NextWave Wireless 10-K 2011 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-170845) pertaining to the NextWave Wireless Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-164796) of NextWave Wireless Inc.,

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-144549) pertaining to the NextWave Wireless Inc. 2007 New Employee Stock Incentive Plan,

(4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-139169) pertaining to the PacketVideo Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan of NextWave Wireless Inc. and,

(4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-142542) pertaining to the NextWave Wireless Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, Cygnus Communications, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan, PacketVideo Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, NextWave Wireless Inc. 2007 New Employee Stock Incentive Plan, GO Networks, Inc. Employee Stock Bonus Plan of NextWave Wireless Inc.;

of our report dated March 16, 2011, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of NextWave Wireless Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 1, 2011.

 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Diego, California

March 16, 2011