SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
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Airlines opting for Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi say the high-speed service increases passenger expectations for inflight connectivity while boosting both onboard experience and airline ancillary revenue and improving operations. United Airlines, the latest U.S. carrier to select Starlink, is rolling out...
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
Notably, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is half the cost of Starlink’s standard plan, and with a limited-time offer, your monthly bill will be $40 per month, compared to $120 with the Residential plan. Plus, a $15 discount is available to qualifying T-Mobile voice customers, bringing the monthly rate down even further.
My formal speed tests show that SpaceX’s satellite service keeps improving year after year. It remains a game-changer for folks who have no good wired Internet options where they live.
Despite the approval, Starlink cannot immediately begin full commercial operations as it still needs to acquire trial spectrum.
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SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service now has more than 2 million US subscribers, the company revealed in a post detailing updates to its network. It also said its global subscriber base has grown to more than 6 million -- up from 4.6 million at the end of 2024.
Canadian mobile carrier Rogers has conspicuously avoided mentioning Starlink or SpaceX in promoting its new satellite-to-phone service, probably to sidestep backlash tied to Elon Musk.
In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.
Starlink has brought high-speed internet to millions of rural Americans for the first time. It’s also one of the most expensive internet service providers in the country. So, how is it available in New York for just $15 a month?