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title: "NextNav executive says 5G-based 3D PNT can back up GPS amid jamming risk"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296382231.md"
description: "NextNav executives argue that GPS has become a critical single point of failure for US infrastructure due to increasing jamming risks in conflict zones. To address this, the company proposes deploying a 5G-based 3D Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system as a national-scale backup. The strategy emphasizes the need for specific federal policy steps to enable rollout, noting that funding would not require taxpayer dollars."
datetime: "2026-08-19T16:45:44.000Z"
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# NextNav executive says 5G-based 3D PNT can back up GPS amid jamming risk

-   NextNav management used a podcast interview to frame GPS as a growing single point of failure for US infrastructure. \* Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Renee Gregory cited active GPS jamming in conflict zones as a near-term resiliency risk. \* Strategy centers on deploying a 5G-based 3D PNT system as a complement and backup to GPS at national scale. \* Discussion highlighted federal policy steps needed to enable rollout, with funding positioned as not requiring taxpayer dollars. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. NextNav Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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