The FCC moved to pull LightSquared's conditional waiver after testing showed the company's proposed network interferes with Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, drawing objections from a host of interest groups. Carlisle also accused the FCC of inconsistency, because the agency isn't reallocating spectrum to LightSquared, but is considering doing so for DISH Network for the terrestrial use of spectrum currently assigned to the MSS in the 2 GHz band.
“The 2 GHz NPRM and NOI demonstrates why shifting and swapping blocks of frequencies is an appropriate response to balancing broadband goals, interference concerns, and licensee expectations,” LightSquared wrote in an executive summary of its reply comments.
Engel Introduces Calling Card Bill: Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., introduced a bill (HR4319) on Thursday that would require the FCC to promulgate regulations that would require prepaid calling cards to accurately disclose their terms and conditions. FTC Confirmations: The Senate confirmed Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibowitz for a second term as Commissioner and confirmed Maureen Ohlhausen as a new commissioner as part of a deal to confirm more than 70 presidential nominees on Thursday. White House Releases IP Enforcement Report: White House Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel released her office's 2011 annual enforcement report (PDF) Friday, which highlights the actions taken to combat intellectual property violations like online piracy and counterfeiting. The report highlights the many actions including domain seizures and arrests used against violators, but also reinforces the administration's opposition to legislation that limits freedom of expression or tampers with the security of the Internet.