AT&T and Verizon Challenge SpaceX's Starlink Mobile Plans
The telecom giants urge the FCC to reject a waiver request, citing potential interference with terrestrial networks.
- AT&T and Verizon have filed complaints with the FCC against SpaceX's Starlink and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite service.
- The companies argue that SpaceX's requested emission limits could harm existing mobile networks.
- SpaceX claims the current FCC limits are too restrictive and not feasible for their satellite operations.
- Both AT&T and Verizon are developing their own satellite-to-phone services with AST SpaceMobile.
- SpaceX and T-Mobile maintain their service will not interfere with other wireless operations.