Former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai even joined in, urging the Commission to drop a wide swath of radio waves for a spectrum proposal that could help SpaceX's cellular ambitions.
On October 20, representatives of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile met with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and opposed the proposed amendments, which could make it easier for satellite companies to enter the mobile market. The operators proposed that satellite networks should be closed down to a number of 5G frequencies that are already used by ground companies. They also request that the mandatory authorization be maintained ... The…