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Elon Musk clashed sharply with Applem due to satellite connectionWhen he learned that Apple prepares SOS function via satellite in cooperation with Globalstar, offered his own solution – Starlink. And he threw in an ultimatum.

Musk suggested that SpaceX will exclusively provide satellite connectivity for iPhone for $5 billion and then $1 billion per year. If Apple If they don't reach an agreement within 72 hours, Musk wanted to announce a competing service. Apple refused – and SpaceX quickly announced partnership with T-Mobile.

Legal battle and pressure on the FCC

SpaceX meanwhile challenged Globalstar's use of radio spectrum, which could jeopardize the entire iPhone satellite communication project. In the regulatory filing, Musk also included Apple – which angered the leadership in Cupertino. Concerns also grew over Musk's ties to the Trump administration.minilosses that allegedly gave him an advantage with the FCC.

Tensions are rising

Musk wanted to Apple supported T-Mobile's satellite functions and older iPhone models, but he only agreed to support it from the iPhone 14. This added fuel to the fire. This is not the only dispute – the two tech giants have also been arguing for a long time over fees in App Store.

Tensions escalated to the point that Musk considered his own phone – it would be produced by Tesla andoneThe activity would be provided by Starlink. The dispute over the satellites could thus be just the beginning of a wider conflict between the two most powerful technological names of today.

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