Starlink’s Direct to Cell service has quietly taken a big step forward. SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Engineering, Michael Nicolls, announced on Sunday that the service now supports data-rich applications such as Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp on certain devices. Many data rich applications (like Google Maps, X, and WhatsApp) are now supported on @Starlink direct […]
SpaceX is pushing back against Colorado’s plan to distribute $400 million in federal broadband funding, arguing the state is prioritizing costly fiber projects over more affordable satellite alternatives like Starlink. The money comes from the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, designed to expand high-speed internet access across underserved rural areas. In a […]
On Sunday morning, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites, continuing its rapid expansion of the satellite internet constellation. At 7:49 a.m. ET/4:49 a.m. PT, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. This […]
SpaceX’s Starlink is trying to win back former customers by offering a free month of service to subscribers who previously canceled their plans. According to an email sent to users, eligible subscribers will get free Starlink service until September 30, 2025. To take advantage, customers simply need to plug in their Starlink dish with a […]
SpaceX’s Starlink has been nominated for $51.6 million in federal subsidies to expand high-speed internet access across Ohio. According to a report from PCMag, the satellite internet provider will serve 31,000 underserved locations in the state as part of Ohio’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Ohio picked Starlink to cover 41% of all […]
Montana has become the latest U.S. state to direct a major portion of its federal broadband funding toward satellite internet providers, awarding SpaceX’s Starlink $119 million to connect 20,000 underserved locations — reports PCMag. The funds come from the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to expand high-speed internet access across rural […]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared an update on when the company will attempt to “catch” Starship using the massive chopstick arms on its “Mechazilla” launch tower, implying the milestone will likely come in 2026. Responding to questions on X, Musk said Starship’s first catch attempt will probably take place between Flight 13 and Flight […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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’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 […]
