A contoversial plan for a new wireless network has hit a major roadblock.
 
The FCC is blocking LightSquared and their planned development of a nationwide wireless network citing concerns it can’t be fixed to coexist with GPS systems. American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman says they’re supporting the move because the interference would have been very costly for farmers.
 
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Wellman says - however - they would support a commercial solution to develop this broadband service because better access to the technology is needed in rural America…tape
 
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He says the FCC’s decision will protect the GPS technology that farmers have invested millions of dollars in to help improve yields and efficiency in their operations.