SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service has officially expanded into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity — starting with a rather unexpected use case: beekeeping in New Zealand (via PCMag). Local mobile carrier One NZ, the first in the world to offer Starlink-powered cellular service back in December, has started using the satellite-based network to […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has just added a new and more convenient way to pay: ACH Direct Debit. The new payment method allows U.S. customers to link their bank accounts directly to their Starlink account, enabling automatic monthly payments with no added fees. The news comes from a recent email sent to Starlink users, […]
The Canadian province of Ontario has officially cancelled its $100 million USD agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet to 15,000 homes in northern parts of the region, according to a report from Global News. Originally signed in November 2023, the deal was intended to bridge the digital divide in remote communities by leveraging […]
SpaceX has confirmed that last week’s widespread Starlink outage — its longest on record — was caused by an internal network upgrade gone wrong (via PCMag). The global outage, which hit around noon PT on Thursday, temporarily knocked millions of Starlink users offline, including customers across North America and as far as Ukraine. While SpaceX initially […]
T-Mobile has officially launched its Starlink-powered satellite connectivity service, dubbed T-Satellite, across the U.S. today, in partnership with SpaceX. The service is now out of beta and available to both T-Mobile customers and users on other carriers for $10/month. Previously available as a free beta that drew over 1.8 million sign-ups, T-Satellite allows users to […]
The Trump administration is reportedly looking to shift away from Elon Musk’s SpaceX for its ambitious $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system, according to a report from Reuters. The move comes as tensions between former allies Trump and Musk reach new heights, culminating in a very public falling out in early June. The Golden […]
The Trump administration reportedly initiated a review of federal contracts held by SpaceX earlier this summer, but quickly discovered that most of them were too essential to cut, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The review was triggered shortly after President Trump publicly suggested terminating federal agreements with Elon Musk’s companies […]
SpaceX capped off the week with yet another successful Starlink mission, sending 24 more of its internet-beaming satellites into orbit late Friday night from California. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, July 18, at 8:52 p.m. PT / 11:52 p.m. ET. About an […]
SpaceX has quietly rolled out a rare discount on Starlink service for select customers, offering 20% off monthly bills for the next six billing cycles. The surprise promotion appears to be targeted, with no sign-up or action required from users. The offer began popping up in customers’ inboxes this week, with at least four Starlink […]
SpaceX has announced that it plans to begin launching its third-generation Starlink satellites in the first half of 2026, promising a major leap forward in performance for its growing global satellite internet network. In a recently published Starlink Network Update, SpaceX revealed that these next-gen satellites will offer “an order of magnitude improvement in capacity” […]
Rogers today officially announced Rogers Satellite, a new satellite-to-phone text messaging service powered by SpaceX’s Starlink network. The service is now live in beta across Canada, making Rogers the first wireless provider in the country to offer next-gen satellite connectivity — years after first signing a deal with SpaceX in 2023. The beta, which is […]
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has officially surpassed 500,000 active customers in Canada, marking another major milestone for the company’s global connectivity ambitions. “Starlink is now connecting over 500K customers across Canada,” the official SpaceX Starlink account announced on X on Monday. The post also included a short spotlight on Syola Ikkidluak, a dog sledder […]
SpaceX has quietly posted a new job opening that could mark the beginning of a major artificial intelligence push at the Elon Musk-led aerospace firm. The company is hiring an AI Software Engineer to be a “founding member” of its Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering team. According to the job description, the role will focus on […]
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence ambitions just got a massive financial boost — this time from one of his own companies. According to investors close to the matter, SpaceX has agreed to invest $2 billion USD into xAI, Musk’s AI startup and maker of the Grok chatbot (via The Wall Street Journal). The infusion accounts for […]
Virgin Atlantic has announced a major in-flight connectivity upgrade, becoming the first U.K. airline to strike a deal with SpaceX’s Starlink for high-speed, satellite-powered Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. Starting in Q3 2026, Virgin Atlantic will begin installing Starlink’s satellite Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos, with the rollout expected to wrap […]
