USF
Carr: FCC Open to Ideas on Tentative Rural Subsidy Inquiry
He didn’t say how the agency felt about House lawmakers’ effort to block the NextNav petition.
Public Safety
Indoor Location Gaps and FirstNet Reauthorization in Public Safety Discussion
Technology stakeholders say 3D positioning and indoor mapping are at an inflection point.
Public Safety
House Appropriators Move to Block NextNav Proposal
Siding with 900 MHz incumbents, lawmakers said they fear interference from the company’s proposed system.
Spectrum
NextNav Cleared for More Coexistence Tests
Stakeholders think the FCC is nearing a notice of proposed rulemaking related to PNT systems.
Expert Opinion
Renee Gregory: A Study That Defies Physics Should Not Define National Security Policy
NextNav defends its proposed GPS backup system against security industry interference claims, calling the underlying study deeply flawed
Public Safety
NextNav Says FCC Should Ignore Opposition, Move Ahead on Rulemaking
Several industry groups have cited harmful interference risks and public safety concerns.
Expert Opinion
Avi Rosenthal: A Risky Tradeoff in the Race for GPS Backup
Reallocating the Lower 900 MHz band could undermine billions of devices already supporting safety and critical infrastructure.
Public Safety
NextNav Suggests CalChiefs Was Misinformed By Interest Groups
CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.
California
California Fire Chiefs Withdraw Initial Support for NextNav
The fire chiefs voiced strong support in May 2025 for NextNav’s new technology, before shifting gears just last month.
Public Safety
More Lawmakers Call for Terrestrial GPS Backup
Four Republicans warn FCC to proceed with caution as it explores GPS alternatives
Spectrum
NextNav to Test 5G GPS Backup in San Jose
The test is planned to run through Dec. 1, 2027.
Public Safety
Rep. Fulcher Presses FCC to Move Faster on GPS Backup
New filings deepen debate over terrestrial GPS alternatives.
Public Safety
NextNav Urges FCC to Advance Rulemaking on 5G-Based GPS Backup
Public safety leaders split over NextNav’s bid for a 5G based GPS backup
Infrastructure
12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability
Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.
GPS
SIA, Bull Moose Project Clash over Alleged China Links in GPS Backup Debate
A security trade association is denying claims of Chinese ties in the GPS backup fight
Public Safety
Bull Moose Project Warns U.S. Risks Falling Behind China Without 5G-Based GPS Backup
The report also urges the U.S. to adopt a 'layered' positioning system
