Musk's SpaceX threatens to withhold mobile service from Australia

The satellite and space exploration company founded by Elon Musk has warned it could avoid Australia when deploying its satellite-based mobile network coverage if it is forced to bid in an auction to buy crucial spectrum.

SpaceX, which operates the Starlink satellite network, has asked the government to allocate it vital wireless frequencies to build out its satellite network, rather than put it up for tender.