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Tech industry

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

4 weeks ago

Gadgets

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

Science

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Roam Research

Analysis suggests Starlink requirements could cost some homeowners $10K-$50K

Science

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Roam Research

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.

Tech industry

fromFuturism

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

Starlink's outage left unmanned surface vessels adrift, raising concerns about its reliability for military applications and impacting SpaceX's upcoming IPO.

Gadgets

4 weeks ago

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

Starlink Mini and LinkPower 2 battery enable reliable remote work from anywhere, enhancing connectivity without power cables.

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.

Roam Research

Analysis suggests Starlink requirements could cost some homeowners $10K-$50K

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.

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Digital life

fromThe Village Voice

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."

Brooklyn

London startup

fromMail Online

6 years ago

British invention gives astronauts on the ISS faster internet

Astronauts on the ISS will receive broadband speeds up to 50Mbps from the British device COLKa, enhancing communication with Earth.

#spacex

Venture

How to Get a Piece of SpaceX Stock Ahead of the Crowd

fromFast Company

Science

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Science

SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites

Science

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

US politics

Starlink demands grant money from states even when residents don't buy service

SpaceX requires guaranteed government grant payments for Starlink even without subscriber purchases and will not reserve dedicated capacity or ensure customer equipment installation.

US politics

SpaceX hints at abandoning BEAD without new exemptions for LEO providers

SpaceX demands BEAD exemptions for LEO services, arguing capacity is dynamically allocated and threatening to exit the program if proposed changes are not adopted.

Venture

How to Get a Piece of SpaceX Stock Ahead of the Crowd

SpaceX's IPO could exceed $2 trillion, attracting significant investor interest and altering the market landscape.

fromFast Company

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX's IPO and satellite network faces significant scientific and logistical challenges, according to experts.

SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites

SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 due to an anomaly, resulting in debris that poses no risk to other missions.

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.

US politics

Starlink demands grant money from states even when residents don't buy service

US politics

SpaceX hints at abandoning BEAD without new exemptions for LEO providers

SpaceX Was Buying Cybertrucks in Bulk. Tesla Didn't Tell Anyone.

Tesla shareholders are concerned about undisclosed SpaceX purchases of Cybertrucks, raising questions about related-party transaction transparency.

Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants

"Access to technology is no longer a luxury - it is essential for education, employment, and healthcare," said Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office.

Online Community Development

Chicago

LSC and Ziply announce long-haul fiber networks

AI needs and decentralization are driving growth in long-haul fiber networks, with significant announcements from Ziply Fiber and Light Source Communications.

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.

Apple

fromGSMArena.com

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.

Tech industry

Amazon pays $11.5B for Globalstar to satisfy satellite-envy

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for over $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite technology and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

Business

Amazon Rises 5%, Globalstar Jumps 10% as $11.57 Billion Acquisition Ignites a Satellite War With SpaceX

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances its satellite broadband initiative, Project Kuiper, positioning it against SpaceX's Starlink.

fromWIRED

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.

Business

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.

Apple

fromGSMArena.com

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.

Tech industry

Amazon pays $11.5B for Globalstar to satisfy satellite-envy

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for over $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite technology and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

Business

Amazon Rises 5%, Globalstar Jumps 10% as $11.57 Billion Acquisition Ignites a Satellite War With SpaceX

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances its satellite broadband initiative, Project Kuiper, positioning it against SpaceX's Starlink.

fromWIRED

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

Mission Telecom launched the Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile hotspot for $179, enhancing broadband access for nonprofits, schools, and libraries.

London startup

6 days ago

How much compensation you'll get if your broadband goes down under new rules

Broadband customers in the UK will receive increased automatic compensation for service outages and missed appointments under a new scheme by Ofcom.

Roam Research

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

Mission Telecom launched the Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile hotspot for $179, enhancing broadband access for nonprofits, schools, and libraries.

London startup

6 days ago

How much compensation you'll get if your broadband goes down under new rules

Broadband customers in the UK will receive increased automatic compensation for service outages and missed appointments under a new scheme by Ofcom.

Amazon Declares War on StarLink: $11.5 Billion Globalstar Deal Ignites Space Internet Battle

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances satellite connectivity, aiming to close the digital divide and expand high-margin revenue by 2028.

fromTravel + Leisure

5 days ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.

Business intelligence

fromComputerWeekly.com

Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era | Computer Weekly

The satellite communications market is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for high-performance connectivity and the influence of non-geostationary orbit constellations like Starlink.

Roam Research

1 week ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.

Alternative transportation

1 week ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.

#starlink-mini

fromPCMag UK

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.

fromZDNET

Alternative transportation

Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

fromPCMag UK

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.

fromZDNET

Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

Globalstar Soars 10%: Amazon's Reported Takeover Bid Ignites a Spectrum War With SpaceX

Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Globalstar, boosting GSAT shares by 10% and highlighting its strategic value in satellite telecommunications.

1 week ago

Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability

Amazon Leo will support download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is significantly faster than Starlink's typical range of 45 to 280 Mbps, potentially revolutionizing satellite internet access.

European startups

#elon-musk

fromwww.npr.org

Science

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Alternative transportation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk trolls budget airline after it refuses Starlink on its planes

fromwww.npr.org

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.

Alternative transportation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk trolls budget airline after it refuses Starlink on its planes

Amazon is trying to buy Globalstar to compete with SpaceX's Starlink

Apple invested $1.5 billion in Globalstar for satellite-based texting services.

World news

SpaceX is exploring a "Starlink Phone" for direct-to-device internet services: report

The Boring Company will implement a 6.4 km Dubai Loop pilot tunnel system linking DIFC and Dubai Mall, marking its first project outside the U.S.

US news

NTIA responds to SpaceX BEAD rider

NTIA reaffirmed BEAD rules and the 100/20 Mbps minimum; SpaceX proposed contract riders seeking exemptions for LEO providers and threatened to exit BEAD.

Gadgets

SpaceX targets 150Mbps per user for upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell

SpaceX targets 150Mbps peak download speeds for next-generation Direct-to-Cell Starlink service, a major upgrade from current 4Mbps speeds, enabling video, voice, and data services in remote areas.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

This off-grid internet system is my secret weapon for winter storm outages - and it's $300 off

Starlink Mini can be powered in the field using a high-wattage USB-C power bank and a suitable USB-C-to-DC cable, avoiding bulky power stations.

#starlink-v2-satellites

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.

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SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.