Ligado Networks, which is once again in the spotlight following the FCC’s blowout C-band auction, is working this year to get its L-band spectrum ready to deploy despite continued backlash from the Department of Defense (DoD). Unlike the C-band, Ligado’s spectrum is free and clear, without any incumbents to move. The C-band is currently used by […]

With the launch of 5G networks around the world, more and more customers are set to enjoy the unprecedented mobile speeds and ultra-low latency they bring. However, 5G doesn’t only promise to transform the way individuals work and connect; some of the most innovative use cases for the next generation of communications will come from […]

Ligado’s mobile communications capabilities – combined with a global technology company like Rakuten Mobile and its pioneering communications platform, RCP – can showcase the kind of innovation and technology that can deliver a turnkey connectivity solution to American manufacturers, hospitals, utilities, and transportation companies that keep our Nation running.

Reston, Va. and Tokyo, February 12, 2021 – Rakuten Mobile, Inc. and Ligado Networks LLC, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where the two companies will collaborate to create a blueprint for Ligado’s 5G mobile private network solution that leverages the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP). Under the MoU, the companies will […]

It’s almost the end of the year and these startups and growth companies are still thriving through the pandemic. Here’s a recap of some of the most interesting venture capital deals D.C.-area companies closed this year. Ligado Networks closed a $100 million venture round Reston, Virginia-based satellite communications company Ligado Networks closed $100 million in […]

New financing enables the company to fulfill the FCC’s vision for utilizing its L-band frequencies and support the mobile industry’s commitment to ready this spectrum for 5G