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Ligado Networks (Ligado)

Satellite and private-network connectivity provider

ligado.com

Headquarters: Reston, United States
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 70–200
Industry: Communications & Networking

Last updated September 4

Latest news about Ligado Networks (Ligado)

In short: Ligado restructured in Chapter 11, won approval for a $550M AST SpaceMobile deal, and neared settlement of a $39B US spectrum claim.

Company announcements

July 17 Ligado

Ligado highlights Bell's new ground station for satellite-to-mobile service

Bell completed a Quebec ground station connecting with AST SpaceMobile satellites to launch space-based cellular service directly to devices in Canada.

May 16 Ligado

Ligado explores connectivity challenges in North American infrastructure projects

The article highlights how reliable mobile broadband enables automation, safety, and efficiency for remote mining, energy, and construction sites where terrestrial coverage is limited.

March 17 Ligado

Ligado files response to FCC regarding modification application

The company proposes placing an L-band payload aboard AST SpaceMobile satellites to expand 5G connectivity and enhance spectrum efficiency.

February 10 Ligado

Ligado explains why connectivity is more than coverage

The post argues for integrating terrestrial and satellite technologies to bridge connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas.

Media coverage

September 4 The Capitol Forum

Ligado Networks: Court Ruling Puts at Risk Company’s $39 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Government

A Federal Claims Court judge’s ruling this week will delay—and could even derail—Ligado Networks’ effort to seek $39 billion from the U.S. government for allegedly...

July 8 The Capitol Forum

Ligado Networks Nears Settlement in $39 Billion DOD Lawsuit

Ligado Networks is negotiating with the DOJ to resolve its $39 billion claim that US agencies unlawfully took its L-band spectrum rights...

March 30 Law360

Ligado Settlement Payment Owed To Inmarsat Sent To Escrow - Law360

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Monday diverted a $100 million settlement payment that bankrupt telecom company Ligado Networks owed to satellite operator Inmarsat into escrow after...

22 September 2025 Law360

Ligado OK'd For $7.8B Debt-For-Equity Swap Ch. 11 Plan - Law360

A Delaware bankruptcy judge Monday agreed to approve telecommunications group Ligado Networks' debt-for-equity swap Chapter 11 plan, overruling the U.S. Trustee's objection over the plan...

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