5G Coalition Accuses SpaceX Of Starlink Misinformation Campaign
A 5G coalition in the U.S. has accused SpaceX of running a 'public misinformation campaign' about how opening up the 12GHz band for 5G could disrupt its Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink is owned and operated by SpaceX, and is present in dozens of countries, including the U.S. It uses more than 2,400 low-earth orbit satellites to provide internet connectivity, with SpaceX saying it plans to add hundreds more as part of its plans to have global coverage.
To provide wireless internet connectivity, Starlink uses the hotly-contested 12GHz band, creating a conflict with carriers and 5G service providers who also lay claim to the coveted spectrum. According to them, the U.S. ranks last among the world's major wireless markets in terms of available capacity, and one of the easiest and most convenient ways to change that would be to share the 12GHz band with satellite internet providers, like Starlink.
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The '5Gfor12GHz Coalition,' a non-profit industry lobby group that includes the likes of Dish Network, Dell, and RS Access, has accused Starlink of a false and harmful anti-5G narrative over the use of the 12GHz spectrum. In a statement posted on its website, the coalition directly accused Elon Musk of using scare tactics to spread anti-5G propaganda. According to the statement, SpaceX's tactics would stifle competition and hurt American consumers who are seeking better connectivity options. «It also stands to threaten America’s global leadership in the 5G and technology sector as other countries outpace the nation in delivering next-generation services,» the statement said.
The altercation between SpaceX and the 5Gfor12GHz Coalition has been
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