Elon Musk's Starlink is now live in Australia. Will it really deliver faster internet, and to whom?
3 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk's Starlink is now live in Australia. Will it really deliver faster internet, and to whom?

ABC  

Living 20 minutes out of Shepparton in northern Victoria, Lisa Powell and her family have struggled for years to get the good internet they need for work and study. Under the terms of the Australian Communications and Media Authority five-year licence granted to Starlink in January 2021, the company can only provide internet service to "low and remote density areas". "I need internet all day, whether it's phone calls over the internet or video calls or using the online system," said Mr Czarka, who works as a project manager. "There's been some improvements over the past two years or so, since the first Starlink satellites were launched," he said. Starlink's ACMA licence states that its ground station transmitters "must not be operated within 70km" of the Murchison Radioastronomy Observatory — the area that will be home to the planned Square Kilometre Array radio telescope.

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Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan
2 days, 16 hours ago

Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan

The Independent  

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Starlink brings high-speed Wi-Fi to flight, Elon Musk's new video threatens Jio, Airtel
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Starlink brings high-speed Wi-Fi to flight, Elon Musk's new video threatens Jio, Airtel

India TV News  

Elon Musk recently shared a 2-minute video on his official X account, showcasing the capabilities of Starlink's broadband connectivity during flights. Other players, including Airtel OneWeb, Jio Satcom, and Amazon Kuiper, are also competing to bring their satellite broadband services to India. In other news, Elon Musk has recently raised a discussion regarding hashtags, describing them as "ugly" and proposing …

Starlink satellite internet review: Speed, latency, price explained for Indian users
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Starlink satellite internet review: Speed, latency, price explained for Indian users

India TV News  

Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite internet service in India soon. Starlink's satellite internet is already available in several nearby countries. Starlink's satellite internet review In Kenya, a user named Moses Kemibaro reported that Starlink delivers impressive internet speeds, often exceeding 100 Mbps. Both found Starlink to be quite expensive compared to traditional home internet options like fiber, 4G, …

Starlink strengthens its internet service, launches new satellites ahead of much-anticipated India debut
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Starlink strengthens its internet service, launches new satellites ahead of much-anticipated India debut

India TV News  

Starlink is set to launch its satellite internet service in India as early as January next year, pending the finalisation of government regulations. Meanwhile, Starlink offers a satellite internet connection that provides high-speed, wire-free access, enabling users to make audio and video calls from various locations with minimal interruptions. Jio and Airtel have also introduced 5G internet services, delivering speeds …

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes Starlink's direct-to-cell constellation
1 month ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes Starlink's direct-to-cell constellation

India Today  

Elon Musk announced the completion of the first Starlink satellite constellation capable of providing direct internet connectivity to unmodified cell phones. The satellites will connect over laser backhaul to the existing Starlink constellation, effectively eliminating service dead zones and ensuring reliable internet access when it is needed most. https://t.co/wJHMGEzzE4 — Elon Musk December 5, 2024 The initiative has already garnered …

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach
1 month ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach

Live Mint  

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday as its Falcon 9 rocket launched on its record-breaking 24th mission, carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. This mission, designated Starlink-213 / Starlink 6-70, marks the continued expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, designed to provide high-speed internet access globally. Starlink's growing global reach The launch also represents a major step forward …

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it
1 month, 1 week 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 …

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability

Live Mint  

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday, at 5:02 a.m. A proven booster’s milestone The Falcon 9 first-stage booster supporting this mission completed its 13th flight, according to SpaceX, having previously launched missions including Euclid, Ax-2, Ax-3, NG-21, SES 24, CRS-30, and seven other Starlink deployments. Expanding global connectivity Starlink’s growing satellite constellation aims to provide …

Australia is building a telecoms network that relies on Starlink and Elon Musk's goodwill
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Pacific countries are still weighing Elon Musk's Starlink, despite hopes its satellites will connect their remote islands
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pacific countries are still weighing Elon Musk's Starlink, despite hopes its satellites will connect their remote islands

ABC  

On a remote island in central Tonga, Glen Duncan needs the internet. And after one of Tonga's undersea cables was broken late last month — possibly by an earthquake — it is Elon Musk's Starlink internet keeping him connected. Some internet users criticise what they see as the government's reluctance to allow Starlink in Tonga, arguing it is trying to …

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk's Starlink takes a leap forward with ‘Direct-to-Cell’ Satellite connectivity: How it works for users
1 year ago

Elon Musk's Starlink takes a leap forward with ‘Direct-to-Cell’ Satellite connectivity: How it works for users

Live Mint  

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has initiated a new project in 2024 with the launch of the initial set of Starlink internet satellites aboard the Falcon 9 spacecraft. During the launch, a total of 21 Starlink satellites were sent into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Notably, the mission incorporated the …

