Elon Musk’s monopoly on space is alarming internet advocates and astronomers
6 months, 3 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 active Earth satellites.” It is an incredible feat, taking SpaceX just five years to achieve, but it has also raised serious concerns from regulators, advocacy groups and astronomers. “It is concerning, for example, that one person could make the decision to take down the service for hundreds of thousands of people.” Working for the Internet Society, a non-profit advocacy group aimed at making the internet a global force for good, Bernardi noted that Starlink is also a “revolutionary” force for good through its ability to connect people in new ways. open image in gallery Countries where Starlink operates and where it plans to launch, as of 6 September 2024 As the constellation continues to expand in size, the improved speeds and decreasing costs could see Starlink challenge conventional internet service providers, while the next generation of satellites will also deliver 4G phone connectivity. Elon Musk’s Starlink network constitutes more than 62 per cent of all active satellites as of 6 September 2024 Whether Starlink is used as a force for good or harm on Earth remains Musk’s prerogative, but its impact on space may be irreversible.

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SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration
6 days, 21 hours 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 …

REVEALED: How Ukraine's army 'would collapse' without Elon Musk's $10bn satellite empire... and why Poland is now TERRIFIED he's going to cut them off
1 week, 6 days ago

REVEALED: How Ukraine's army 'would collapse' without Elon Musk's $10bn satellite empire... and why Poland is now TERRIFIED he's going to cut them off

Daily Mail  

It may seem hard to credit now but, back in October 2022, Ukrainian forces were steadily liberating territory from the Russian invaders. The minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, intervened on X after Musk boasted that his satellite system was the ‘backbone of the Ukrainian army’ and warned Ukraine’s ‘entire frontline’ would collapse if he ‘turned off’ Starlink. Reuters reported last month that …

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained
1 week, 6 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, …

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has deleted a social media post in which he extended a warm welcome to SpaceX’s Starlink ahead of its anticipated entry into the Indian market. Will be useful for remote area railway projects.” However, the post was later removed without explanation, sparking speculation over the government’s stance on the …

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet
Top News
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Airtel and Jio team up with SpaceX to bring Starlink: What it means for telcos
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Airtel and Jio team up with SpaceX to bring Starlink: What it means for telcos

India Today  

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have signed agreements with SpaceX to distribute Starlink’s satellite internet services in India. Dayanand Mittal, an analyst at JM Financial Research, said, "As of now, the agreement seems limited to Bharti and Jio distributing Starlink’s satellite broadband services through their extensive retail network, mainly for B2C and B2B customers in rural and remote areas. Mittal …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Musk’s Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk’s Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Elon Musk’s Starlink signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after announcing a similar agreement with the country’s second-largest provider. The deals with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which together control more than 70% of India’s telecom market, …

Starlink x Airtel VS Starlink x Jio: Race For Satellite Internet Supremacy Heats Up. Here's What To Expect
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Starlink x Airtel VS Starlink x Jio: Race For Satellite Internet Supremacy Heats Up. Here's What To Expect

ABP News  

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are locked in a high-stakes battle to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet services to India. Jio Strikes Back: Starlink as a Retail Game-Changer Soon after Airtel’s announcement, Reliance Jio countered with its own agreement with SpaceX. Jio, on the other hand, sees Starlink as a commercial opportunity to expand its broadband dominance, leveraging its …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Airtel-Starlink pact: Mittal, Musk edge past Ambani in satellite internet race
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Airtel-Starlink pact: Mittal, Musk edge past Ambani in satellite internet race

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Sunil Mittal-chaired Bharti Airtel Ltd has inked a pact with Elon Musk-backed Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India, raising the stakes in the battle with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Starlink’s service will be marketed in India through Airtel. Industry executives said Airtel's move was “a clear sign of intent" against Reliance Jio, which has …

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

India Today  

Reliance Jio has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. Partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India is a major step toward seamless connectivity for all.” "By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of high-speed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses …

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
2 weeks, 4 days 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, 4 days 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. …

Airtel eyes wider retail and enterprise broadband portfolio with Starlink partnership
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Airtel eyes wider retail and enterprise broadband portfolio with Starlink partnership

