GCT Semiconducto & Ligado announce commercial availability of Band 54 modules

Ligado Networks and GCT Semiconductor Holding announced today that GCT’s Luna Cat-12 LTE module is now commercially available after clearing Federal Communications Commission FCC certification. The module is a foundational technology for a new ecosystem of commercial devices operating on LTE Band 54 spectrum at 1670-1675 MHz. GCT’s GCM4701NA module advances the LTE Band 54 ecosystem, creating new opportunities for the critical infrastructure industry, including utilities and enterprises building robust private networks. The module contains GCT’s GDM7243A chipset and provides 4G LTE onnectivity for a broad range of devices built by original equipment manufacturers serving these market segments. “Band 54 stands out as a highly distinctive mid-band spectrum resource for the utility and enterprise segments – a 3GPP-standardized and a fully-licensed 5-MHz TDD block available nationwide,” said Sachin Chhibber, Chief Technology Officer at Ligado Networks. “Licensed spectrum assures availability and enhances security to enable more robust and secure private networks. The Luna module’s availability marks a major milestone in ecosystem support for the spectrum.”