Gaza Internet Blackout: Elon Musk’s Starlink Promises To Keep The Internet Running
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaza Internet Blackout: Elon Musk’s Starlink Promises To Keep The Internet Running

News 18  

In the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, recently, the city of Gaza had to face an internet blackout which means millions of people were unable to access social media or even share their situation with the world. However, Elon Musk comes to the rescue by assuring people in the region that his Starlink satellite internet network will operate to …

Sorry, Elon! The Satellites of the Future Are Heading to Space Right Now
1 year, 2 months ago

Sorry, Elon! The Satellites of the Future Are Heading to Space Right Now

Live Mint  

They are radically different from what has been the standard for almost the entire history of humans hurling things into orbit. Thousands of this new kind of satellite are already operational, most of them powering the Starlink satellite network from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which counts more than two million customers in 60 countries around the world, including Ukraine, where it …

Starlink can now be used on the move ‘almost everywhere on earth’
1 year, 7 months ago

Starlink can now be used on the move ‘almost everywhere on earth’

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 SpaceX has launched a new service for its space-based Starlink internet service that …

China Working To Launch Competitor To Elon Musk's Starlink Later This Year
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites to be used in government trial
2 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Elon Musk says Starlink Satellite Service Now Active On All Continents: All Details
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink Satellite Service Now Active On All Continents: All Details

News 18  

Elon Musk on Monday announced that Starlink, the satellite Internet division of his rocket company, is now active on all the continents, including Antarctica. On Twitter, Musk wrote, “Starlink is now active on all continents, including Antarctica". He also said “another batch with lasers reaches orbit" after the deployment of 54 Starlink satellites was confirmed by the company. Recently, a …

NBN versus Elon Musk's Starlink: A guide to getting reliable internet in regional Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

NBN versus Elon Musk's Starlink: A guide to getting reliable internet in regional Australia

ABC  

How do you get fast, reliable, internet at an affordable price? Key points: Misinformation makes it hard for regional telecommunications customers to get the right internet service Improved "connectivity literacy" is needed Customers can seek out independent advice through the Regional Tech Hub That's the question a lot of people, particularly in regional Australia, are trying to answer. "Where every …

Elon Musk’s satellites beam internet into Chilean boy’s life
3 years, 4 months ago

Elon Musk’s satellites beam internet into Chilean boy’s life

Al Jazeera  

After half an hour’s windswept journey on foot and by boat through a craggy forested estuary to the school he attends in remote southern Chile, Diego Guerrero can access the internet. SpaceX chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell said in a July statement about the Chilean pilot: “Starlink was designed for remote communities like those in Caleta Sierra and Sotomo. “If …

Starlink satellite internet by Elon Musk is now as fast as fiber broadband. Almost
3 years, 5 months ago

Starlink satellite internet by Elon Musk is now as fast as fiber broadband. Almost

India Today  

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite has matched up to the speed of the broadband, a speed test has found. A new report by Ookla speed test has revealed that the speed of the Starlink Internet has improved a lot, and it is now close to the speed offered by wired broadband. “Starlink was the only satellite internet provider in the United States …

Elon Musk-backed Starlink broadband may launch globally by September, hints company president
3 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk-backed Starlink broadband may launch globally by September, hints company president

India Today  

Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband will be available globally by September 2021, the company president Gwynne Shotwell said on Tuesday. Shotwell acknowledged that Starlink has unfinished regulatory work that the company needs to get approved to provide services in that country. "We've successfully deployed 1,800 or so satellites and once all those satellites reach their operational orbit, we will have continuous …

Elon Musk's SpaceX in talks with airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi via Starlink
3 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX in talks with airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi via Starlink

India Today  

Faster and reliable internet on aeroplanes is long overdue and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is working towards it. If reports are to be believed, Musk now wants to provide in-flight wifi via Starlink satellite internet service. Musk’s space company SpaceX is reportedly in talks with several airline companies to provide the commuters with in-flight WiFI through the Starlink satellite internet …

Space X wants Starlink’s internet to connect planes, ships
3 years, 9 months ago

Space X wants Starlink’s internet to connect planes, ships

The Hindu  

Elon Musk’s Space X wants to connect Starlink’s satellite internet service to moving vehicle such as ships, planes and trucks, the company said in a new filing with the US Federal Communications Commission. The company seeks regulatory approval for blanket license authorising operation of Starlink terminals on Earth Stations in Motion, a term for trucks, aircraft, maritime vessels and cars. …

What is Starlink? Elon Musk's new internet venture begins pre-booking in India
3 years, 10 months ago

What is Starlink? Elon Musk's new internet venture begins pre-booking in India

Op India  

In a major development, Elon Musk’s ambitious high-speed internet program ‘Starlink’ has begun taking pre-orders in India. Although satellite internet is still in its nascent stage, Starlink makes use of satellites that are positioned in the Earth’s orbit. Unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure, Starlink can deliver high-speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable or completely unavailable.” Rural …

