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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SpaceX’s Starlink is stepping up to help with disaster relief in central Texas after dramatic flooding along the Guadalupe River, where some 27 people — including nine children — have been reported dead and dozens more are missing amid widespread evacuations. In response, Starlink announced on X that it’s deploying Mini kits for search-and-rescue efforts, […]

SpaceX’s Starlink has launched a limited-time nationwide sale in the U.S. on its previous-generation Performance Kit, bringing the price down from $1,499 to $999 USD. The $500 discount is available now through July 7, 2025, according to the official Starlink website. Engineered for harsh environments and versatile connectivity use cases, the Starlink Performance Kit is […]

A new report from Ookla reveals that SpaceX’s Starlink is rapidly redefining in-flight Wi-Fi performance, helping partner airlines deliver speeds that actually rival home internet for once. Based on Speedtest data collected during Q1 2025, airlines using Starlink’s satellite internet service are leading the pack in both download speed and latency. “Starlink’s low-earth orbit (LEO) […]

Starlink has launched a new limited-time promotion in the U.S. and Canada, offering a deal on its portable Mini satellite internet kit that includes both discounted hardware and a service credit — ideal for travellers, RVers, and anyone in need of reliable internet on the go. Now through July 7th, customers can purchase the Starlink […]

T-Mobile has officially announced the nationwide launch date for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite service — mark your calendars for July 23. The service, developed in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, promises to connect even the most remote parts of the U.S. to cover up to 500,000 square miles of previously unreachable terrain, including national […]

Qatar Airways is taking in-flight entertainment to new heights — literally. The airline has teamed up with IMG to launch live sports streaming onboard its flights via SpaceX’s ultra-fast Starlink satellite internet, making it the first global carrier to offer IMG’s Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra channels as a dedicated streaming experience. Just in […]