Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

CNN  

New York CNN — The Commerce Department has changed its rules in a way that could open the door for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to become part of a federal $42 billion grant program to bring high-speed service to rural and poor areas of the United States. Whatever the argument for using Starlink satellite service instead of fiber-optics, the move would seem contrary to efforts by the Trump administration — plus those of the Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk heads — to cut government spending and halt federal grant programs already approved by Congress. If Starlink does go on to receive contracts through BEAD, it could also raise new questions about conflicts of interest involving Musk, his many businesses that have made him the world’s richest person, and his new, prominent role in setting government policy. Last week Musk said in a post on his social media platform X that Verizon — which has a $2 billion, 15-year contract to upgrade the system’s communications infrastructure — was putting airline passengers at risk because of problems with the current system.

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SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration
3 days ago

SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration

Firstpost  

SpaceX’s Starlink service is being considered as a frontrunner for the Commerce Department’s $42 billion rural broadband push. The proposal was largely pushed on the backburner during former president Joe Biden’s era Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. A New York Times …

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained
1 week, 2 days ago

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed distribution pacts with SpaceX Corp.’s Starlink service to bring satellite internet access to India. Satellites work in conjunction with ground stations on earth, which are physically connected to the internet like any other network and beam up connections wirelessly to satellites above them at any given point. In India, …

Top broadband official exits Commerce Department with sharp Musk warning
1 week, 3 days ago

Top broadband official exits Commerce Department with sharp Musk warning

Politico  

Key context: Feinman’s lengthy email, totaling more than 1,100 words and shared with POLITICO, is a sign of deep discomfort about the changes underway that will likely transform the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program. Feinman’s critique: In his email, Feinman notes Friday was his last day leading BEAD and that he’s “disappointed not to be able to see this …

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet
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1 week, 6 days ago

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet

ABP News  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefly welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to India in a tweet — only to delete it soon after, sparking speculation about the government’s stance on the project. Vaishnaw’s tweet read, “Starlink, welcome to India!” and also highlighted its potential for “remote area railway projects.” However, the tweet was swiftly removed without explanation, leaving many …

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’
2 weeks ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Starlink to India, saying that it will be useful for railway projects in remote areas. Reliance Jio announces deal with Musk's StarX Earlier in the day, Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India. On …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work

Firstpost  

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite services firm, is coming to India after inking agreements with major telecoms Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. As per The Times of India, Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it would bring the high-speed internet provider Starlink to India – the first such agreement signed in the country with Musk’s firm. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks ago

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India

Firstpost  

The development comes a day after the company’s rival, Bharti Airtel, announced that it had inked a similar pact Jio Platforms will offer Starlink equipment in its stores and provide installation support for the devices, too. Reuters Reliance Jio on Wendesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet services to India. “Through …

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?

Hindustan Times  

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the revolutionary Starlink's satellite internet service to India. Starlink is a satellite internet service by Elon Musk's Space X This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink's satellite communications-based services in India, Airtel said in a statement. Starlink is a satellite …

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval. Airtel — India’s second largest telecom operator — said in a statement that its deal with Starlink depends on whether the subsidiary of U.S. …

‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Tesla and SpaceX CEO insists he will not cut Ukraine’s access to internet service despite his disagreements with Kyiv. Tech billionaire Elon Musk and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio have traded barbs with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski over the use of Musk’s Starlink internet service in Ukraine. During the tense exchange on X on Sunday, Sikorski suggested …

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract

Hindustan Times  

By David Shepardson Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract WASHINGTON -Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX said on Wednesday that its Starlink satellite unit has no intent to take over any Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract, rejecting media reports. The FAA said on Wednesday that upgrading the aging U.S. air traffic control system will …

'It's not': Trump official quickly smacks down Musk's solution to fix FAA — Starlink
3 weeks ago

'It's not': Trump official quickly smacks down Musk's solution to fix FAA — Starlink

Raw Story  

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flatly rejected the idea that Elon Musk’s Starlink is the key to fixing FAA’s struggling air traffic control system. “Elon Musk has hinted that Starlink is the solution – is that?” Fox News host Sandra Smith asked Duffy, to which Duffy bluntly responded: “It's not.” The answer seemed to take Smith by surprise. So, they can …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
3 weeks, 2 days ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal With the differences between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming out in the open after the shocking White House clash, one thing is quite clear: Kyiv can no …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
3 weeks, 2 days ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provider. Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to …

"Corruption in plain sight": Musk appears set to take over $2 billion FAA contract from Verizon
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Corruption in plain sight": Musk appears set to take over $2 billion FAA contract from Verizon

Salon  

The Federal Aviation Administration appears likely to drop Verizon and pick Starlink, a satellite company owned by Elon Musk, to take over a contract to modernize the country's air traffic communications system, the Associated Press reported. The fact that Musk is simultaneously a close advisor to President Donald Trump, holds an ill-defined but sweeping role in the federal government and …

Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system
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1 month ago

Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A satellite company owned by Elon Musk has the inside track to potentially take over a large federal contract to modernize the nation’s air traffic communications system. Referring to Musk, she said: “Without that transparency, we have no idea how much non-public information he has access to or what role he’s playing in what contracts are being awarded.” …

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract
1 month ago

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract

Raw Story  

Concern over Elon Musk's increasing power in Washington, D.C. is growing rapidly now that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to use the billionaire's SpaceX’s Starlink to upgrade its networks. The FAA posted on X Monday night, "This week, the FAA is testing one terminal at its facility in Atlantic City and two terminals at non-safety critical sites in Alaska." The …

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns
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1 month ago

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns

CNN  

New York CNN — The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflicts of interest for CEO Elon Musk in one of his other roles, that of recommending funding cuts at federal agencies, including the FAA. The contact comes while …

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval
1 month ago

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval

India TV News  

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval Elon Musk's Starlink is closer than ever to launching in India. Potential benefits and limitations While Starlink’s entry could bring high-speed internet to remote areas where fibre optics or mobile towers are unavailable, the service may come at a steep price. High-level discussions spark optimism The development …

Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink

The Hindu  

Amid ongoing internet disruptions across Pakistan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering reaching out to tech mogul Elon Musk to address the severe slowdown in internet speeds affecting the region, as reported by Geo News. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, confirmed that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is awaiting approval from the Pakistani government, according to …

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members

Live Mint  

United Airlines announced on Sunday that it will begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system for in-flight connectivity starting in February. Strategic partnership with Starlink United’s deal with Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, was signed last year and will provide in-flight internet services across the airline’s fleet of over 1,000 aircraft in the coming years. The move is part …

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment

India TV News  

Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite internet service in India soon. Starlink, which is owned by Elon Musk, recently completed the setup of its first satellite constellation that can connect directly to cell phones. This means that instead of needing special equipment to access the internet, cell phones can now communicate directly with satellites and enjoy internet speeds of …

'Unprecedented': Trump ally reportedly poised to divert billions into his own company
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unprecedented': Trump ally reportedly poised to divert billions into his own company

Raw Story  

The world's richest man has been tapped by Donald Trump to drastically reduce government spending in ways that could benefit his own business interests. Tech billionaire Elon Musk was named by the president-elect to co-lead the quasi-governmental "Department of Government Efficiency" with entrepreneur and failed Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and the South Africa-born mogul is poised to cut funding …

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink is preparing to disrupt the Indian internet sector, creating potential challenges for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel. Starlink’s India launch: A potential game-changer Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has been making global strides. If approved, Starlink will compete with Bharti Group’s OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications, raising the stakes in the internet connectivity …

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it

India Today  

An investigation into the largest drug haul of 6,000 kg of methamphetamine in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has revealed that Myanmarese smugglers were using Starlink satellite internet service to navigate through the sea. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet services globally using a constellation of satellites. Unlike traditional internet providers that rely on physical infrastructure, such as fiber optic …

'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties
4 months, 1 week ago

'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties

India Today  

When Elon Musk’s Starlink appears on the horizon, it might seem like just another internet provider promising global connectivity. As Starlink is hustling to launch in India, a report by think tank Kutniti Foundation warns that Elon Musk's company is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and could bring more than just high-speed internet to the table. Kutniti describes the service …

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk's Starlink has agreed to meet the guidelines set by the Indian government, taking it closer to get the approval to operate in India, according to a MoneyControl report. Elon Musk's support for US-president elect Donald Trump may help his Starlink plans as Trump hinted at offering a role in his administration. Tesla CEO endorsed Donald Trump for President …

Australia is building a telecoms network that relies on Starlink and Elon Musk's goodwill
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia is building a telecoms network that relies on Starlink and Elon Musk's goodwill

ABC  

Since launching in Australia in 2021, Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has become an indispensable part of the national telecoms network. "If Starlink is in a working commercial arrangement with an Australian operator to operate ground infrastructure that obligation ultimately rests with the infrastructure owner," Mr Coleman says. The Department of Home Affairs told the ABC it "acknowledges Starlink's …

Elon Musk wants to send 30,000 more Starlink satellites into space - and it has astronomers worried
5 months ago

Elon Musk wants to send 30,000 more Starlink satellites into space - and it has astronomers worried

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s SpaceX is once again asking for approval to send up nearly …

Senate GOP dings Harris’ role as ‘broadband czar’
6 months, 1 week ago

Senate GOP dings Harris’ role as ‘broadband czar’

Politico  

The GOP complaints center on the administration’s $42.45 billion internet expansion effort known as the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, or the BEAD Program, which was created by the 2021 infrastructure law. The Republicans — some of whom voted for the infrastructure law and some didn’t — argue that the administration layered on “partisan, extralegal requirements that were never …

Elon Musk’s monopoly on space is alarming internet advocates and astronomers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s monopoly on space is alarming internet advocates and astronomers

The Independent  

On Thursday morning, a reusable rocket on its 15th flight lifted off from Cape Canaveral on a mission that has become so routine that only local news outlets bothered to cover the event. Shortly after the Falcon 9 rocket touched back down, SpaceX boss Elon Musk posted to his social media platform X: “Starlink now constitutes roughly two-thirds of all …

Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk now controls nearly two thirds of all active satellites orbiting Earth …

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market
11 months, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed internet service from countries where it hasn’t been authorized—taking steps to close an expanding black market for the company’s satellite kits highlighted by a recent Wall Street Journal investigation. “The availability of our Mobile Service Plans is contingent upon various factors, including regulatory approvals," …

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's Starlink will soon be providing space-based broadband services in India, as the company is likely to receive approval from the Indian government ‘in the next few days,’ possibly early next week, reports have emerged. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade had sought a clarification from Starlink regarding the shareholding pattern, which the latter provided, paving …

Musk's Starlink secures $90 million contract to offer free internet in Mexico
1 year, 4 months ago

Musk's Starlink secures $90 million contract to offer free internet in Mexico

Op India  

On Wednesday, the government of Mexico announced that Starlink, the satellite internet company operated by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, secured a contract a 1.56 billion peso contract to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026. Carlos Emiliano Calderon, head of Mexico’s digital strategy, stated during a regular government morning press briefing that Starlink won the contract …

Elon Musk ‘stopped Ukraine military using Starlink for military operation’
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk ‘stopped Ukraine military using Starlink for military operation’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billionaire Elon Musk reportedly restricted …

Biden’s broadband plan aims to connect every home and business in U.S. by 2030. What’s next?
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden’s broadband plan aims to connect every home and business in U.S. by 2030. What’s next?

Associated Press  

Southwestern New Mexico is poised to become a center of economic vitality, according to Christie Ann Harvey, but it might not reach its full potential without better internet service. “Just because you were allocated the money doesn’t mean you get it,” said Kelly Schlegel, director of New Mexico’s broadband office. “The connection alone is not going to offer the economic …

Japan's military considers adopting Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan's military considers adopting Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service

The Hindu  

Japan's military is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service with an eye to adopting the technology next fiscal year, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, citing unnamed government sources. The Ministry of Defense already has access to communication satellites in geostationary orbit, but use of Starlink technology, operated by Musk's SpaceX, would add a constellation of satellites in low …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine

Live Mint  

The Pentagon is buying Starlink satellite communications terminals and services from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use by the Ukraine military, the Defense Department said. In December, the Defense Department disclosed in announcing such a funding package that it would provide satellite communications “terminals and services” to Ukraine, but didn’t confirm that Musk’s company would get the contract. “Satellite communications …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins Pentagon deal for Starlink in Ukraine

LA Times  

Hawthorne-based SpaceX will sell the Pentagon an undisclosed number of Starlink satellite communications terminals, as well as services, for use by the Ukrainian military. The Pentagon is buying Starlink satellite communications terminals and services from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use by the Ukrainian military, the Defense Department said. In December, the Defense Department disclosed in announcing such a funding …

China Working To Launch Competitor To Elon Musk's Starlink Later This Year
2 years ago

China Working To Launch Competitor To Elon Musk's Starlink Later This Year

ABP News  

In a bid to give competition to Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite internet service, China's military-industrial complex is working to introduce its first constellation of almost 13,000 very low-Earth orbit satellites later in 2023, the media has reported. The constellation of LEO satellites will include 12,992 satellites owned by the newly established China Satellite Network Group Co, Xu and his colleagues …

Antony Blinken says U.S. had talks with Elon Musk about Starlink in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Antony Blinken says U.S. had talks with Elon Musk about Starlink in Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. SpaceX this month said it has taken steps to prevent Ukraine’s military from using the company’s Starlink service for controlling drones in the region during the country’s war with Russia. Asked during an …

SpaceX’s plan to launch another 30,000 Starlink satellites hindered by FCC
2 years, 3 months ago

SpaceX’s plan to launch another 30,000 Starlink satellites hindered by FCC

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US regulators have pushed back on SpaceX’s plan to launch an additional 30,000 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites to be used in government trial
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites to be used in government trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s Starlink, which uses …

Ukrainian official: Musk to keep funding key satellite links
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukrainian official: Musk to keep funding key satellite links

Associated Press  

LISBON, Portugal — Elon Musk has given assurances to Ukraine that he will keep funding its access to a crucial satellite network providing Kyiv with battlefield and humanitarian communications in its war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian official said Wednesday. Elon Musk “told me personally that he will continue to support Ukraine and continue to provide Starlink to Ukraine,” Mykhailo …

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Elon Musk’s U-turn on Starlink use in Ukraine

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since February 2022, have been vital to Ukraine as it defended itself against Russia. On 15 October, one day after Musk said that SpaceX cannot indefinitely fund its Starlink service in Ukraine, he made a U-turn, saying he will continue funding. According to CNN, Musk had argued that Ukraine does not want peace negotiations right now …

SpaceX rolls out Starlink internet service for private jets
2 years, 5 months ago

SpaceX rolls out Starlink internet service for private jets

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its satellite internet unit's foray into in-flight WiFi services with the rollout on Wednesday of Starlink Aviation, offering customers a $150,000 airplane antenna amid mounting competition for airborne connectivity. Starlink, SpaceX's growing network of thousands of internet satellites, will charge customers seeking broadband internet on private jets between $12,500 to $25,000 a month for the …

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX's Starlink services have not received any funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, a day after reports said The Pentagon is considering paying for the Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine. SpaceX is losing approximately $20 million a month from unpaid service and costs related to security measures for cyberwar defence, but "we'll …

Elon Musk hints he could continue to fund internet service in the country as war with Russia rages
2 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk hints he could continue to fund internet service in the country as war with Russia rages

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Elon Musk suggested his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine. even though Starlink is still losing money and other companies are getting billions of taxpayer money, we’ll just keep funding Ukraine government for free.’ Billionaire Elon Musk suggested his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service …

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