Leaked Draft Shows LightSquared's Network Interferes With 'Great Majority' of GPS Receivers
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According to leaked reports from government test drafts, LightSquared's technology causes "harmful interference" to the greater part of GPS receivers. Addressing the accusations, LightSquared called the conclusions "patently false."
It added,
"We are outraged by the illegal leak of incomplete government data to news organizations. This breach attempts to draw an inaccurate conclusion to negatively influence the future of LightSquared and narrowly serve the business interests of the GPS industry."
The company believes tests are inconclusive because they were done at power levels up to 15 times higher than those that would be used in practice. By ignoring its obligation to work at a lower level to minimize interference, the company believes the conclusions are flawed. It's important to note, however, that the NTIA will make the final decision about how many devices passed or failed, rather than the documents makers. And that evaluation has not yet been made. Despite the continuing dispute, the company has already managed to secure 30 partners ranging from Sprint to Best Buy, all hoping to cash in on a agreed $7 per gigabyte price point. The FCC has given LightSquared the go-ahead to build the network, but will not allow for launch until approving the final round of government testing.
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