Spectrum
GPS Vulnerabilities Prompt Industry Push for Backup Systems
The FCC is exploring terrestrial and space-based alternatives that could serve as backups when GPS fails.
Spectrum
The FCC is exploring terrestrial and space-based alternatives that could serve as backups when GPS fails.
Satellite
The latest GPS III satellite enhances positioning accuracy and modernizes aging GPS constellation.
GPS
‘System of systems’ approach necessary to protect U.S. navigation infrastructure, some said.
Broadband Live
What challenges and opportunities do alternatives to GPS present? What might a more diversified PNT landscape look like in practice?
Expert Opinion
NextNav already holds extensive spectrum licenses in the Lower 900 MHz band.
FCC
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
EU
The lack of a backup to GPS is one of the U.S.’s biggest national security risks.
FCC
Agency looking for ways to reduce risks to national security
Telecommunications industry may be vulnerable in the event of PNT sabotage.
Public Safety
Simington urged the FCC to address security risks tied to foreign GPS alternatives.
Expert Opinion
A key effort to protecting America, and GPS by making it a much less attractive target, is to establish a terrestrial backup system.
Greg Walden
The FCC issued a public notice to seek comment on rearranging the spectrum in the Lower 900 MegaHertz band.
Defense
New analysis reveals potential for billions in savings with ground-based GPS system.
Defense
The proposal has faced opposition from spectrum-sharing advocates and federal agencies.
900 MHz
Amateur radio users also oppose NextNav's plan for the lower 900 MHz band.
FAA
We have yet to wrap our minds around the impact of drones in our own lives and in society.