SpaceX’s satellite service on T-Mobile in the United States is moving beyond basic texting. Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, announced that many data-rich applications—including Google Maps, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp—are now supported […]
Japan is strengthening its maritime security by introducing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet across its fleet of large Coast Guard patrol vessels. The move, set to begin in fiscal 2025, reflects Tokyo’s growing focus on reliable […]
SpaceX is trying a new strategy to reconnect with past Starlink users: one month of free service. The satellite internet provider has begun emailing former subscribers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia, encouraging […]
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 […]
Alaska Airline has announced that it will install SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. Beginning in 2026, passengers will gain access to the satellite powered internet service, with a rollout across the airline’s entire […]
SpaceX is pressing South African regulators to adopt alternative investment programs that would allow Starlink to operate in the country without adhering to existing Black ownership requirements. In a formal submission to South Africa’s government, […]
Starlink customers will soon lose access to the company’s free pause feature, as SpaceX transitions users to a new US$5-per-month “Standby Mode.” The change affects Residential, Roam, and Priority subscribers—excluding Enterprise accounts and promotional plans—and […]
SpaceX’s Starlink has unveiled a new 12-Month Discounted Service Line Offer designed to make its high-speed internet more accessible to first-time users. The promotion combines a year of reduced monthly pricing with 50% off the […]
The Ontario government has officially ended its $100 million contract with SpaceX’s Starlink, agreeing to pay a negotiated fee to exit the agreement. The deal, signed in November 2024, was intended to deliver high-speed satellite […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network experienced one of its most significant outages to date on Thursday, temporarily cutting off tens of thousands of users worldwide. The disruption, which began around 3 p.m. ET, lasted approximately […]