Starlink Broadband Will Boost Speeds To 300Mbps But Elon Musk Doesn’t Say If It’s At The Same Price
3 years, 10 months ago

Starlink Broadband Will Boost Speeds To 300Mbps But Elon Musk Doesn’t Say If It’s At The Same Price

News 18  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is aggressively testing the Starlink satellite broadband service, and it has now been confirmed that the satellite broadband service will now get a speed boost to 300Mbps this year. With the speed boost, latency will Elon Musk confirmed the speed boost to around 300Mbps and the latency reduction to around 20ms in response to a tweet by …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Accepting Preorders For Starlink Satellite Broadband; Coming To India This Year?
3 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Accepting Preorders For Starlink Satellite Broadband; Coming To India This Year?

News 18  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is extending the testing phase of the Starlink satellite broadband service is now accepting preorders from anyone who may want to get access. This is the second push for the Starlink satellite internet service, with the previous public beta testing invites sent out in October last year to sign up for the service. But there is good …

SpaceX to press ahead with Starlink tests, delays commercial service
4 years, 1 month ago

SpaceX to press ahead with Starlink tests, delays commercial service

The Hindu  

SpaceX will continue beta testing its satellite-based broadband service Starlink into next year, the company said late Tuesday, indicating commercial service would not likely be offered in 2020 as previously planned. Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX, Elon Musk's private space exploration company, has launched nearly 900 Starlink satellites to orbit since 2019 with the goal of offering high-speed Internet to rural locations …

Tesla Starlink now beaming Internet with satellite, it is fast, expensive and little unreliable
4 years, 2 months ago

Tesla Starlink now beaming Internet with satellite, it is fast, expensive and little unreliable

India Today  

Results of public beta testing of SpaceX’s Starlink, which provides global internet coverage from space are out. To take the beta test, users had to purchase the Starlink ground equipment for $499 and along with an additional monthly fee of $99 for services. “With performance that far surpasses that of traditional satellite internet, and a global network unbounded by ground …

SpaceX starts rolling out Starlink internet, hoping it’ll fund Mars flights
4 years, 2 months ago

SpaceX starts rolling out Starlink internet, hoping it’ll fund Mars flights

LA Times  

SpaceX, having established a formidable reputation in rocket launches, is starting to roll out what it hopes will be an even more muscular arm of its business: broadband internet service. The Elon Musk-led company has released pricing for a public beta test of its Starlink broadband internet service, which is beamed to users via small satellites. Under the test, called …

Musk teases test of satellite broadband following latest launch
4 years, 3 months ago

Musk teases test of satellite broadband following latest launch

Live Mint  

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. may soon debut a test of its Starlink broadband satellite system in parts of North America, founder Elon Musk said following the company’s latest launch. “Other countries to follow as soon as we receive regulatory approval.” SpaceX launched its 13th Starlink deployment mission Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, adding 60 small satellites to its constellation and …

SpaceX says Starlink internet private beta testing speeds are over 100 Mbps
4 years, 4 months ago

SpaceX says Starlink internet private beta testing speeds are over 100 Mbps

The Hindu  

SpaceX shared an update about its Starlink internet service during the launch proceedings of the 12th Starlink mission. “Initial results have been good, they show super low latency and download speeds greater than 100 Mbps,” Kate Tice, Senior Certification Engineer at SpaceX, said during the webcast. SpaceX says Starlink can provide high speed, low latency internet in remote areas where …

Elon Musk puts out first Tweet using Starlink satellite
5 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk puts out first Tweet using Starlink satellite

India TV News  

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is working to build a massive Starlink Satellite constellation just tweeted his first tweet using the same satellites. Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite project aims to provide seamless high-speed internet to users across the globe. Elon Musk recently filed a request with the International Telecommunication Union via the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to provide spectrum for …

Beaming cheap internet from space has bankrupted other companies. Here’s how SpaceX plans to survive
5 years, 7 months ago

Beaming cheap internet from space has bankrupted other companies. Here’s how SpaceX plans to survive

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Elon Musk has tepid optimism that his rocket company SpaceX will be the company that delivers cheap satellite-based internet to the masses — finally turning a longtime industry fantasy into reality. Here’s what is known: Musk said last week that SpaceX has “sufficient” funds to get Starlink off the ground -— “but of course if …

Space race to bring satellite internet to the world may be five to ten years away
5 years, 8 months ago

Space race to bring satellite internet to the world may be five to ten years away

Firstpost  

Internet beamed from space is a priority for isolated zones more than cities & still at least 5-10 years away. Anxiety has set in across the space industry ever since the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, revealed Project Kuiper : a plan to put 3,236 satellites in orbit to provide high-speed internet across the globe. “These guys coming in, I …

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