Ligado Networks

Updated 16 Jul 2026
Manufacturer United States Listed
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About Ligado Networks

Ligado Networks is a Reston, Virginia-based satellite communications company that holds valuable L-band spectrum licenses in the United States. The company's spectrum position between 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz enables satellite and terrestrial connectivity services for a range of critical applications.

Ligado has worked to leverage its L-band spectrum for next-generation IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity, critical infrastructure communications, and hybrid satellite-terrestrial broadband networks. The company has faced a complex regulatory journey around its spectrum use, particularly around adjacent spectrum coordination with GPS receivers and the Department of Defense.

Despite significant delays and opposition from GPS stakeholders, Ligado received conditional FCC approval in 2020 and continues to develop its business strategy around its spectrum assets, which remain valuable for future satellite broadband and IoT applications in an increasingly connected economy.

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Geostationary satellite platform enabling direct-to-device connectivity for consumer devices — 22-meter reflector antenna, MSS L-band, multi-orbit partnership with AST SpaceMobile.

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Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Services

Ligado's direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services extend mobile coverage beyond the reach of cell towers, ensuring seamless connectivity for smartphones and IoT devices. Powered by the SkyTerra-1 satellite and MSS L-band spectrum, Ligado provides ubiquitous, weather-resistant coverage across North America. These…

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Mobile Private Networks

Ligado provides Mobile Private Networks as a solution for enterprise customers who require dedicated, always-on connectivity to support 21st-century business operations. These networks offer reliable, secure, and flexible coverage solutions specifically tailored for the critical communications sector, ensuring continuous and…

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Mobile Satellite Services (MSS)

Ligado's Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) deliver reliable connectivity across North America, supporting millions of devices from geostationary orbit. These services are crucial for enabling robust, competitive solutions for high-throughput mobile communications in areas beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. The…

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MSAT Voice and Push-To-Talk Services

Ligado provides MSAT Voice and Push-To-Talk services for critical communications, especially in situations where land-based communications are unavailable, damaged, destroyed, or congested due to disasters. These services are relied upon by search and rescue teams, police, firefighters, maritime and fishing…

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Multi-Orbit Satellite Networks

Ligado is at the forefront of developing multi-orbit satellite networks, which represent the future of satellite communications. This approach involves adding Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellites to existing Geostationary Orbit (GSO) networks to enhance network performance, ensure seamless, scalable, and resilient…

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