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Ligado Networks

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American communications company

Ligado Networks, formerly known as LightSquared, is an American satellite communications company. After restructuring, emerging from bankruptcy and modifying its network plan, the new company, Ligado Networks, launched in 2016. It operates the SkyTerra 1 satellite.2 It was founded by Philip Falcone.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Dec 7, 2015Founded1
  • Industrycommunications satellite1
  • HeadquartersReston1
  • Websiteligado.com

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Ligado Networks, formerly known as LightSquared, is an American satellite communications company.2

The story

Founded by Philip Falcone on Dec 7, 2015.1

Leadership

Who has led Ligado Networks, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Sanjiv Ahuja2010–2012
201520202025

Timeline

  1. Dec 7, 2015Founded Founded1
  2. 2010New chief executive Sanjiv Ahuja becomes CEO1

Sources

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