Key Takeaways Starlink will be available on United Airlines planes by May 15, 2025, offering select passengers free inflight internet. Sean Cudahy of The Points Guy participated in a test of United’s Starlink Wi-Fi before its official launch, which involved media invites. Connecting to Starlink was straightforward: Cudahy connected through Unitedwifi.com, navigated a landing page,…
Key Takeaways Entel partners with Starlink Direct to Cell to enhance connectivity for businesses in remote regions of Chile and Peru. Targeted industries include mining, agriculture, and forestry, addressing connectivity challenges in these remote sectors. Starlink’s low-latency satellite network will support innovation and competitiveness among SMEs and large corporations. Expansion follows successful integration in Brazil,…
Key Takeaways The Starlink Router Mini launched to address home Wi-Fi dead zones, providing an affordable option at $40. Targeted at users in smaller spaces, it’s designed for those needing basic Wi-Fi solutions. Performs well in basic setups but may experience performance drops in homes with multiple barriers. Complements the Gen 3 Router, which is…
Key Takeaways SpaceX’s Starlink 6-93 mission launched 28 satellites, further expanding its constellation in low Earth orbit. Starlink played a crucial role during a blackout in Spain and Portugal, showing its reliability when traditional networks failed. The satellite broadband market is intensifying, with Amazon’s Project Kuiper emerging as a competitor, though Starlink remains ahead in…
Key Takeaways T-Mobile is launching Starlink cellular as a beta program for non-customers, combining satellite connectivity with T-Mobile’s 5G network. Users who signed up for the free beta will soon receive access, with T-Mobile preparing phones to be satellite-optimized. The beta offer includes 50GB of high-speed data and unlimited texts, modeling T-Mobile’s existing free trial…
Key Takeaways Amazon has launched its first 27 Kuiper satellites aboard an Atlas V rocket, marking the beginning of its $10 billion project to deliver global broadband internet. Project Kuiper targets a total deployment of 3,236 satellites for low-Earth orbit connectivity to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Due to initial delays, Amazon faces a 2026 deadline…
Key Takeaways Starlink is preparing to launch its services in South Korea this year, pending regulatory approvals. Global demand for low-orbit satellite connectivity is rising as it provides high-speed internet without the need for extensive ground infrastructure. South Korea is enhancing its regulatory framework to accommodate services like Starlink and OneWeb, with new technical standards…
Key Takeaways T-Mobile has reduced the price of its Starlink cellular service to just $10 per month. The service is available not only to T-Mobile users but also to AT&T and Verizon customers via an eSIM. T-Mobile plans to launch the service in July and is seeking FCC approval to support older devices. Starlink Cellular…
Key Takeaways Ukraine is seeking EU satellite alternatives to Starlink due to concerns over Elon Musk’s unpredictability. Starlink is essential for Ukraine’s military connectivity but poses strategic vulnerabilities due to reliance on Elon Musk. European Union’s Govsatcom system is proposed as an alternative, but it can’t fully replace Starlink’s battlefield connectivity. Eutelsat offers a partial…
Key Takeaways Starlink is actively pursuing entry into the Indian market, meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss potential investments and partnerships. Key figures such as VP Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight emphasized collaborations and future investment plans in India during the meeting. The meeting is Starlink’s first official engagement with an…