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Southwest Airlines is officially bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to the skies. In a press release this week, Southwest Airlines announced it will begin installing SpaceX’s Starlink across its fleet, delivering next-generation, low-Earth orbit satellite internet to passengers across its network of 11 countries. The first Starlink-equipped Southwest aircraft will enter service this summer, with more than […]

SpaceX is quietly rolling out a new promotion for Starlink — and if you were already considering signing up, this one might be worth a look. The company has begun mailing promotional postcards to prospective customers offering a $50 service credit for new Residential subscribers. Several users on X have confirmed receiving the mailer, which […]

Starlink’s satellite-to-smartphone ambitions are heading to Japan in a big way. NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile carrier with more than 92 million subscribers, has announced plans to launch a direct satellite-to-smartphone communications service in early 2026, in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The company has confirmed that Docomo customers will soon be able to connect directly […]

The UAE is teaming up with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet and structured digital learning to some of the world’s most remote and underserved communities. According to Gulf News, the new initiative will combine Starlink’s satellite connectivity with The Digital School’s accredited online education platform, targeting 100 remote sites globally in its first […]

SpaceX is taking Starlink mainstream in a big way. For the first time ever, an Elon Musk-led company has aired a Super Bowl commercial, with SpaceX using one of the world’s biggest advertising stages to pitch Starlink as fast, affordable internet that works just about anywhere on Earth. The new ad leans heavily into Starlink’s […]

SpaceX has reportedly taken a major step to curb Russia’s battlefield communications in Ukraine by blocking unauthorized use of Starlink internet terminals, a move Ukrainian officials say has already disrupted Russian assault operations. According to a report from Reuters, Starlink internet terminals used by Russian troops in Ukraine have been deactivated, dealing what one Ukrainian […]

Starlink’s grip on the global satellite internet market is getting harder to ignore. According to Ookla’s newly released 2025 Global Satellite Broadband Performance Report, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services — led overwhelmingly by SpaceX’s Starlink — are rapidly reshaping what space-based internet looks like for consumers around the world. Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence data shows […]

Starlink is making it even easier for Americans to get online from space. SpaceX’s satellite internet service says U.S. customers can now order Starlink in less than two minutes, either by visiting Starlink’s website or calling 1-888-GO-STARLINK. According to Starlink, the streamlined process is powered by xAI’s Grok, a virtual assistant that can walk customers […]

Starlink’s ambitious push into satellite-to-smartphone connectivity is officially heading to the European Union, with Spain set to become the first country in the bloc to launch the company’s Direct to Cell service later this year. Starlink confirmed the news on X, announcing that Spain will be the first EU market to get Direct to Cell, […]

United Airlines is taking its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to the biggest stage in advertising. The carrier is set to run a 30-second Super Bowl commercial this Sunday, highlighting its rapidly expanding Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi and underscoring just how central satellite internet has become to United’s onboard experience. As United explains, “In less than a […]

Starlink has unveiled a new tool aimed at making Earth’s increasingly crowded orbits safer for everyone. Called Stargaze, the system is a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) platform designed to track satellites and predict potential close approaches, helping operators avoid collisions before they happen. In a post shared by Starlink on X, the company said Stargaze […]

Starlink has passed 1 million subscribers in Brazil, turning the country into its second-largest market in the world. The update was shared by Michael Nicolls, a SpaceX executive, in a post on X celebrating the milestone. “Thanks to our 1M subscribers in Brazil, @Starlink’s second largest customer base! Starlink now accepts Pix instant payments and […]

Gulf Air is officially joining the growing list of airlines embracing SpaceX’s Starlink for in-flight connectivity. Bahrain’s national carrier has announced it will roll out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary internet access to passengers from boarding through arrival. According to Gulf Air, the agreement was signed between Gulf Air Chief […]

Starlink’s ever-growing satellite constellation is getting very good at dodging trouble — a lot of it. According to a recent report filed by SpaceX with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Starlink satellites performed roughly 300,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in 2025 alone. The figures, first reported by New Scientist, offer a rare look at just how crowded […]

As Winter Storm Fern bears down on large swaths of the U.S., T-Mobile is temporarily unlocking SpaceX’s Starlink-powered cellular service for free, giving customers a satellite-based fallback when traditional networks go dark. The move was first reported by PCMag, which said T-Mobile has activated its T-Satellite service at no cost for customers in potentially impacted […]