It is worth noting that AT&T has its own plans for a satellite service in partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a communications specialist. In April, the two companies successfully conducted a two-way satellite audio call on AT&T’s network in Texas, connecting to a Rakuten number in Japan using a Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone. AT&T emphasized in its filing that it intends to provide the necessary demonstrations to prove that its satellite service, in collaboration with AST SpaceMobile, will not cause interference to any authorized terrestrial system.
As the FCC continues to review T-Mobile and SpaceX’s proposal and gather input from various stakeholders, including AT&T, the future of the satellite-to-phone service remains uncertain. The concerns raised by AT&T highlight the importance of addressing potential interference issues to ensure the reliable delivery of wireless services and the smooth operation of existing infrastructure.
