L-Band

Qualcomm has also jumped on the LightSquared bandwagon, agreeing to integrate L-Band LTE technology in its chipset roadmap and provide satellite-mode technology for devices built on its chipsets, such as the MDM9600.

Watch out Verizon: LightSquared’s LTE-based 4G network adds backing Bob Brown 2010

The deal also provides Sprint the opportunity to buy up to 50% of LightSquared's expected L-Band 4G capacity.

Sprint Loses More Customers Shara Tibken 2011

LightSquared will pay Sprint to deploy and operate a nationwide LTE network that hosts L-Band spectrum.

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Under the agreement, LightSquared will pay Sprint to deploy and operate a nationwide LTE network that hosts L-Band spectrum licensed to or available to LightSquared.

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LightSquared has licenses to spectrum in the L-Band, and Lightsquared will pay Sprint $9 billion in cash over a period of 11 years to build and operate an "LTE," or 4G network on that spectrum.

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In addition, Sprint also has the opportunity to buy 50% of LightSquared's expected L-Band 4G capacity.

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The agreement also provides Sprint the opportunity to purchase up to 50 percent of LightSquared's expected L-Band 4G capacity.

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The agreement is subject to LightSquared's obtaining resolution and FCC approval of certain interference issues involving terrestrial use of the L-Band spectrum.

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LightSquared's deal with Sprint, announced on Thursday, means that Sprint will deploy the terrestrial side of the LTE network that hosts L-Band spectrum from LightSquared, and opens the door for future wholesalers to offer services that roam on Sprint's network.

Ars Technica Jacqui Cheng 2011

The wholesale purchase credits will provide Sprint the option to obtain cost-competitive access to 4G capacity by offsetting Sprint's purchases of 4G capacity from LightSquared, should Sprint elect to incorporate the L-Band LTE capability as part of its 4G offering.

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