Lightsquared wants GPS users to pay to fix their own problems! They are trying to get part of the phone industry behind them with the prospect of making more $$$ and to push the small group of "precision GPS users" to pay for their own fixes.
"The GPS industry has long relied on equipment that relies on spectrum which bleeds into the spectrum that LightSquared plans to use for its network. While the industry had been warned of its potential use, the GPS companies opted not to change the design of their devices or shield them against potential interference. Boulben said that the GPS industry's stance has steadily changed over the past few months, from outright denial of LightSquared's right to exist to refusing to pay for the new components. He added he believes that the GPS companies will eventually change their minds and come to an agreement. Read more: <http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-20119551-10356022/lightsquareds-gps-fi x-could-cost-industry-$400m/#ixzz1ah3RygUW> http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-20119551-10356022/lightsquareds-gps-fix -could-cost-industry-$400m/#ixzz1ah3RygUW " I feel setup by this positioning and I'm sure most others on this list will also feel that way. How do we organize enough to exert some political pressure? Notwithstanding the impact of obsolescing the GPS in my car (not replacable) so they can make some money. Demian Martin Product Design Services 784 Cary Drive San Leandro, CA 94577 [email protected] 209 613 6990 _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
