AT&T and Verizon call foul on SpaceX and T-Mobile’s satellite service plans
8/16/2024
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Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
- AT&T and Verizon are requesting the FCC to block SpaceX and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-mobile service due to concerns about interference with existing mobile networks.
- Both companies argue that SpaceX’s proposed increase in satellite emission limits could significantly degrade terrestrial mobile services.
- SpaceX and T-Mobile previously defended their plan, asserting it won’t cause harm and accused competitors of trying to delay their service.
Major telecom providers AT&T and Verizon are throwing their weight around to raise concerns over SpaceX’s ambitious plan to deliver mobile service with T-Mobile. The companies contend that SpaceX’s approach could degrade existing terrestrial mobile networks and disrupt services for millions of Americans.
First reported by Ars Technica, both AT&T and Verizon filed formal petitions with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging the agency to deny SpaceX’s request for a waiver on specific emission limits. Their filings echo concerns already voiced by satellite companies EchoStar and Omnispace.
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