22/09/2026
Viasat F2 Satellite Deployment and SpaceX Regulatory Opposition
• Viasat has launched its F2 satellite into service, aiming to provide faster broadband speeds to residential customers and commercial airline partners.
• SpaceX has formally protested this deployment, urging the FCC to block the satellite due to concerns over radio spectrum interference with its Starlink service.
• SpaceX argues that Viasat has failed to reach necessary coordination agreements to ensure the F2 satellite does not disrupt existing operations in shared frequency bands.
• Viasat maintains that its operations are compliant with FCC licensing requirements and has requested the commission to dismiss the allegations made by SpaceX.
• While Viasat plans to enhance its network capacity, it currently faces significant competition from Starlink, which offers faster speeds and lower latency at a competitive price.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/viasat-readies-faster-service-despite-spacexs-protest-of-its-f2-satellite