SpaceX is taking aim at Virginia’s $613 million plan to expand high-speed internet access, accusing the state of shutting Starlink out of most of its federally funded Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) subsidies. On Wednesday, the company blasted Virginia’s approach as a “massive waste of federal taxpayer money” after being selected for just 5,579 […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly closing in on a deal with Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, to bring Starlink satellite internet service to the airline’s entire fleet. According to Bloomberg, the agreement would cover more than 140 aircraft, giving Starlink a significant foothold in one of the Middle East’s largest economies. The report says Saudia […]
SpaceX has rolled out a new “Standby Mode” for its Starlink satellite internet service in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, offering unlimited low-speed data for $5 USD per month. According to Starlink, the new plan is “perfect for backup connectivity and emergency use,” allowing paused users to keep basic connectivity for emergency messaging, easy reactivation, […]
Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, VEON-owned Kyivstar, has successfully completed the first-ever test of SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell technology in Eastern Europe. Conducted in the Zhytomyr region, the pilot saw Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov and Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, exchange messages directly via Starlink satellites using standard 4G-enabled smartphones — no special […]
SpaceX is offering new Starlink customers in the U.S. a rare discount on monthly fees, cutting the price of its Residential plan to $99 per month, down from $120. The Residential Lite plan is also dropping from $80 to $65. SpaceX sent out emails this week promoting the offer. “Starlink is offering Residential plans from […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet is now officially available as an after‑sales upgrade for Embraer’s Praetor 600, Praetor 500, Legacy 500, and Legacy 450 business jets, the Brazilian planemaker announced on Wednesday. The high‑speed, low‑latency Wi‑Fi solution will be provided through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) developed in partnership with Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of […]
SpaceX appears to be preparing a more affordable way to access its Starlink satellite internet service — by allowing multiple users to share a single Starlink dish (via PCMag). The company quietly published details about a new offering called Starlink Community, spotted on a support page for authorized resellers. “Starlink is launching a new affordable way […]
SpaceX on Wednesday highlighted a software feature for Starlink that makes its satellite internet service even more resilient in real-world conditions — especially in environments where the terminal’s view of the sky is partially obstructed by trees, buildings, or other obstacles. According to a new Starlink Update, the system now routes traffic around obstructions with […]
SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service has officially expanded into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity — starting with a rather unexpected use case: beekeeping in New Zealand (via PCMag). Local mobile carrier One NZ, the first in the world to offer Starlink-powered cellular service back in December, has started using the satellite-based network to […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has just added a new and more convenient way to pay: ACH Direct Debit. The new payment method allows U.S. customers to link their bank accounts directly to their Starlink account, enabling automatic monthly payments with no added fees. The news comes from a recent email sent to Starlink users, […]
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 […]
