AT&T has some concerns about Starlink and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-cellular plans

AT&T filed some concerns T-Mobile and Starlink owner SpaceX filed plans with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday to connect mobile phones to Starlink satellites (Via Ars Technica,

In its filing, AT&T argues that SCS, or “supplemental coverage from space,” should not disrupt terrestrial wireless service and that the FCC should “prioritize” the security of terrestrial networks, and that T- Not enough is known about Mobile and SpaceX’s proposals for possible interference. AT&T said, “Applicants’ technical demonstrations are insufficient with respect to the risk of harmful interference arising from their planned SCS deployment.” “SpaceX and T-Mobile’s applications fall far short of meeting the threshold for exemptions and cannot be granted in their current status.”

AT&T’s filing was part of A call for comments from the FCC on T-Mobile and SpaceX’s plans for satellite-to-cellular service, which were announced in August 2022. The idea is that you’ll be able to connect to SpaceX’s second generation of Starlink satellites. set to launch this year With your mobile phone to do things like send text or MMS messages.

T-Mobile and SpaceX’s service is not expected to launch in beta before the end of this year. But if the FCC clears the roadblocks after this call for comments, we could be waiting even longer.