The iPhone satellite provider, Globalstar, is now asking the Federal Communications Commission to reject SpaceX's request to have 2.4GHz spectrum access for its Starlink internet service.
Ever since the giant independent aerospace company started sending its Starlink cube satellites into space in 2019, it has been trying to acquire access to more spectrum levels.
Because of this, broadband service providers shared their concerns as the Starlink satellite can affect their internet services.
Now, Globalstar finally voiced its concern regarding the recent request of SpaceX.
iPhone Satellite Provider Wants FCC to Reject SpaceX's Request
According to PC Mag's latest report, Globalstar sent a public filing to FCC on Thursday, Sept. 15.
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In the document, the company asked the communications regulator to reject the request of SpaceX regarding the access to 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz spectrum bands.
"The Commission should reject this request, which lacks sufficient technical justification, contradicts settled Commission precedent, and jeopardizes important public interest-enhancing services," said Globalstar.
The American satellite communications provider added that giving SpaceX's Starlink access to the mentioned spectrum levels can affect its emergency services.
Globalstar's complaint was filed after it integrated its satellite connectivity to the latest iPhone 14 units.
Globalstar's Service Picked by Apple
Recently, SpaceNews reported that Apple is expected to be the biggest client of Globalstar. The giant iPhone maker announced its new partnership with the satellite communications company on Sept. 7.
Apple said that collaborating with Globalstar will allow it to take advantage of the firm's satellite messaging services, especially since the latest iPhone 14 has the so-called "Emergency SOS" feature.
As of press time, Apple fans are still waiting for the arrival of the new Globalstar-powered emergency function of iPhone 14. The gadget developer said the Emergency SOS feature is expected to roll out as early as November.
With the expansion of Globalstar's technology on Apple smartphones, it's not surprising that it became concerned about Starlink's additional spectrum access request.
In other news, SpaceX Starlink satellites are expected to integrate T-Mobile's mid-band PCS spectrum.
On the other hand, the partnership between T-Mobile and SpaceX was confirmed.
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Written by Griffin Davis
