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SpaceX’s satellite internet provider Starlink is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week, marking five years since it connected its very first paying customer to high-speed, low-latency internet from space. In a post on X, Starlink shared a short video spotlighting Wendy and Sean Layer — the service’s first customers, who live in a remote part […]

SpaceX has dramatically increased Starlink’s network performance in 2025, with the satellite internet provider’s median peak-hour speeds rising by more than 50% since the start of the year. According to Starlink VP of Engineering Michael Nicolls (@michaelnicollsx), the average download speed across the network now exceeds 200 Mbps, while typical upload speeds are above 30 […]

SpaceX has launched a new Starlink deal in Canada that lets new customers get free hardware rentals for a limited time. The promo includes a Starlink Standard kit, which comes with the company’s Standard dish and Gen 3 Wi-Fi router, and appears to be available across Canada (we were able to verify eligibility for several […]

Muon Space has announced a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate Starlink’s mini laser terminals into its high-performance Halo satellite platform. The agreement marks an industry first, introducing persistent optical connectivity in orbit and paving the way for real-time satellite operations. Starlink’s mini lasers are designed to achieve link speeds of up to 25 […]

SpaceX has officially crossed a major milestone, with more than 10,000 Starlink satellites launched to date. The company marked the achievement on Sunday, October 19, after completing two Falcon 9 missions on opposite coasts of the United States — a “double-header” launch day that added 56 new Starlink satellites to orbit. The first mission lifted […]

United Airlines has officially taken in-flight Wi-Fi to new heights — literally. The carrier achieved a world first this week when NBC’s Today Show broadcasted live from 30,000 feet aboard the first United mainline aircraft equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet system. The live segment demonstrated just how far in-flight connectivity has come. NBC’s Tom […]

Starlink plans to invest roughly R500 million ($28 million USD) to provide free Wi-Fi and hardware to 5,000 schools across South Africa as part of a broader R2.5 billion ($145 million USD) infrastructure rollout (via Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry). The news follows remarks from Starlink’s Senior Director of Market Access, Ryan Goodnight, at […]

SpaceX has offered a new look at its upcoming next-generation Starlink V3 satellites, highlighting just how massive they are compared to previous generations. In a new video shared on social media, the company compared the size of an astronaut, a V1.5 Starlink satellite, a V2 Mini, and the forthcoming full-scale V3 model. The difference is […]

SpaceX’s Starlink is experimenting with a new rental-only model for its satellite dishes in parts of Iowa, offering new Residential customers the option to get a free dish with professional installation included at no additional cost. Normally, Starlink requires customers to purchase their dish outright to subscribe to its satellite internet service. However, in select […]

SpaceX is expanding its free Starlink Mini promotion to select Residential subscribers in the U.S. and Canada who’ve been customers for over a year. Eligible users are receiving emails offering the $499 Starlink Mini kit at no cost, along with discounted rates on Roam plans. “As a thank you for being a Residential customer for […]

Starlink has expanded its referral program globally, now allowing customers in all 150 countries, territories, and markets where the satellite internet service is available to share their referral link and earn a free month of service. The company announced the update on X this week, confirming that customers can now refer anyone, anywhere Starlink operates. […]

SpaceX has revived its $299 USD deal for the Starlink Mini, discounting the compact satellite dish by $200 in the United States. A similar offer is also available in Canada, where customers can pick up the Starlink Mini for $399 CAD, down from the regular $599 CAD price. The Starlink Mini is designed for portability, […]

T-Mobile on Wednesday announced a major expansion of its Starlink-powered T-Satellite service, bringing app-based satellite data connectivity to smartphones across the U.S. The rollout comes just over two months after the carrier first launched T-Satellite commercially with support limited to SMS, MMS, and location sharing. Now, thanks to more than 650 Starlink Direct to Cell […]

It looks like SpaceX is preparing to bring Starlink into the world of brick-and-mortar retail. A new job listing for a Starlink Store Manager role in Bakersfield, California, reveals that the company is gearing up to launch its first physical retail store for its satellite-based broadband internet service. As spotted by X user @xdNiBoR, the […]

SpaceX capped off September with a Sunday evening Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, sending another 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East occurred at 7:04 p.m. PT/10:04 p.m. ET, with the Falcon 9 rocket climbing southeast into the evening sky. This mission, designated Starlink 11-20, […]