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: In its first partnership as it eyes a presence in India’s broadband market, the SpaceX-owned Starlink Internet company has signed an agreement with Bharti Airtel, to sell its satellite internet products to customers. Bharti Airtel made the announcement on Tuesday even as Starlink is yet to receive authorisations to sell their satellite internet products in India, or beam …

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service

Hindustan Times  

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet in India. Airtel's managing director said that working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to customers in India is a significant milestone. “Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities …

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet services to India. In addition to expanding connectivity, the partnership will explore how Starlink's satellite technology can complement Airtel's existing network, while also enabling SpaceX to utilise Airtel’s ground infrastructure in India. 'Offer Starlink To Airtel Customers' Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said, …

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX

Live Mint  

India’s telecom major Bharti Airtel said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India. In an exchange filing on the BSE on Tuesday, March 11, Bharti Airtel said Starlink would sell its services in India and explore opportunities to collaborate with Airtel's existing telecom infrastructure. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel announced on Tuesday its partnership with Elon Musk-led SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India. Currently, the government has granted licenses to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture, Jio Satellite Communications, to provide satellite communication services in India. “This is the first agreement to be signed in …

Will Ukraine’s front line collapse if Starlink is ‘turned off’ as Elon Musk claims?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Ukraine’s front line collapse if Starlink is ‘turned off’ as Elon Musk claims?

Firstpost  

Amid deteriorating ties with Ukraine, Elon Musk claimed that Starlink was the backbone of the war-torn country’s army, which would collapse if the service were turned off. Musk’s X war with Poland over Starlink It all began on Sunday when Elon Musk warned that the entire frontline of Kyiv’s defence system would collapse if he “turned off” his Starlink satellite …

Will Ukraine’s front line collapse if Starlink is ‘turned off’ as Elon Musk claims?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Ukraine’s front line collapse if Starlink is ‘turned off’ as Elon Musk claims?

Firstpost  

Amid deteriorating ties with Ukraine, Elon Musk claimed that Starlink was the backbone of the war-torn country’s army, which would collapse if the service were turned off. Musk’s X war with Poland over Starlink It all began on Sunday when Elon Musk warned that the entire frontline of Kyiv’s defence system would collapse if he “turned off” his Starlink satellite …

‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market

Hindustan Times  

The world's richest man Elon Musk reacted to an X user who said that Indian telecom companies Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sought ‘fair competition’ in the satellite telecommunications industry ahead of Starlink's entry in India. In a petition to the government, Indian telecom firms Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea accused Telecom Regulatory Authority of India of …

Carlos Slim cuts ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, invests $22 billion in independent network
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Carlos Slim cuts ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, invests $22 billion in independent network

Live Mint  

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has reportedly terminated his collaboration with Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, in a move that is set to reshape the telecommunications landscape in Latin America. The decision, first reported byMexico Daily Post, follows increasing tensions between the two business magnates, culminating in Slim’s strategic pivot towards independent infrastructure development. In response, Slim swiftly withdrew all …

Ukraine’s Dependence on Starlink in War Won’t Be Easy to Break
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine’s Dependence on Starlink in War Won’t Be Easy to Break

Live Mint  

Ukraine, reliant on satellite communications from Elon Musk’s Starlink in a war that’s decimated the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, is finding that there’s no easy way out. While Musk hasn’t said he’ll withdraw Starlink access, Ukraine has been steadily losing ground to Russian forces and doesn’t have the luxury of slowly rolling out an alternative service. “The constellation will have a …

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 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 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program
3 weeks, 3 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, …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
3 weeks, 5 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, 5 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 …

Dutch Defense Ministry still working with Elon Musk; Experts concerned
1 month ago

Dutch Defense Ministry still working with Elon Musk; Experts concerned

NL Times  

The Dutch armed forces continue to use Starlink, the satellite communications network of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the Ministry of Defense told BNR. Despite this, the Dutch Ministry of Defense sees no reason to cut ties with SpaceX, which it considers a regular supplier like “other commercial properties,” a spokesperson told BNR. “Every dependency is a huge danger.” He’d advise the …

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

'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 …

Chinese rivals to Musk's Starlink accelerate race to dominate satellite internet
1 month ago

Chinese rivals to Musk's Starlink accelerate race to dominate satellite internet

The Hindu  

Space is about to get more crowded for Elon Musk. The billionaire's Starlink communications network is facing increasingly stiff challenges to its dominance of high-speed satellite internet, including from a Chinese state-backed rival and another service financed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. Musk's primacy in space is seen as a threat by Beijing, which is both investing heavily in rivals …

Prominent SpaceX engineer who worked on Starlink is leaving the company
1 month ago

Prominent SpaceX engineer who worked on Starlink is leaving the company

Hindustan Times  

Sara Spangelo, the Senior Director of Satellite Engineering for Elon Musk's SpaceX is leaving the company. She played a key role in SpaceX’s fast-growing Starlink service and is leaving the company at a time when it is working on expanding its direct-to-cell messaging initiative beyond the US and New Zealand. I’m proud of what the teams achieved both with Starlink’s …

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 …

Musk's Starlink races with Chinese rivals to dominate satellite internet
Trending News
1 month ago

Musk's Starlink races with Chinese rivals to dominate satellite internet

The Hindu  

Space is about to get more crowded for Elon Musk. The billionaire's Starlink communications network is facing increasingly stiff challenges to its dominance of high-speed satellite internet, including from a Chinese state-backed rival and another service financed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. Mr. Musk's primacy in space is seen as a threat by Beijing, which is both investing heavily in …

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper
1 month ago

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper

Firstpost  

Since 2020, Musk’s Starlink has launched more LEO satellites than all competitors combined. With SpaceSail and Project Kuiper entering the fray, Musk’s dominance in satellite internet faces major challenges Starlink owns around 60 per cent of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth and is a dominant player in satellite internet. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network is facing growing competition …

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper
1 month ago

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper

Firstpost  

Since 2020, Musk’s Starlink has launched more LEO satellites than all competitors combined. With SpaceSail and Project Kuiper entering the fray, Musk’s dominance in satellite internet faces major challenges Starlink owns around 60 per cent of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth and is a dominant player in satellite internet. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network is facing growing competition …

Bangladesh invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink satellite internet, promises swift rollout
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink satellite internet, promises swift rollout

Firstpost  

Yunus has asked his High Representative, Khalilur Rahman to coordinate closely with his SpaceX team to ensure completion of the necessary work to make Starlink ready for launch in Bangladesh within the next 90 working days. Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited top US businessman and Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX Elon Musk to visit the country …

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

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk in the US, with Starlink’s India entry expected to be a key topic. File Image/Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk during his visit to the United States, with Starlink’s long-anticipated entry into India expected to be a significant topic of discussion. According to sources familiar …

Elon Musk's Starlink is connecting hundreds of thousands of regional Australians to the internet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink is connecting hundreds of thousands of regional Australians to the internet

ABC  

In regional and remote Australia more people are turning to Elon Musk's Starlink to stay connected to the internet. "That is the risk [and there is a real chance that Australia could become reliant on Starlink and on its relationship with Elon Musk, and it's really on the government to ensure that, that doesn't happen." "If you've got fixed wireless …

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market

Bloomberg  

For years, a stash of computers has been gathering dust at a local school in Daringbadi, a village nestled into the lush hillside of India’s eastern state of Odisha that’s reachable only by twisting mountain roads. If satellite internet providers such as Elon Musk ’s Starlink or any number of rivals were allowed to operate in India, it would be …

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon
2 months ago

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon

ABP News  

Starlink has reportedly agreed to comply with India’s security and data storage regulations, which are mandatory for satellite broadband service providers seeking a license in the country. The satellite internet company, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch its services in India, where satellite spectrum is expected to be allocated through an administrative process. Once satellite broadband services launch …

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies
2 months, 1 week ago

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies

The Hindu  

India's decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio that it could lose out to Elon Musk's Starlink. Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Ambani's company over how the country …

Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan

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 Amazon has revealed plans to provide high-speed broadband and mobile phone signal through …

Italy plans $1.6 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government telecom: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy plans $1.6 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government telecom: Report

Hindustan Times  

Italy is now in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink for a five-year, $1.6 billion deal to provide top-level encrypted telephone and internet services for the country's government, making it the largest of such projects in Europe, according to a Bloomberg report. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, right, presents Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global …

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