Dish Misdirecting From Its 2 GHz Inaction: SpaceX

Dish Network and EchoStar's opposition to SpaceX's use of the 2 GHz band for supplemental coverage from space (see 2303150048) ignores Dish's pledge years ago to provide mobile satellite service in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands, though it did nothing, SpaceX told the FCC International Bureau last week. "Rather than deploying service, DISH deploys petitions," it said, saying Dish is upending FCC policy "by demanding that satellite operators show how they can protect terrestrial service -- in a satellite spectrum band." Dish didn't comment.