[iamnothere]

Another day, another important international agreement violated. I appreciate what SpaceX has done for global communications, but do not under any circumstances flagrantly violate ITU guidelines. This undermines critical agreements that allow us to (for instance) use the ISM and amateur bands without pervasive jamming. The ITU is not a political football like the rest of the UN, it’s a highly technical, competent organization that’s well-regarded among spectrum users.

[NitpickLawyer]

> I appreciate what SpaceX has done for global communications, but do not under any circumstances flagrantly violate ITU guidelines.

These are Starshields, not Starlinks. These are not operated by SpaceX. In the same way Boeing isn't spying on comms by building / launching an NRO satellite.

[iamnothere]

Good point, in that case I suppose I should direct my criticism at the NRO. They more than anyone should understand the importance of ITU treaties, as having clear standards for the RF bands probably makes their job easier in many ways.

[Weeenion]

7 Million people benefit from it, 8 Billion people don't.

We should have done that A LOT slower without breaking shit left and right.

Edit: Because of the one downvote: It affects astronomy and a PRIVATE company has impact on a war like in ukraine. And they are violating shit just because its Musk

[newsclues]

"These are Starshields, not Starlinks."

The number of people that benefits from security provided by the military is not the same as the number of people that subscribe to starlink internet.