ATT trys to block Starlink from teaming up with Tmobile FCC complaint
AT&T is raising both procedural issues with the application and technical concerns about potential harms to existing networks in an attempt to block SpaceX Starlink from supplementing T-Mobile's cell coverage.
the filing:
note: the claud.ai's summarry of the filing
Here is a summary of the key points from the FCC filing by AT&T seeking to block SpaceX's Starlink from becoming a cell provider for T-Mobile:
- AT&T argues that SpaceX and T-Mobile have failed to request or justify all necessary waivers to allow Starlink to provide cell service using T-Mobile's spectrum. Specifically, they did not properly request waivers of FCC rules on frequency allocations, technical/operational rules for that spectrum band, and spectrum leasing rules.
- AT&T states that SpaceX and T-Mobile's technical showings are insufficient regarding the risk of harmful interference to existing networks, including T-Mobile's own network. More analysis is needed on issues like frequency stability, out-of-band emissions limits, and field strength limits.
- AT&T argues that T-Mobile's existing terrestrial network should take priority over any supplemental coverage provided by SpaceX's Starlink. Allowing the satellite service to interfere with or replace T-Mobile's ground-based service could reduce quality and reliability.
- AT&T supports an FCC approach that handles supplemental satellite coverage through case-by-case waivers. It argues the SpaceX and T-Mobile application falls short of meeting the waiver standard in its current form.
In summary, AT&T is raising both procedural issues with the application and technical concerns about potential harms to existing networks in an attempt to block SpaceX Starlink from supplementing T-Mobile's cell coverage.
ai prompt used
"please summerize this fcc filing to block starlink from becoming a cell provider for tmobile"
Hot take
Big daddy teleco doesnt want other tsmaller teleco to have first party advantage.
Let us have starlink mobile damit!
Big daddy teleco!
fin
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by oran collins
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