SpaceX has broadened its retail strategy by partnering with Best Buy to sell its latest Starlink dish, offering consumers an alternative purchasing option for the satellite internet hardware. The next-generation ‘Standard’ Starlink dish, Version 4 (V4), is available for $599.99 USD. This matches the cost on the official Starlink store and offers expedited delivery, with […]
Several SpaceX Starlink authorized commercial resellers have recently unveiled an appealing offer for shipping companies: a two-month free trial of the Starlink Maritime service, including 5 TB of Mobile Priority service per month. This offer presents a substantial value to maritime operators, as the Starlink Maritime Flat High Performance user terminal is priced at $2,500, […]
In the Whitbourne area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Mike Mullins, who built a high-tech smart home for his retirement, encountered a significant challenge: inadequate internet service. “We’ve lived in town for 30 years, and when we moved to Whitbourne, my gosh, we were surprised to learn that the highest speed is, I think it’s […]
Singtel has announced its collaboration with Starlink to enhance maritime digital services, facilitating ship owners and operators in adopting advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, edge computing, and cloud-based solutions. This initiative aims to improve operational safety, efficiency, and crew welfare in the maritime sector. The integration of Starlink’s satellites into Singtel’s offerings […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is poised to receive approval from Indian authorities for offering space broadband services. The nod, expected in the “next few days” or by the end of the month, follows Starlink’s clarification to India’s Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) regarding its shareholding pattern, reports the Economic Times. […]
Peplink, a leader in SD-WAN routers, has entered a significant agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink, becoming an Authorized Technology Provider. This collaboration aims to integrate Starlink’s Flat High Performance terminal with Peplink’s routers, addressing the challenges of cost, speed, and reliability in internet services for mobile, maritime, and remote businesses. “Our combined solution gives any business […]
SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced its innovative Community Gateways program, offering fiber-like internet speeds to some of the most remote locations on Earth. This groundbreaking service starts at $75,000 per Gbps per month, with a one-time upfront cost of $1,250,000. The Community Gateways program is set to revolutionize satellite internet with download and upload speeds of […]
Agricultural machinery giant John Deere has announced a significant collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink to enhance its digital farming capabilities. This partnership aims to provide internet connectivity to Deere’s agricultural equipment in remote areas, leveraging Starlink’s extensive satellite fleet. “This takes us a step closer to ubiquitous connectivity anywhere in the world. The biggest opportunity for […]
On January 8, SpaceX’s Starlink team marked a significant milestone by successfully sending and receiving the first text messages using T-Mobile’s network spectrum through a newly launched Direct to Cell satellite. This achievement comes just six days after the launch of the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities on January 2, […]
Israel is poised to authorize SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for limited operations within the country, according to Elad Malka, Deputy Director of the Communications Ministry, reports Bloomberg. The service, however, will be restricted to official bodies, with Starlink agreeing not to provide access to humanitarian organizations in the Gaza Strip without approval from Israel’s […]
In the wake of the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1 in Japan, which recorded a maximum intensity of 7.0 on the Richter scale , telecom KDDI has been at the forefront of recovery efforts. The earthquake led to prolonged power outages and significant disruptions in transportation and logistics. KDDI’s response includes the […]
On Tuesday, January 2, at 7:44 p.m. PT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This launch was notable for including the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, marking a significant […]
SpaceX has introduced a Starlink referral program exclusively for customers in Australia and New Zealand. This program allows both new and existing users to earn service credits, applicable to Residential and Roam subscriptions. For new users, utilizing a referral link is straightforward. Upon visiting the Starlink website through a referral link, a banner confirms the […]
Images via Jenny Hautmann Spaceflight photographer and videographer Jenny Hautmann, also the content manager for SuperclusterHQ, reported a significant event in the history of space exploration. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster B1058, after completing a record-breaking 19th mission on December 23, 2023, met an unexpected end when it tipped over on the droneship during its return […]
SpaceX’s Starlink has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2.3 million customers worldwide, announced the company on Thursday. The service, now operational in over 70 countries, has expanded its reach to all seven continents and oceans, marking a new era in global connectivity. Starlink’s website has introduced a new section dedicated to sharing stories from […]
