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Starlink's New V5 Dish Heads To Tesla Cybercabs

The company has been spotted teasing the 'Starlink integration' at a display in a Tesla show room in San Jose, California. The dish model is the newly-released V5.

By Michael Kan
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Starlink's 'Mini 2' Dish Appears in Firmware With Built-In Battery

Along with a built-in battery, the upcoming Mini 2 dish features a far lower 'duty cycle' for uploads, according to a Starlink repair expert.

By Michael Kan
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Starlink Hits Pause on Extra $10 Rental Kit Fee for Dish Hardware

But it's unclear if the reversal is temporary or if Starlink can re-activate the fee for new subscribers.

By Michael Kan
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Starlink's New Roam Rules Threaten to Price Out Digital Nomads at Sea

Some in the sailing community are urging subscribers to file support tickets with the satellite internet provider to reverse expensive changes to Starlink Roam and its travel capabilities.

By Michael Kan
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AST SpaceMobile Delays Service Launch to 2027, Eyes 'Acquisitions'

The Starlink Mobile rival signals it's pursuing partnerships or acquisitions to bolster its satellite launch capabilities, following the Blue Origin mishap.

By Michael Kan
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Frontier Airlines Is Adding Starlink, But You Might Have to Pay for It

Don’t expect the airline that charges for a Coke to give away in-flight Wi-Fi, at least not with basic fares.

By Rob Pegoraro
A Frontier-operated Airbus A321 takes off from Las Vegas with the Luxor hotel's pyramid in the background.

Starlink Limits International Use on Its Cheaper Roam Plans

For full international use, customers will need to pay $175 per month for Roam Unlimited. Otherwise, their satellite internet will be confined to their 'home' region. Global Roam is gone too.

By Michael Kan
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Starlink's New V5 Dish: No Speed Boost, But It Trims Power Consumption, Weight

Starlink.com posts new support pages for the upcoming satellite dish, which is more compact and weighs less than the current V4 model.

By Michael Kan
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Starlink App Quietly Adds New V5 Dish

The V5 dish's appearance suggests a launch of the new hardware is coming soon.

By Michael Kan
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SpaceX to Briefly Test V3 Starlink Satellites on Next Starship Flight

The V3 satellites promise to upgrade Starlink with gigabit speeds. But for this launch, the satellites will only operate for a few minutes before they burn up in the atmosphere.

By Michael Kan
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I Traded My Commute for Hundreds of Miles of Adventure: My Life With Starlink

Thanks to my tech-outfitted SUV, I have a life and career untethered from a single employer, a static workspace, and a fragile corporate ideal. Here's how I do it.

By Michael Lydick
Cinnamon Pass, CO

Don't Want to Help Elon Get Richer? New Investment Funds Exclude His Companies

The Nasdaq-100 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF and S&P 500 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF will help you avoid investing your money in Tesla, SpaceX, or any other Musk-owned business.

By Jon Martindale
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Environmental Groups Urge FCC to Hit Pause on Orbiting Data Center Approvals

A coalition of groups petition the FCC to conduct an environmental review of the potential impact of space-based data centers as a growing number of companies move to build them.

By Michael Kan
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An Underwater Internet Cable Mishap Sent an Entire Country Back to the 1880s. It Could Happen Anywhere

In 2022, a natural disaster severed Tonga's digital connection to the outside world, and chaos ensued. The rest of the world needs to pay attention to what happened there.

By Emily Forlini
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Starlink to Jet Owners: Our Prices Are Doubling

Private jet owners now need to pay up to $20,000 per month to use Starlink on their planes. The cost to install the antenna can also now reach $200,000.

By Michael Kan
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Fi's Newest Smart Dog Collar Taps Starlink Mobile Tech to Track Pets on the Go

The new Fi Ultra collar uses T-Satellite, T-Mobile's implementation of Starlink Mobile, enabling dog location tracking even in remote cellular dead zones.

By Michael Kan
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Another Airline Starts Flying With Starlink, But Many Passengers Will Have to Pay

Copa Airlines isn’t listing rates but will comp service for passengers in business class, with sufficient elite status, or with existing Starlink subscriptions.

By Rob Pegoraro
Three Copa Airlines-operated Boeing 737 jets lined up for departure from Panama City's Tocumen International Airport.

Starlink 'Gen 3' to Span 100K Satellites, for Gigabit Broadband But Also AI

The Gen 3 Starlink system is designed to supply satellite internet capacity for both consumers and AI-powered devices, SpaceX tells the FCC. Expect 'ultra low-latency' and multi-gigabit speeds too.

By Michael Kan
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Here's How Much Starlink Costs in 2026 (and How to Decide If It's Worth It)

SpaceX's satellite internet service is a revelation, but Starlink's mixture of plans and equipment options can make signing up confusing. We break everything down to make your choices easy.

By Brian Westover
Starlink dish at sunrise

260 Starlink Satellites Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere As More Head for Fiery Ends

The rate of Starlink satellite disposals between December 2025 and May 2026 increased slightly from the previous six months, according to a SpaceX report submitted to the FCC.

By Michael Kan
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