Thread by @Megaconstellati

BREAKING - 12d after @SpaceX's @FCC modification request for Starlink Gen1 to provide direct-to-handset service using @tmobile's AWS-4 band (licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/downloa…) SpaceX files another license request challenging @globalstar's exclusive spectrum:
licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/downloa…
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Apart from the 2020-2025MHz band SpaceX seeks to use the 1610-1617.775 MHz & 2483.5-2500 MHz bands which @globalstar uses for the #iPhone14 sat service, considers "key assets" (globalstar.com/Globalstar/med…) & promotes to be co-utilized on the ground for small cells (Band 53).
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SpaceX says "Globalstar, has enjoyed exclusive access to portions of the 1.6/2.4 GHz bands, even though the Commission did not provide Globalstar with perpetual exclusive use of the bands", believes "cutting-edge innovations" will ensure they don't cause intereference.
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The application was filed 6-SEP-22, the day before the $AAPL + $GSAT deal was announced with the #iPhone14 premiere. This is the 2nd party after @KeplerComms challenging @globalstar's spectrum (licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe… - check "other filings" for Globalstar's opposition).
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P.S.: "SpaceX has not yet submitted system information for ITU publication. SpaceX will submit
this information at the appropriate time to the Commission for filing through the U.S. [...]
source: licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/downloa…
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P.P.S.: meant to say "@dish's AWS-4 spectrum" in the first tweet.
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