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Ligado says the SkyTerra Next approach would help expand space-based 5G connectivity for U.S. consumers in areas where terrestrial coverage is limited.
Ligado says SkyTerra Next complements its existing SkyTerra-1 operations.
Ligado says SkyTerra Next will comply with FCC requirements and regulations for mobile satellite services in the L-band.
Ligado filed with the FCC to host an L-band payload on AST SpaceMobile satellites.
Ligado says deploying SkyTerra Next would make more efficient use of its licensed L-band spectrum.
Ligado says AST SpaceMobile will be Ligado’s largest customer for SkyTerra Next.
Ligado says SkyTerra Next is designed to protect GPS and other adjacent-band services.
Ligado asked the FCC in December to modify its satellite license to deploy SkyTerra Next on AST SpaceMobile’s Low-Earth Orbit constellation.
AST SpaceMobile filed a statement supporting Ligado’s request for FCC approval.
Iridium filed a petition asking the FCC to deny Ligado’s request.
Viasat supports Ligado’s FCC application.
Ligado’s SkyTerra Next proposal is intended to support an L-band mobile satellite system providing service in the United States.
Ligado struck a spectrum deal with AST SpaceMobile last year that gives AST SpaceMobile L-band mobile satellite spectrum rights in the United States and Canada.
The Mobile Satellite Services Association supports Ligado’s FCC application.
Ligado plans to partner with AST SpaceMobile to provide direct-to-device mobile satellite service in the L-band for U.S. businesses, government users, and consumers in areas without mobile broadband.
The GPS Innovation Alliance argues that Ligado’s proposal raises substantial questions about harmful interference to GPS services.
Ligado says the proposed L-band payload will work within its existing L-band coordination agreements and FCC rules.
Founding members of the Mobile Satellite Services Association include Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, and Omnispace.
AST SpaceMobile agreed to pay approximately half a billion dollars for MSS spectrum rights from Ligado, while SpaceX made a $17 billion deal with EchoStar.
The use of L-band spectrum is necessary for AST SpaceMobile to use its Ligado L-Band North American rights in Canada and the U.S.