Attachment LightSquared - Jones

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20101118-00239 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATMOD2010111800239_905839

Received & Inspected JuN 20 2011 June 11, 2011 ECC Mail Room Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 Re: In the Matter of LightSquared Subsidiary LLC Request for Modification of its Authority for an Ancillary Terrestrial Component; SAT—MOD—20101118—00239 Dear Ms. Dortch: I understand that the FCC is going to make a decision on a new Internet technology called 4G LTE with a satellite backup by a company called LightSquared. I wanted to take this opportunity to give my opinion about on the importance of continuing to test this new network. I work as a nurse in Maine, and was formerly a paramedic in the Colorado Rockies and firefighter in the Midwest. One of the most important issues facing first responders and health care providers is reliable crisis communications. In many areas I work and have worked, there is no wireless broadband or it is not reliable. The LightSquared network, as I understand it, would allow for seamless transition to satellite communications should terrestrial towers go down. This is not a matter of convenience in times of crisis it‘s about saving lives. 1 believe that broadband should be a priority. I urge that the potential LightSquared network not be halted while issues with the GPS system are worked out. Because of my profession, I understand the importance of GPS, but it seems to make sense to allow them to continue building the network while these issues are being worked out. It is my understanding that LightSquared is committed to working to make sure its network will not interfere with GPS...but how can it do thatif it cannot continue the project? Sincerely, Michael Jones: 41 Bridge St. Westbrook, ME 04092


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