Starlink
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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of SpaceX and Starlink, Tesla, X and xAI will have a role in the upcoming second Trump administration, having been appointed to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). -
Starlink owner Elon Musk is embroiled in a spat with fellow billionaire Mukesh Ambani over spectrum allocation in India.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX and T-Mobile temporary approval to use Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service to restore mobile connectivity in parts of North Carolina hit by Hurricane Helene.
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Starlink collaboration with T-Mobile allows life-saving alerts in remote locations
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Musk commented on X that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is yet to receive approval from regulators in South Africa
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Geespace has deployed a further 10 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites positioning itself as a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink
Forthcoming events
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A Ukrainian official has slammed Elon Musk after claims emerged that the SpaceX owner ordered engineers to switch off Starlink satellites near Crimea to prevent a Ukrainian offensive on Russia.
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Service will be launched in 2024 and allow customers to send and receive SMS messages.
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Telefonica says it will join forces with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to provide connectivity to rural and remote customers.
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Starlink services were cut off by Musk during a planned drone strike, sparking fury from Ukrainian generals
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SC CapRock, the Brazilian subsidiary of Speedcast, through its long-term global agreement with Nokia to develop LTE private wireless networks, has inked a global agreement for the sale of Starlink’s corporate services.
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Telstra has unveiled a partnership with Starlink to deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity for voice and fixed broadband services in remote and hard-to-reach places in Australia.
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After six month wait, Elon Musk’s satellite company adds another Central American market to its coverage.
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SpaceX’s Starlink is the fastest way to get broadband in eight European countries, but fixed broadband was faster in four more.
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SpaceX is strengthening its programme to introduce satellite-to-cellphones services by stepping up recruitment.
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Hurtigruten Expeditions, a cruise ship company that specialises in the Arctic and Antarctic, has fitted SpaceX’s Starlink on its fleet.
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Internet speed monitor Ookla has found that speeds from SpaceX’s broadband satellite service Starlink is slowing down.
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Australian wholesaler Speedcast has added SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to the service providers it uses for the enterprise and maritime markets.
