The Pentagon wants to squash this 5G upstart (The Daily Charge, 5/14/2020)

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The Pentagon wants to squash this 5G upstart (The Daily Charge, 5/14/2020)

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Why a private venture called Ligado continues to hit a wall in its effort to create an alternative 5G network.

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May 14, 2020

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