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Globalstar's Big LEO Band Arguments Self-Serving: SpaceX

Globalstar's arguments against SpaceX using the 1.6/2.4 GHz band for direct-to-device service (see 2302280074) run contrary to the band allocation and Globalstar's license, SpaceX told the International Bureau last week. It also runs against the FCC's overall mobile satellite…

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service goal of a competitive market with multiple co-frequency operators sharing spectrum, it said. Globalstar's Apple arrangement is an attempt "to privately auction frequencies that are shared, while reaping a windfall in the process," SpaceX said. SpaceX's assertions are "nothing new," Globalstar emailed Friday.