In 2022, T-Mobile and SpaceX inked a deal to provide connectivity in dead zones using Starlink satellite constellation and T-Mobile's G-block PCS spectrum. The two previously demonstrated that the service was ready for a commercial rollout, for which they targeted the fall of this year.
SpaceX is trying to convince the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the current interference requirements are restrictive in hopes of getting a waiver on aggregate out-of-band emission (OOBE) power flux-density (PFD) limits.
AT&T, Verizon, EchoStar, and Omnispace have objected to the proposal, arguing that the restrictions should be maintained to prevent interference with their operations. T-Mobile and SpaceX have struck back by saying their competitors are making misleading claims to delay the launch of the service.
The FCC is yet to make a decision regarding interference constraints and it's not clear whether SpaceX will be able to deploy the service this year if what it calls "technologically feasible limits" are not established. The company fears that an across-the-board aggregate out-of-band PFD limit would lead to higher prices and poorer services and undermine the goal of providing coverage during emergencies and disasters.
T-Mobile and SpaceX are apparently hopeful of a ruling in their favor and seem to be moving ahead with the fall launch plans. Some T-Mobile users say that a new network called "T-Mobile SpaceX" is now available in the Network Solution menu, indicating the necessary preparations are being made for the roll-out.
Since the service is not live yet, users cannot connect to the T-Mobile SpaceX network right now but it's still a promising sign and indicates testing has reached the final stage.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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