🚀 The FCC granted Starlink a US commercial license for Direct-to-Cell services, expanding its satellite-based cellular coverage. 🌌 Approval includes rights to operate a second-generation NGSO satellite constellation known as Starlink Gen2. 📡 SpaceX’s application was partially approved and deferred with conditions for SCS within the US and operations outside the US. 📶 The license…
🚫 The FCC will not reinstate SpaceX’s Starlink rural broadband subsidy, following a denial in 2022 due to unmet program requirements. 🌐 SpaceX’s subsidy was intended to provide satellite internet to 650,000 rural locations across 35 states. 📅 Brendan Carr, incoming FCC Commissioner Chair, mentioned there are no procedural grounds for revisiting the subsidy decision.…
🚓 The Western Australia (WA) Police’s “anywhere communications project” has integrated Starlink data services to enhance communication capabilities in 122 remote police stations and 550 vehicles. 🛰️ The project invested $3.5 million for Starlink services from Vocus, complementing an earlier $8.5 million investment for equipment and services. 👮♂️ A WA Police spokesperson highlighted the safety…
🌍 Starlink’s entry into Italy is causing significant concern within the local telecommunications industry. 📜 Italy’s telco lobby, Asstel, submitted a document urging for updated regulations on low-earth orbit satellite broadband operators like SpaceX. 📡 Asstel emphasized that current regulations do not address SpaceX’s direct-to-consumer business model. 🤝 The lobby suggests new rules concerning frequency…
🏍️ A diabetic dirt bike racer, Ben Hundter, completed the Baja 1000 while live-streaming to his mother using the Starlink Mini. 🎥 Ben’s race gained attention partly because he live-streamed the entire event to his mom, with the Starlink Mini duct taped to his head and an iPhone taped to his chest. 🌐 The Starlink…
🚨 New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against One NZ for misleading claims about Starlink Cellular. 📱 One NZ announced plans to offer Starlink Cellular with initial SMS services and future voice and data capabilities. ⚖️ NZ Commerce Commission is concerned about claims of “100% mobile coverage” which it considers misleading. 🌐 Anne…
🚀 SpaceX’s Starlink must comply with Indian security regulations to begin operations in India. ✔️ Compliance includes meeting data storage requirements set by the Indian government. 🇮🇳 Approval will be granted once all security conditions are fulfilled, as stated by India’s Communications Minister. ⁉️ There are looming national security concerns about Starlink operations according to…
🚀 SpaceX successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit, using the Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 in Florida. 🌤️ The launch was originally set for Sunday but was postponed to Monday due to weather conditions. 🎯 This mission marked the 12th flight for the Falcon 9 first-stage booster with tail number…
📱 SpaceX’s Starlink Cellular connected 270,000 mobile phones on its first day of service in hurricane-affected US states. 🇨🇦 Canada is examining the potential benefits of supplemental mobile coverage by satellite, with SpaceX providing insights from their recent deployment. 🌪️ Starlink Cellular played a crucial role in disaster response, enabling over 250,000 text messages to…
🌐 Starlink has signed a pact with Niger’s military junta to provide improved internet connectivity. 📈 The service is expected to deliver high-speed internet up to 200 Mbit/s, enhancing various sectors in the country. 💡 Starlink aims to offer affordable, high-tech internet solutions throughout West Africa, supporting education, health, and agriculture. 🛡️ Reinforced security protocols…