on the market. Read The Full Story

Gogo to acquire 1 megahertz spectrum from LiveTV

, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Gogo was one of the first companies in the market for in-flight broadband and digital entertainment. The company is very popular with people that fly on aircraft all around the world today. Gogo allows them to connect to the web and continue work and play during long flights. The company has announced that it is set to acquire new wireless spectrum that will allow it to expand its service. Read The Full Story

LightSquared on the brink as Falcone considers bankruptcy

, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [1]

Hedge fund manager Philip Falcone had big dreams for LightSquared. The original plan was for the company to provide wireless LTE broadband using frequencies very near those that GPS devices rely on. The idea sounded good at first and things are progressing rapidly until LightSquared came to the point where testing to be sure LightSquared devices wouldn't interfere with GPS begun. Read The Full Story

LightSquared dims as 45% of workforce is slashed

, Feb 22nd 2012 Discuss [6]

Things around the LightSquared offices have to be looking dim at this point. While the managers of the company continue to fight to get their proposed wireless 4G network approved, denials keep streaming in. LightSquared has announced that is having take rather drastic measures to save money and attempt to stay afloat. The company has announced that it is shedding 45% of its 330 person workforce. Read The Full Story

Clearwire hopes to have TD-LTE networks live by June 2013

, Feb 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

When Clearwire started, it was operating WiMAX networks in limited areas around the country. The rollout of those WiMAX networks took longer than expected and Clearwire ended up without the giant lead in 4G expected over LTE. Clearwire decided to start rolling out LTE networks in addition to WiMAX. Clearwire will specifically roll out TD-LTE networks around the country. Read The Full Story