FCC Blocks GPS-Jamming Broadband

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FCC Blocks GPS-Jamming Broadband

February 17, 2012 | ISSUE 48•07

Fearing it would interfere with GPS devices, the Federal Communications Commission is revoking the permit of the company LightSquared to build a nationwide wireless broadband network. What do you think?

This is just like the federal government, always sticking its nose in areas it's mandated by law to regulate.

Mike Downy
Thrill Supplier
Good. I didn’t just spend $172 on a fish finder for it not to work just so some idiot can play Scrabble on his phone.

Elizabeth Burke
Bartender
A nationwide wireless broadband network is a pretty stupid idea anyway. You just know Cuba would steal our signal.

Sarah Palermo
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