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SpaceX Donates Starlink Kits for Hurricane Ian Relief in Florida
SpaceX has repositioned Starlink satellites and donated Starlink terminals to Florida in order to aid rescue and relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian — reports West Palm Beach News and Headlines. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a news conference held in Wauchula on Saturday that he contacted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for […]
SpaceX Launches Flat Starlink Terminal for Maritime Customers
A new Starlink dish just dropped, this time featuring a wider range of weather capabilities for use in harsh marine conditions. SpaceX released a new Starlink dish for marine customers this week, featuring an overall flatter design and a much higher wind resistance, as can be seen on the company’s website (via @Sawyer Merritt). The […]
SpaceX Starlink Dishes with Volcano Mount Survives Hurricane Fiona in Canada
One Starlink subscriber impacted by Hurricane Fiona in Canada has reported that the service’s second-generation “Dishy” terminal successfully weathered the storm and came out unscathed (via Reddit). Starlink is a high-speed satellite broadband service from SpaceX. Customers set up their Starlink terminals in clear view of the sky, and these terminals then communicate with satellites […]
SpaceX Milestone: 1 Million Starlink Terminals Made; Musk Gives Iran Update
SpaceX has hit a milestone with over 1 million Starlink terminals manufactured. The news was shared by CEO Elon Musk on Sunday afternoon. “Starlink now over [1 million] user terminals manufactured,” said Musk. Starlink now over 1M user terminals manufactured — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 25, 2022 The news from Musk confirms what Ellie in […]
SpaceX Starlink Now Connecting Schools in the Amazon Rainforest
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is now serving schools located in the Amazon Rainforest, connecting institutes located in the region of the Amazon that falls under Brazil to the rest of the world via satellite. Company CEO Elon Musk highlighted the accomplishment on Thursday when he shared a tweet from Brazilian Minister of Communications Fábio Faria […]
SpaceX is ‘Activating Starlink’ Internet in Iran, Says Elon Musk
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday the White House “took action today to advance Internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people, issuing a General License to provide them greater access to digital communications to counter the Iranian government’s censorship.” SpaceX CEO Elon Musk replied just now, “activating Starlink…” […]
SpaceX Signs Starlink Deal with Marlink Maritime
Communication network company Marlink announced plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet for its maritime and enterprise customers, as detailed in press release from Marlink on Thursday. Marlink and OmniAccess are set to become “authorized Starlink integrators” for marine and commercial accounts, using a combination of SpaceX’s connectivity solutions. “This ability to utilise Starlink is giant […]
SpaceX Starlink App Hits Nearly 2.3 Million Downloads: Report
Starlink’s satellite internet service is expanding rapidly across the globe, and a new report shows that the mobile app is becoming more popular as its subscriber-base grows. SpaceX’s Starlink mobile app has made it into the top 100 downloaded apps in the Apple iPhone’s App Store for the first time, as reported by PC Mag […]
SpaceX to Deploy Starlink Aboard U.S. School Buses, Shows Filing
A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows SpaceX plans for the newest mobile application of its Starlink satellite internet. SpaceX is set to deploy Starlink internet aboard some school buses in the U.S., as seen in a new filing with the FCC this week (via Teslarati). The letter is addressed to FCC […]
SpaceX Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Will Hit 300 Mbps, Says Musk
Starlink’s in-flight capabilities were demonstrated aboard a private jet, after SpaceX failed to garner deals with other major commercial airline companies. SpaceX held a demo for its in-flight Wi-Fi aboard a JSX private jet last week, as reported by Bloomberg over the weekend (via Business Insider). The one-hour flight took place from Burbank to San Jose, […]
Starlink Download Speeds Fell Across the U.S. and Canada in Q2: Report
SpaceX is enrolling more Starlink users than ever, but new data suggests that this may not be a good thing for the satellite internet’s speed. Median Starlink download speeds dropped to 62.53 Mbps in the U.S. during the second quarter from 90.55 Mbps in the first, as PC Mag reported on Wednesday. The figures were […]
SpaceX Starlink to Become Active in Zambia, Says Musk
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet looks to be headed to Zambia, with a new photo surfacing showing the company’s officials meeting with authorities in the African country. A team from SpaceX met with Zambian officials on Monday, according to a post on Twitter from the country’s Special Assistant to the President of the Republic of Zambia, […]
SpaceX Will Ask for Starlink Exemptions to Sanctions on Iran, Cuba, Possibly More
SpaceX may look into offering Starlink satellite internet for Iran and other dictatorships such as Cuba, for humanitarian purposes. When asked on Monday if it was “technically possible to provide Starlink to Iranian people?” by a @erfan_kasraie, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk replied, “Starlink will ask for an exemption to Iranian sanctions in this regard.” Currently, […]
SpaceX in Talks with Frontier Airlines for Starlink In-Flight Internet
Frontier Airlines has been in talks with SpaceX about carrying Starlink internet on its flights, according to CEO Barry Biffle in statements to CNBC on Thursday. While Biffle said he’s more likely to make such a move than in previous years, the addition of Starlink Wi-Fi would be a departure for the airline as it […]
SpaceX Launches $2,500 High-Performance Dish for Residential Service
Just a day after SpaceX’s Starlink reached Antarctica to become operational on all seven continents, one publication has spotted the addition of the company’s high-performance Starlink terminal to its residential users page. SpaceX now offers its $2,500 high-performance Starlink dish to residential users, as shown on the company’s order page (via PC Mag). The high-performance […]