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SpaceX has quietly rolled out a major update to the Starlink app, bringing meaningful improvements that cater to both everyday users and large-scale customers managing dozens—or even hundreds—of terminals. The update was detailed by SpaceX and Tesla watcher @SERobinsonJr, who shared insights from Starlink Senior Software Engineer Aaron Grider. One of the most notable upgrades […]

SpaceX has just slashed the price of its portable Starlink Mini dish to a new all-time low, making it significantly more accessible for users looking to take satellite internet on the road. According to a new report from PCMag, the Starlink Mini is now priced at $199 in the U.S., down 20% from its usual […]

Starlink’s newly revamped Residential Max plan appears to be off to a strong start — perhaps a little too strong. SpaceX has confirmed that high demand for its new top-tier residential internet plan is causing delays in the delivery of the complimentary Router Mini that’s included for free with Residential Max. In a notice posted […]

Starlink is continuing its steady push into the maritime sector, with Hyundai Glovis announcing it has begun installing SpaceX’s satellite internet service across its global shipping fleet. According to a report from Korea JoongAng Daily, Hyundai Glovis has started rolling out Starlink across 45 vessels, including car carriers and bulk carriers. Installations are already underway […]

SpaceX is secretly expanding access to what might be one of the most appealing perks in Starlink’s revamped Residential plan lineup: a “free” Starlink Mini dish. If you’re a U.S.-based Starlink customer, it may be time to check your inbox. According to a growing number of reports from Starlink users, SpaceX has begun sending out […]

Starlink has quietly reshuffled its Residential internet offerings in the U.S., bringing back its most affordable home internet tier — albeit with a higher monthly price — and introducing a clearer, three-tier lineup aimed at different usage needs. The satellite internet provider has revived its Residential 100 Mbps plan, which first launched last November at […]

Ryanair has no interest in joining the growing list of airlines rolling out Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi. The European budget airline has ruled out equipping its aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, citing higher fuel costs and a lack of passenger demand on its short-haul routes. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary made the comments while speaking to […]

Starlink has quietly made its cheapest plan a lot more attractive. According to an update on the Starlink Support website, SpaceX has doubled the high-speed data allowance on its Roam 50GB plan to 100GB at no additional cost. As of January 13, 2026, the plan is now officially called Roam 100GB, while still priced at […]

Lufthansa Group has announced a major partnership with SpaceX that will see Starlink installed across its entire fleet of roughly 850 aircraft, making it the largest airline group in Europe to roll out Starlink-powered in-flight internet at this scale. According to Lufthansa, installations will begin as early as the second half of 2026, with the […]

Starlink has been blocked in Iran for the first time, marking a significant escalation in how the country is responding to ongoing anti-government protests and efforts to control the flow of information. According to a Forbes report, Iran has deployed military-grade jamming technology to disrupt Starlink satellite internet access amid a nationwide digital blackout. While […]

Elon Musk is once again drawing attention to South Africa’s regulatory roadblocks as Starlink remains unable to launch in the country, despite operating in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. The SpaceX CEO said the issue comes down to South Africa’s telecommunications ownership rules, arguing that Starlink has effectively been blocked because he is […]

SpaceX has secured another major win with the U.S. military, landing $739 million in launch contracts tied to missile warning and missile tracking missions for the U.S. Space Force. The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) on Friday announced that the contracts were awarded as part of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 […]

As Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi continues to roll out across major airlines, passengers may be wondering whether the service will eventually come with a price tag. According to SpaceX, the short answer is no — at least not for most travelers. Speaking at CES 2026 this week, Nick Seitz, global head of Starlink’s aviation business, said […]

Starlink is stepping in to keep Venezuela connected during a moment of extreme political and military upheaval. In a post on X over the weekend, Starlink announced that it is providing free broadband service to people across Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued internet access amid the rapidly unfolding events in the country. The move […]

SpaceX is making a major change to its Starlink satellite constellation in an effort to further improve safety in low Earth orbit. The company says it will begin lowering thousands of Starlink satellites to a lower operational altitude this year, a move aimed at reducing debris risk and speeding up deorbit timelines if a satellite […]