Lightsquared Announces Chipset Partnership And Initial Device Manufacturers

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MEDIA RELEASE PR41641


LightSquared Announces Chipset Partnership and Initial Device Manufacturers


RESTON, Va., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --


    NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


    - Qualcomm to develop mainstream chipsets enabling a diverse device

      ecosystem

    - Nokia to create products that access the LightSquared network

    - Two additional suppliers of wireless devices - AnyDATA and BandRich

      announced

    - LightSquared and Nokia Siemens Networks Boards approve 8-year, US$7

      billion network outsourcing agreement


    LightSquared(TM), the nation's first wholesale-only integrated wireless

broadband and satellite network, today announced that Qualcomm Incorporated

is integrating L-Band LTE technology in its mainstream chipset roadmap.

Qualcomm has also developed an advanced satellite air interface technology

called EGAL (Enhanced Geostationary Air Link), which enables the satellite

mode of operation in mobile devices. Qualcomm is adding L-Band LTE/and EGAL

to standard Qualcomm products, including its MDM9600(TM) chipset - the

world's first LTE multi-mode solution.


    "We are pleased to collaborate with LightSquared," said Peggy Johnson,

executive vice president of the Americas and India, Qualcomm. "Device

manufacturers will be able to use our latest MDM9600 chipsets to create

integrated cellular-satellite products that are similar to today's typical

mobile devices in terms of size, capabilities, and build costs."


    Initial Device Manufacturers

    LightSquared also announced today that Nokia, the world's leader in

mobile communications, will provide branded, data-centric products for

LightSquared customers in support of Nokia Siemens Networks' infrastructure

build-out for LightSquared's network.


    Two leading suppliers of wireless communications technology, AnyDATA and

BandRich, have been selected by LightSquared to provide embedded modules, USB

data modems, and other devices which will launch during the second half of

2011. The AnyDATA modem will utilize industry standard USB 2.0 interface,

while the module will be mini-PCIE form factor to simplify interface with

netbooks, notebooks, tablets, and portable computing devices.


    Network Agreement Approved

    Additionally, LightSquared disclosed that both the Nokia Siemens Networks and

LightSquared boards of directors recently approved the 8-year, $7 billion agreement

for Nokia Siemens Networks to deploy, install, operate and maintain the LightSquared

nationwide network. The agreement, the largest of its kind for

the U.S. wireless industry, was first announced on July 20 of this year.


    The LightSquared network, anticipated to consist of approximately 40,000

cellular base stations, is expected to cover 92 percent of the U.S.

population by the end of 2015.


    Both companies have begun initial operations to build the network

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    "LightSquared is fully committed to meeting and exceeding the schedule we

have set to rollout the nation's first-ever wholesale-only 4G-LTE wireless

broadband network," said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer

of LightSquared. "Our agreements with these leading wireless communications

companies are all very significant commitments to our network ecosystem and

demonstrate their strong support for the LightSquared business model."


    About LightSquared

    LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry.

Through the creation of the first-ever wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE

network complemented by satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the

speed, value, and reliability of universal broadband connectivity, wherever

they are in the United States. Through its wholesale-only business model,

those without their own wireless network or who have limited geographic

coverage or spectrum can develop and sell their own devices, applications,

and services using LightSquared's open 4G network-at a competitive cost and

without retail competition from LightSquared.


    For further information about LightSquared, please go to www.LightSquared.com.


    Forward Looking Statement

    This release contains forward-looking statements and information

regarding LightSquared and its business. Such statements are based on the

current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and

are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The

forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of

the date of this release. LightSquared has no obligation to update these

forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date

of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies

discussed in this release will not change.


SOURCE: LightSquared


    CONTACT: Amy Rosenberg, Burson-Marsteller, 

             +1-212-614-4558 or 


             Tom Surface, LightSquared, 

             +1-703-390-1579







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