SpaceX trying to block Apple satellite messaging expansion, says WSJ

A new report says that SpaceX is trying to block Apple’s expansion plans for iPhone satellite messaging by pressuring the FCC to intervene. Elon Musk’s close relationship with both the White House and the FCC chair could give SpaceX a substantial advantage in an ongoing battle between the two companies for radio spectrum … Apple’s satellite messaging services Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service first launched for the iPhone 14 back in 2022, and is now a standard feature in subsequent iPhones. It enables messages to be sent to 911 in parts of the country where no mobile coverage is available. The service has been credited with saving lives on multiple occasions since it launched. iPhone satellite comms has twice had functionality boosted since then. In 2023, roadside assistance was added for those experiencing car trouble in remote areas. The following year, Apple added Messages via satellite, to let iPhone users contact family and friends when no mobile service is availabl ... Read full article.