Key Points 🚀 Tesla and SpaceX/Starlink are assisting Hawaii’s recovery after devastating wildfires. 🌐 Starlink kits are being deployed on the island to provide free internet to those affected. 📡 Over 650 satellite internet kits have been sent to 40+ organizations aiding recovery efforts. 🏝️ Red Lightning Disaster Relief is setting up Starlink kits in…
📡 Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system is available in the Philippines and is changing lives by providing high-speed internet to indigenous communities. 🌐 Starlink is currently being used to connect communities from the Blaan Tribe, whose settlements are in remote locations and guided by oral traditions. 🚀 80% of the tribal communities in the…
Key Points 🌋 Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system is being used to monitor seismic and volcanic activity at Yellowstone National Park. 🛰️ Starlink’s stable internet connection is invaluable for maintaining strong connections with remote sensors and equipment in Yellowstone. 📡 Cellular communication options have downsides, such as slowing down during peak tourist seasons, but…
SpaceX Starlink supports RDARS Inc., a company in the early stages of developing autonomous robotics and drone solutions for real-time security systems. With SpaceX’s Starlink data connectivity, RDARS recently completed the initial development and testing phase of its Eagle Nest Off-Grid solution. Through Eagle Next, the company provides solar power, communications, and shelter to its Eagle…
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) is considering using SpaceX’s Starlink services, reported local newspaper Yomiuri. Since March, Japan’s SDF has been testing SpaceX’s Starlink internet service for their land, sea, and air forces. Multiple government sources told Yomiuri that SDF is thinking of officially adopting Starlink’s internet service by the fiscal year starting April 2024. In late…
SpaceX has announced a massive 70% discount on hardware for Starlink customers in select regions. As Starlink has achieved record growth metrics in recent months, it has introduced a growing number of discounts to only further its subscriber growth. Now, SpaceX has announced yet another Starlink discount, this time knocking 70% off of the price of hardware…
Starlink has announced that it has reached yet another subscriber milestone, this time within an essential new segment of the business. SpaceX’s decision to expand Starlink into the maritime and aviation sectors has been a pivotal and incredibly well-executed maneuver for the business, allowing it to reach new clientele and enter segments without traditional cellular or fiber-optic-based competitors. Now,…
The upcoming Starlink production facility in Bastrop, Texas, is nearing construction completion, which could become a sales growth driver shortly. Until recently, Starlink’s biggest problem has been profitability, but with a growing subscriber base and a growing stream of revenue, profit concerns have subsided slightly. Now, the satellite internet provider is pivoting toward focusing on production, and with…
SpaceX’s Starlink internet unit has unveiled a suite of new internet plans for customers who need the best of the best. The incredible engineering and growth success of SpaceX’s Starlink program cannot be understated. Just last week, the company revealed that it has been growing at a record pace and now has over 1.5 million subscribers,…
SpaceX Starlink standard kits are now available at select Home Depot stores. Many potential customers have weighed in on Starlink’s availability at Home Depot. The majority of consumers SpaceX bringing Starlink’s standard $599 kit would make the tech more accessible and, hopefully, significantly decrease delivery estimates. “Starlink will be huge for [Home Depot]. They should…