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 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.