SpaceX’s Starlink technology has officially taken a step beyond text messaging, with Japan’s KDDI becoming the first mobile carrier worldwide to offer satellite-powered data services directly to smartphones. The breakthrough means users in Japan can […]
Passengers traveling on Tokyo Kyushu Ferry’s Hamayu can now experience high-speed internet in the middle of the sea, thanks to Japan-based telecom operator KDDI. The company has introduced free Wi-Fi on the overnight ferry route, […]
KDDI has announced a partnership with SpaceX to provide satellite cellular service using Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites. The company will use their own national wireless spectrum to expand cellular services to areas previously untouched […]
While attracting more and more customers, Starlink is being put to many innovative uses. In Japan, a consortium has launched a drone delivery service powered by SpaceX satellite internet, as reported by NIPPON. The consortium consists […]
SpaceX launched Starlink service in Japan this week on October 11, marking the first time the satellite internet service has been made available in Asia. On October 12 the first company, KDDI, announced it has […]
