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Iranian authorities have arrested 46 people and seized 139 Starlink terminals as part of an intensifying effort to control information during the country’s ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel. Simultaneously, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a direct warning that it will begin targeting 18 major U.S. technology companies—including Tesla and Nvidia—starting […]

Delta Air Lines and Amazon have reached a major agreement to bring Amazon Leo satellite technology to hundreds of aircraft. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2028 with an initial installation on 500 planes, marking a significant expansion of the partnership between the two companies. The companies announced on Tuesday the service will provide […]

SpaceX made history on Monday, March 30, as a single Falcon 9 booster completed its 34th successful mission, further pushing the boundaries of orbital rocket reusability. The veteran booster, known as B1067, lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 5:15 p.m. EDT, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth […]

SpaceX is investigating a technical failure involving a Starlink satellite that occurred high above Earth on Sunday, March 29. The company confirmed this morning that satellite 34343 experienced an “anomaly on-orbit,” leading to a total loss of communications at an altitude of approximately 560 kilometres. Despite the hardware failure, SpaceX officials stated the incident does […]

SpaceX is pushing to make Starlink internet much faster by asking regulators for permission to use additional radio frequencies. A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows the company wants to open up new bands to help balance out the “4:1 imbalance” between download and upload speeds. Currently, most Starlink users see upload […]

British Airways officially made history yesterday as the first UK carrier to launch high-speed, free Starlink Wi-Fi on a commercial flight. The inaugural connected journey took off on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Houston, Texas, marking a major shift in how passengers stay connected at 38,000 feet. The airline is moving away from slow, […]

The now-cancelled agreement between Ontario, Canada, and SpaceX was first signed in November 2024. It was designed to provide satellite internet to roughly 15,000 homes in the northern and rural parts of the province through the Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program. At the time, the $100 million deal was seen by some government sources as […]

Starlink users are waking up to a frustrating surprise as the company abruptly disabled “in-motion” data for its popular $5 US monthly standby plan. The change, which rolled out without prior warning, effectively cuts off internet access for Starlink Mini users as soon as their vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h). For many American and […]

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular have officially launched international roaming for au Starlink Direct in the United States. This marks the first time in the world that direct satellite-to-smartphone communication has functioned across international borders. Au is the second-largest wireless carrier in Japan, operated by KDDI. The service allows travellers from Japan to maintain a connection […]

Deutsche Telekom has announced a new partnership with Starlink to eliminate mobile “dead zones” across Europe using direct-to-cell satellite technology. The deal aims to provide a secondary layer of connectivity in remote areas where traditional cell towers are difficult to build due to environmental regulations or challenging terrain. The service is scheduled to roll out […]

SpaceX has officially hit another jaw-dropping milestone. On Saturday, February 14, at 5:59 p.m. PT/8:59 p.m. ET, the company launched 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit aboard its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Florida. The mission marked the 600th Falcon 9 launch to date […]

SpaceX is expanding its global internet footprint once again. The company’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has officially received approval to begin operations in Vietnam, marking another key milestone in its rapid international rollout. According to Reuters, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has granted Starlink’s local unit a license to provide both fixed and mobile […]

Starlink just eliminated one of the biggest friction points for would-be customers: the waitlist. In a post on X, the company announced, “No more waiting for high-speed internet! We have removed waitlists for Starlink in every country where Starlink is available today.” That’s a major shift for the satellite internet provider, which for years had […]

Starlink has officially crossed another major milestone. In a post on X, Starlink confirmed it is now connecting more than 10 million active customers with high-speed satellite internet across 160 countries, territories, and markets worldwide. “Starlink is connecting more than 10M active customers with high-speed internet across 160 countries, territories and many other markets. Thank […]

SpaceX is quietly addressing one of the biggest complaints about Starlink: customer support. According to a report from PCMag, Starlink’s once-limited customer service hotline has now expanded to 24/7 support. The company has also broadened phone-based assistance beyond the U.S. and Canada to include Australia and New Zealand. For years, Starlink primarily handled issues through […]