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Starlink Reaches 7 Million Users Worldwide, Expands to 150 Countries
Starlink has officially surpassed 7 million customers worldwide, the company announced in a Wednesday post on X. “Starlink is connecting more than 7M people with reliable high-speed internet across ~150 countries, territories and many other markets. Thank you to all our customers around the world!” the company wrote. The milestone marks yet another surge in […]
SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Nails First Starlink ‘Pez Dispenser’ Test
SpaceX’s Starship completed its tenth flight test on Tuesday, August 26, lifting off from Starbase, Texas, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The launch marked another milestone in the company’s pursuit of building the world’s first fully reusable rocket, with SpaceX declaring the mission a success after meeting all major objectives. The test began with […]
SpaceX Starship V3 to Begin Heavy Flights in 2026, V4 to Fly 2027
Elon Musk has shared new details about SpaceX’s roadmap for future iterations of Starship as the company gears up for its 10th orbital flight test. In a post on X, Musk noted that Starship V3 will be a “massive upgrade” over the current V2 and should be through production and testing by the end of […]
SpaceX Starlink in Talks with British Airways for In-Flight Internet: Report
Elon Musk’s Starlink is rapidly becoming a dominant force in the in-flight Wi-Fi market, and its next big target could be British Airways. According to a new report from Bloomberg, SpaceX is in conversations with British Airways’ parent company, IAG, for a deal that would cement Starlink’s presence on the lucrative trans-Atlantic route. Over the […]
Alaska Airlines to Start Offering Free Starlink Wi-Fi in 2026
Alaska Airlines on Wednesday announced plans to roll out SpaceX’s Starlink internet across its entire fleet, with installations beginning in 2026 and full completion expected by 2027. The airline said Starlink will be available at no additional cost to passengers, offering what it calls the fastest, most reliable in-flight Wi-Fi available today. Alaska will become […]
SpaceX Looks to Expand Starlink Capacity with More E-Band Spectrum
SpaceX is looking to boost Starlink’s capacity by adding more spectrum to its first-generation satellite fleet — reports PCMag. On Friday, the company filed a request with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use “E-band” frequencies, in the 71.0-76.0 GHz and 81.0-86.0 GHz ranges, for its Gen1 constellation. If approved, SpaceX says the change will […]
Starlink Extends Free Service to Canadians Impacted by August Wildfires
SpaceX’s Starlink is once again stepping in to support Canadians affected by wildfires, this time providing an additional free month of service for customers impacted by the mid-August fires. According to an update posted on Starlink’s website, existing active customers in affected regions will automatically receive a one-month service credit, with no action required on […]
SpaceX Starlink Steps In for Cape Verde Disaster Relief
SpaceX’s Starlink is stepping in to support emergency response and relief efforts in Cape Verde after the devastating storm that struck the country on August 11. Alongside on-the-ground connectivity assistance, Starlink is also providing one month of free service to both new and existing customers in the region. The update came directly from Starlink’s official […]
SpaceX Blasts Virginia’s $613 Million Broadband Plan for Sidelining Starlink
SpaceX is taking aim at Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of shutting Starlink out of most of its federally funded Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) subsidies. On Wednesday, the company blasted Virginia’s approach as a “massive waste of federal taxpayer money” after being selected for just 5,579 […]
SpaceX Sets August 24 Launch Date for Starship’s 10th Test Flight
SpaceX has officially scheduled the 10th orbital flight test of its Starship spacecraft for Sunday, August 24, with the launch window opening at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. A live webcast will begin roughly 30 minutes before liftoff on SpaceX’s website, X account, and the X TV app. For the past couple of […]
Starlink Nears Major In-Flight Wi-Fi Deal with Saudi Arabia’s Flagship Airline: Report
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly closing in on a deal with Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, to bring Starlink satellite internet service to the airline’s entire fleet. According to Bloomberg, the agreement would cover more than 140 aircraft, giving Starlink a significant foothold in one of the Middle East’s largest economies. The report says Saudia […]
SpaceX Shows Off New Grid Fin Design for Next-Gen Starship Booster
SpaceX has unveiled the first grid fin for its next-generation Super Heavy booster, featuring a significantly updated design that’s 50% larger and stronger than the current iteration. The redesign also reduces the number of fins from four to three, while still maintaining control authority — and even enabling the booster to descend at steeper angles […]
Starlink Launches ‘Standby Mode’ for Paused Plans: Here’s How It Works
SpaceX has rolled out a new “Standby Mode” for its Starlink satellite internet service in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, offering unlimited low-speed data for $5 USD per month. According to Starlink, the new plan is “perfect for backup connectivity and emergency use,” allowing paused users to keep basic connectivity for emergency messaging, easy reactivation, […]
First Starlink Direct to Cell Test in Ukraine Paves Way for Q4 Launch
Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, VEON-owned Kyivstar, has successfully completed the first-ever test of SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell technology in Eastern Europe. Conducted in the Zhytomyr region, the pilot saw Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov and Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, exchange messages directly via Starlink satellites using standard 4G-enabled smartphones — no special […]
SpaceX’s Starlink Slashes Monthly Fee for New U.S. Customers
SpaceX is offering new Starlink customers in the U.S. a rare discount on monthly fees, cutting the price of its Residential plan to $99 per month, down from $120. The Residential Lite plan is also dropping from $80 to $65. SpaceX sent out emails this week promoting the offer. “Starlink is offering Residential plans from […]