Apple's satellite connectivity expansion plans interrupted by Elon Musk
Apple has been offering Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite in the United States, but the expansion of those services faces a challenge from Elon Musk. The Wall Street Journal reports that the SpaceX owner is not happy with the iPhone maker's investment in Globalstar, a competitor to his Starlink. The main issue is spectrum rights, which are divided into licensable bands secured by satellite operators like Starlink, Globalstar, Echostar, Viasat and Iridium. Apple invested over $1 billion in Globalstar so the company can secure rights to additional...
Apple has been offering Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite in the United States, but the expansion of those services faces a challenge from Elon Musk. The Wall Street Journal reports that the SpaceX owner is not happy with the iPhone maker's investment in Globalstar, a competitor to his Starlink. The main issue is spectrum rights, which are divided into licensable bands secured by satellite operators like Starlink, Globalstar, Echostar, Viasat and Iridium. Apple invested over $1 billion in Globalstar so the company can secure rights to additional...
