The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to commence experimental testing of its Starlink cellular system, designed to transmit data directly to smartphones. This temporary authorization, issued on Thursday, allows SpaceX to conduct tests over a six-month period, ending June 14, in more than two dozen locations across the United States, reports PCMag. SpaceX’s […]
Air New Zealand has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to introduce high-speed, low-latency internet on its domestic flights. This initiative, set to redefine domestic air travel in Aotearoa, will see the first installation of Starlink internet on a domestic jet and an ATR, marking a world-first for the latter, in late 2024. The […]
Amazon’s Project Kuiper, after successfully launching two prototype satellites in October 2023, has now confirmed the inclusion of laser links on every satellite in its constellation, forming a high-speed mesh network in space. This development follows extensive testing of the project’s end-to-end communications payload and network, including the recently disclosed optical inter-satellite link (OISL) capabilities. […]
The Federal Communications Commission has reaffirmed its decision to deny SpaceX $886 million in federal funding aimed at expanding Starlink’s internet service in rural US areas. The ruling, a 3-2 vote, upheld the FCC’s 2022 decision, citing SpaceX’s failure to demonstrate its capability to provide high-speed internet across 35 states, according to PCMag. SpaceX sought […]
Back in August, SpaceX’s Starlink hardware made its way into Costco warehouses in Japan, and now we’re seeing an expansion of the latter’s availability. Costco warehouses in Canada, specifically in Toronto, Canada, are now selling Starlink hardware for $499.99 CAD, product number 3030630. Buying your Starlink kit from Costco includes two months of service credit, […]
SpaceX is preparing to test its Starlink cellular system, potentially as early as next month, using 840 satellites. This development comes from a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), where the company seeks an experimental license for the venture. The application, filed this week, requests “special temporary authority” for a 180-day testing period […]
In a recent development, Israel has stipulated that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network will require Israeli approval to operate in the Gaza Strip. This announcement was made as Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla, engaged with Israeli officials during his visit to the country this week, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over claims […]
SpaceX has introduced a new residential Starlink internet dish for its satellite internet service, marking the debut of a third-gen model. The new Starlink kit, designed for easy setup, includes the ‘Standard’ Starlink dish with new design that includes a kickstand, a Gen 3 router, a 15-meter Starlink cable, a 1.5-meter AC cable, and a […]
In a significant step toward achieving province-wide high-speed internet access by 2027, the Alberta government has initiated a pilot program using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet technology. This initiative targets remote and underserved communities, particularly in areas such as County of Forty Mile, County of Warner No. 5, and Cardston County. “Advancing satellite internet technology in […]
SpaceX is actively addressing concerns about potential interference from its cellular Starlink service with other satellite and terrestrial services. On Wednesday, the company submitted a detailed 16-page report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) outlining the safety measures and benefits of its cellular Starlink service for US consumers, reports PCMag. The document comes in response […]
Aero, the premium book-by-the-seat jet service, has elevated its in-flight offerings by incorporating SpaceX’s Starlink internet service into its flights, providing passengers with high-speed connectivity at no additional cost. This service enhancement is effective immediately on all Aero routes, including flights to and from Dallas, Los Angeles, Los Cabos, Aspen, and Sun Valley. Ben Klein, […]
SpaceX is poised to achieve approximately $9 billion in revenue this year, with projections indicating a potential increase to about $15 billion by 2024. Sources familiar with the company’s financials, who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the information, suggest that the growth will be driven significantly by the Starlink internet service, reports […]
Sirona Medical, a pioneer in cloud-native radiology workflow software, has announced its general support for SpaceX’s Starlink internet. This move is set to enhance Sirona’s top-tier performance, making it accessible from virtually any location across the globe. Raghu Nyamagoudar, VP of Engineering at Sirona, addressed the challenges that radiology’s transition to the cloud has faced […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Tesla and Starlink Internet Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd, both companies from Elon Musk, have been granted permission to operate in Malaysia as fully foreign-owned entities. The decision was made in consideration of the potential benefits these companies could bring to the country, Anwar stated in a […]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded to U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s concerns about communications blackouts in Gaza on early Saturday morning. But that statement also led to a conflict with Israel who opposed the move. “Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza,” Musk stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. Shlomo Karhi, […]
