Wireless Continues Push Against SpaceX's SCS PFD Waiver Request
Wireless interests continue to urge that the FCC deny SpaceX's requested waiver of power flux density limits for its supplemental coverage from space (SCS) service. AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association, in docket 23-135 filings posted Friday, argued allowing SpaceX's…
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higher-power output would result in harmful interference to adjacent-band terrestrial mobile services. AT&T said claims the SpaceX SCS offering will only be in areas where terrestrial networks aren't available is contrary to SpaceX's claims that its proposed service will provide mobile connectivity "everywhere." RWA said that while it backs expanded coverage in unserved and underserved areas, SpaceX hasn't shown evidence it can provide interference protections to adjacent-band services. AT&T has petitioned to deny SpaceX's waiver (see 2408130008).