SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has received regulatory approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase the radiated power on two of its user terminal models — a move that could translate into faster and more reliable internet speeds for customers (via PCMag). The FCC signed off on SpaceX’s request this week, more than […]
SpaceX is preparing another round of growth in Central Texas, with plans to kick off an $8 million expansion at its Bastrop site later this month — reports MySA. According to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, SpaceX will begin work on September 24 to add 80,000 square feet of new […]
SpaceX’s Starlink is set to receive more than $300 million in federal funding to expand broadband access across underserved areas in the U.S., according to a new report from PCMag. So far, 36 states and U.S. territories have submitted proposals for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to bridge […]
A new deal spotted at Sam’s Club offers one of the best values yet for Starlink hardware. Reddit user /u/iambobwood shared images showing the Starlink Standard Kit bundled with an extra Gen 3 wireless router at the membership-only warehouse retail chain for just $235. The Starlink Standard Kit already comes with one Gen 3 router, […]
SpaceX has shared new details on its next-generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, which are being designed to take full advantage of the newly acquired wireless spectrum from EchoStar. The company says the second-generation constellation will deliver a massive performance leap over the first-generation system, which was fully deployed earlier this year. According to SpaceX, […]
SpaceX has struck a landmark deal with EchoStar to acquire its full portfolio of AWS-4 and H-block wireless spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion. The transaction includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, along with SpaceX covering around $2 billion in interest payments on EchoStar debt through […]
Japan’s Coast Guard is preparing to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in a move aimed at strengthening its communications infrastructure amid growing regional tensions — reports Nikkei Asia. The plan will see 66 large patrol vessels equipped with Starlink in fiscal year 2025, which runs until March 31, with an additional 16 vessels following […]
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 […]
