United States of America·North America & Caribbean
Lightsquared L.P.
OperatorLightsquared L.P.
United States of AmericaUS
PLMN ID · 311160
Technology
4G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
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- Operator
- Lightsquared L.P.
- Country
- United States of America(US)
- Dialling code
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- Mobile Country Code
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- 4G1 band on file
- Status
- Live
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About Lightsquared L.P.
Lightsquared L.P. was a planned mobile broadband network in the United States, operating under Mobile Country Code (MCC) 311 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 160. While never fully launched for public use, it aimed to provide 4G LTE services across North America & Caribbean, with an initial focus on the United States. Lightsquared's ambitious goal was to compete with established players like Verizon and AT&T in coverage. The company's plans faced considerable controversy due to concerns about potential interference with GPS signals. This interference raised significant safety issues, particularly affecting aviation navigation and emergency services, leading to regulatory hurdles with the FCC. Despite various attempts to mitigate interference and secure regulatory approval, Lightsquared ultimately encountered significant challenges preventing a full commercial rollout. The network aimed to bring mobile broadband availability to even more people.
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