Appeal centers on whether FCC spectrum licenses constitute protected property rights — a ruling that could reshape investment and innovation across the U.S. telecom industry

The direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity market has been completely transformed in the space of six weeks. On Aug. 1, U.S.-based EchoStar ordered 100 satellites from Canada’s MDA Space for a planned $5 billion low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. But that constellation was scrapped just over a month later on Sept. 8 after EchoStar sold spectrum underpinning […]

RESTON, VA. September 29, 2025 – Ligado Networks issued the following statement on the Bankruptcy Court’s approval of the company’s Plan of Reorganization. “We are pleased to announce that the Bankruptcy Court has entered a formal order approving Ligado’s comprehensive reorganization plan. We are grateful to have received the overwhelming support of our financial stakeholders […]

Remarks of Arielle Roth Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information  National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Read the full remarks at NTIA

RESTON, VA. July 1, 2025 – Ligado Networks issued the following statement on the Bankruptcy Court’s recent approval of Ligado’s commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile. “We are pleased to announce that the Bankruptcy Court has approved Ligado’s commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile. This approval brings resolution to several important matters for Ligado, including its lawsuit […]

Company is prepared to present its case to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals