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Lightsquared L.P.United States of America
311130

LightSquared L.P., operating within the United States of America (North America & Caribbean), represents a fascinating, albeit complex, chapter in the evolution of American mobile communications. Identified by the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 311 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 130, LightSquared aimed to revolutionize mobile broadband through a nationwide 4G LTE network utilizing satellite spectrum. This ambitious project, however, faced significant hurdles due to concerns about potential interference with GPS signals, a critical technology for navigation and various industries. The regulatory battles that ensued placed LightSquared, once envisioned as a potential competitor to established giants like Verizon Wireless and AT&T, in a precarious position, ultimately leading to bankruptcy and restructuring. While LightSquared's initial plans didn't come to fruition, the company's story highlights key challenges in spectrum allocation and technological innovation within the highly competitive US telecommunications landscape. Its pursuit of widespread mobile broadband sparked considerable debate over the efficient usage of valuable spectrum resources and the need for careful coordination to prevent interference between different wireless systems. Even though the original vision faltered, elements of LightSquared's spectrum holdings and infrastructure may find future applications as the U.S. continues to refine its approach to next-generation wireless technologies and expand connectivity across the nation. Discussions related to spectrum usage still regularly occur, and could include elements of previously implemented tests.

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Network NameLightsquared L.P.
CountryUnited States of America(US)
RegionNorth America & Caribbean(US)
Mobile Country Code (MCC)
311
Mobile Network Code (MNC)
130
Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) ID
311130
Network Status
Live
Network Type
LTE
Country Dialing Code
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