Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi to arrive on United Airlines this spring
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi to arrive on United Airlines this spring

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy United Airlines has announced that it will test Elon Musk’s Starlink for high-speed in-flight internet on aircraft in February. Membership to the United Airlines loyalty scheme is free for passengers to sign up for and works on an air miles basis, which can be used towards checked bag fees, wifi and award flights. “It’s not only going to revolutionize the experience of flying United, but it’s also going to unlock tons of new partnerships and benefits for our members that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.” Last October, a Qatar Airways aircraft took off with free onboard internet for passengers to stream, game and work in a new partnership with Starlink.

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What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
3 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 denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
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3 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 …

United to add Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi to flights this spring
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United to add Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi to flights this spring

LA Times  

United Airlines says in-flight Wi-Fi through Starlink will eventually be available on all United flights on seat-back screens and personal devices. United Airlines announced over the weekend that it will outfit much of its fleet with Wi-Fi provided by Elon Musk’s Starlink company and plans to fly its first commercial flight with the service this spring. The airline will begin …

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members
2 months, 4 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 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch on United Airlines flights by spring
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch on United Airlines flights by spring

CNN  

CNN — United Airlines flights will have access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi services as early as this spring, a sign of the widening reach of the tech billionaire. United will begin testing Starlink in February, and its first commercial flight with the service will launch this spring on the airline’s Embraer E-175 aircraft. Musk, who heads or owns a …

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes Starlink's direct-to-cell constellation
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi arrives on Qatar Airways Boeing 777
5 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi arrives on Qatar Airways Boeing 777

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Qatar Airways aircraft has taken off with free high-speed internet for passengers to stream, game …

Leading US airline will offer free WiFi on every flight - and it'll be faster than ever
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Leading US airline will offer free WiFi on every flight - and it'll be faster than ever

Daily Mail  

Globe-spanning commercial air traveler United Airlines has scored a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on all their flights. United's goal is to make sitting on a plane pretty much like being on the ground, industry experts said, when it comes to browsing the internet, streaming entertainment and playing multi-player online video games. Globe-spanning commercial …

United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX
6 months, 2 weeks ago

United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX

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 United Airlines has struck a …

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet activated in Gaza hospital: ‘Now active’
8 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet activated in Gaza hospital: ‘Now active’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk- owner of Starlink internet- said that a hospital in the Gaza Strip has received internet signals with aid from the United Arab Emirates and Israel. In a post on social media platform X, Elon Musk said, “Starlink is now active in a Gaza hospital with the support of UAE and Israel.” Elon Musk arrives at an event in …

SpaceX signs 1st Starlink in-flight WiFi deal with carrier. Why it’s significant
2 years, 11 months ago

SpaceX signs 1st Starlink in-flight WiFi deal with carrier. Why it’s significant

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday signed its first deal with an air carrier to provide in-flight wireless internet using its Starlink satellite network. SpaceX CEO Musk has been for months in talks with multiple airlines regarding the in-flight wifi technology as it is trying to put high-speed internet on commercial airlines. SpaceX has launched some 2,000 Starlink satellites to low-Earth …

Elon Musk wants to deliver wifi to flights via his Starlink satellites
3 years, 5 months ago

Elon Musk wants to deliver wifi to flights via his Starlink 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 wants to deliver internet to passenger airplanes via his Starlink broadband …

Elon Musk's SpaceX in talks with airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi via Starlink
3 years, 9 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
4 years 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. …

Space internet is ready for people to start using it, Elon Musk says
4 years, 5 months ago

Space internet is ready for people to start using it, Elon Musk says

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 CEO Elon Musk has said his space internet project is ready for …

Elon Musk puts out first Tweet using Starlink satellite
5 years, 5 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 …

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