Business & Tech

Reston's LightSquared Will Report on Network to FCC This Week

Washington Post story explains what this tech firm is about.

The Washington Post's Capital Business section breaks down the continuing story of Reston-based LightSquared with the GPS and the broadband industry

LightSquared envisions operating a network that will bring broadband service to areas without it. Critics say their network will interfere with GPS systems.

LightSquared and the U.S. GPS Industry Council are expected to issue a technical report to the FCC later this week. 

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On a totally unrelated matter, LightSquared employees will be volunteering with on Tuesday, where they will help rid an area off Stirrup Road of invasive plant species.

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