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The result of the move request was: page moved (not by me, but it looks OK). Andrewa ( talk) 07:49, 3 August 2016 (UTC)
LightSquared →
Ligado Networks – LightSquared rebranded itself in 2016 and the company is now known as Ligado Networks. Looking at this from a
WP:COMMONNAME perspective, Ligado Networks is the name used in media coverage since the company rebranded. The name change was reported on in
The Wall Street Journal,
FierceWireless and
Wireless Week, among others. As the company is no longer known as LightSquared (
recent
coverage uses Ligado Networks in the first instance), I suggest moving this article from its former name to Ligado Networks, while keeping LightSquared as a redirect to Ligado Networks. I have a financial
conflict of interest since I work with Beutler Ink on behalf of Ligado Networks via The Glover Park Group; as I abide by the "bright line", I won't edit live articles. I'd be grateful if someone could review this and move LightSquared to Ligado Networks if you agree that it's appropriate. Thanks!
16912 Rhiannon (
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Hi there, as mentioned above I'm here in my capacity with Beutler Ink on behalf of Ligado Networks (via The Glover Park Group) to assist editors in updating this entry. As editors have noted above, the most recent events of the article are several years old. Much has changed since then, including the company's name and controlling ownership. Additionally, the live article discusses aspects of LightSquared's business in the incorrect tense. Following the article being moved to "Ligado Networks", I'm proposing a new introductory sentence incorporating the company's new name, updates to the infobox and changes to verb tense in certain areas so that the article overall reflects its new name.
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I propose replacing the existing introduction with the following (changes shown in green): Proposed changes to introduction Ligado Networks is an American satellite-communications company developing a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network to support 5G applications. The company was formerly known as LightSquared, which sought to develop a wholesale 4G LTE wireless broadband communications network integrated with satellite coverage across the United States using a block of frequencies located near the band used by the Global Positioning System (GPS). However, the issue of interference (using high-powered ground transmitters in spectrum intended for low-powered signals from satellites) caused problems. On February 5, 2015, a federal district court judge in Manhattan dismissed many, but not all, of the claims in litigation wherein LightSquared and its investors had sued various GPS companies alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment for "selling GPS receivers designed to trespass on LightSquared’s spectrum.” [1] [2] On February 14, 2012, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved to bar LightSquared's planned national broadband network after being informed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), "the federal agency that coordinates spectrum uses for the military and other federal government entities," that "there is no practical way to mitigate potential interference at this time." [3] [4] LightSquared challenged the FCC's action. Despite negotiating with creditors, [5] on May 14, 2012, LightSquared filed for bankruptcy. [6] It has since been rebranded as Ligado Networks. [7]Markup '''Ligado Networks''' is an American [[communications satellite|satellite-communications]] company developing a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network to support [[5G]] applications. The company was formerly known as LightSquared, which sought to develop a wholesale [[4G]] [[Long Term Evolution|LTE]] [[wireless broadband]] communications network integrated with [[satellite]] coverage across the [[United States]] using a block of frequencies located near the band used by the [[Global Positioning System]] (GPS). However, the issue of interference (using high-powered ground transmitters in spectrum intended for low-powered signals from satellites) caused problems. On February 5, 2015, a federal district court judge in Manhattan dismissed many, but not all, of the claims in litigation wherein LightSquared and its investors had sued various GPS companies alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment for "selling GPS receivers designed to trespass on LightSquared’s spectrum.”<ref name="6feb-court-opinion-primary">{{cite web |url=http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/cases/show.php?db=special&id=455 |format=pdf |accessdate=6 Feb 2015 |title=Lightsquared et al v. Deere et al and Harbinger LLC et al v. Deere et al: Decision and Order |date=5 Feb 2015 |author=United States District Judge Richard M. Berman |publisher=UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK}}</ref> <ref name="6feb-court-opinion-wsj-2ndary">{{cite web |title=Judge Dismisses Most of LightSquared GPS Suit: LightSquared Can Proceed With Claims That GPS Equipment Interferes With Company’s Network |url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/judge-dismisses-most-of-lightsquared-gps-suit-1423244662 |author=Joseph Checkler |publisher=[[Wall Street Journal]] |date=6 Feb 2015 |accessdate=7 Feb 2015}}</ref> On February 14, 2012, the U.S. [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) moved to bar LightSquared's planned national broadband network after being informed by the [[National Telecommunications and Information Administration]] (NTIA), "the federal agency that coordinates spectrum uses for the military and other federal government entities," that "there is no practical way to mitigate potential interference at this time."<ref name=FCC20120214>FCC press release "[http://www.fcc.gov/document/spokesperson-statement-ntia-letter-lightsquared-and-gps" Spokesperson Statement on NTIA Letter--LightSquared and GPS ]" February 14, 2012</ref><ref>Paul Riegler, FBT. "[http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2012/02/fcc-bars-lightsquared-broadband-network-plan/ FCC Bars LightSquared Broadband Network Plan]." February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2012.</ref> LightSquared challenged the FCC's action.
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There are several updates that can be made here to bring the details in line with the new name, and reflect most recent information:
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Centerbridge Partners LP, Fortress Investment Group LLC, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. <small>(controlling owners)</small><ref name="Fitzgerald16">{{cite news |title=After bankruptcy, LightSquared changes name to Ligado Networks |last1=Fitzgerald |first1=Drew |url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/after-bankruptcy-lightsquared-changes-name-to-ligado-networks-1455116783 |newspaper=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |date=10 February 2016 |accessdate=11 July 2016}}</ref>
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Through the rest of the article, there are a few adjustments to make the text clearer and reduce confusing present tense references to the old company name:
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There are 7 instances in the Interference issues section where verb tense should be changed from present tense to past tense. They are:
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As mentioned above on this page, I abide by the "bright line" and won't edit the live article. I'd appreciate it if editors could review my request and move the changes into the article as appropriate. Although I'd like to make further edit requests in the future for other changes, including a new logo for the infobox, this seems like a good place to get started. I'm also interested to hear what editors think about updating this article in general, if anyone would like to share their thoughts. Thanks, 16912 Rhiannon ( Talk · COI) 21:51, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
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In addition to the updates suggested above, I have also uploaded the Ligado Networks logo to be added to the article's infobox: File:Ligado_Networks_logo.png As noted above, since I do have a conflict of interest here, I hope that someone can add this into the infobox in place of the current Lightsquared logo if appropriate. Perhaps the Lightsquared logo can be moved elsewhere within the article to show the historical logo / branding? Thanks in advance, 16912 Rhiannon ( Talk · COI) 19:16, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
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