Key Takeaways SpaceX has produced its 10 millionth Starlink kit, marking a significant milestone in its production journey. The first 5 million kits took nearly four years to build, while the next 5 million were completed in just 11 months. Starlink now serves over 6 million customers, a notable increase from 5 million reported in…
Key Takeaways United Airlines introduced Starlink Wi-Fi on a flight to Detroit, marking a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity. The flight, departing from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, offered passengers high-speed gate-to-gate internet courtesy of SpaceX’s Starlink. United announced that the Wi-Fi would be free for MileagePlus members and is rolling out across its fleet. Starlink leverages…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is promoting its Starlink satellite constellation as a potential alternative to GPS. The company highlighted the potential for Starlink to provide Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions alongside broadband services. In a letter to the FCC, SpaceX emphasized the importance of quickly deploying low-Earth orbit satellite constellations for advanced PNT services. SpaceX…
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…