AT&T's CEO throws shade at Musk's Starlink mobile ambitions
AT&T CEO John Stankey said he sees potential in satellite-based networks, but that they "cannot and will not match" fiber-connected performance.
AT&T CEO John Stankey dismissed Elon Musk's Starlink ambitions, stating that over-reliance on low-band spectrum isn't necessary. Stankey believes fiber-connected performance is superior in areas where most people live. He emphasized that AT&T's dense urban and suburban investments give them an edge over competitors like SpaceX, which could become a major US mobile carrier.
Stankey sees a potential role for satellite-based internet to supplement fiber-connected and 5G networks in rural areas or where building physical infrastructure is too expensive. However, he expressed concerns about Starlink's performance indoors, particularly in crowded environments like stadiums and hospitals, where AT&T has been focusing on improving signal support.
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