SpaceX reiterates that Dish Network’s proposed use of the 12GHz band for a 5G fixed wireless service will interfere with Starlink ‘at least 80% of the time.’
Dish Network’s parent company isn’t giving up trying to use the 12GHz radio spectrum for a 5G service, despite concerns from SpaceX that doing so risks crippling Starlink access in the US.
“The FCC should act quickly to authorize fixed wireless services in the lower 12GHz band”, EchoStar EVP Jeff Blum said in a statement.
Last year, the FCC sided with SpaceX in the contentious dispute following heavy lobbying from Starlink subscribers. However, the agency kept the door open to using the 12GHz band for 5G services, with the goal of operating the proposed networks alongside existing satellite services.
In new filings with the FCC, EchoStar—which also owns Boost Mobile—renews its push to harness the 12GHz spectrum for a fixed 5G service. And SpaceX is once again responding with its own harsh critique.
“Dish’s fixed service would cause SpaceX broadband users harmful interference at least 80% of the time wherever Dish deploys,” the company told the FCC last week. “To protect these Americans, the Commission should finally end these proceedings.
