IT之家 3 月 31 日消息，據《華爾街日報》報導，蘋果公司在構建其衛星電話連接能力方面的持續投入，已引發埃隆・馬斯克（Elon Musk）的不滿。主要原因是蘋果此舉可能使其成為馬斯克旗下太空探索技術公司（SpaceX）的星鏈（Starlink）服務的直接競爭對手。

The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, said the two tech giants are currently fiercely competing for a valuable spectrum resource — the limited radio waves used to transmit cell phone signals. In order to get a head start,Musk has urged U.S. federal regulators to try to delay or block Apple's plans to expand its satellite network.

It is worth noting that against the backdrop of increased competition between the two sides, SpaceX and its mobile communications partner T-Mobile have previously negotiated with Apple to enable Starlink services to connect to iPhones. According to reports,An agreement has been reached that will allow SpaceX's satellite phone service in partnership with T-Mobile to connect seamlessly on newer iPhones in the future。 The service is expected to be officially launched this summer.

According to IT House, Apple's main partner in the field of satellite services is Globalstar at present. Interestingly, Globalstar has hired rival SpaceX to launch satellites for it, which are designed to provide Apple devices with partial "off-grid" emergency communications coverage. However, the Wall Street Journal also pointed out that industry leaders generally believe that Globalstar's own capabilities may not be able to meet Apple's long-term development goals in the field of satellite communications.

In contrast, SpaceX, through its Starlink program, has deployed a network of satellites that is much larger than Globalstar, capable of providing wider signal coverage, which gives it a significant advantage in the field of satellite communications.