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SpaceX Starship Hits Some Targets, Misses Others on Latest Test Flight
One missed mission goal suggests that reaching orbit is at least two test launches away.
Firmware Hints at New Starlink Dish With Built-In Battery, USB-C Port
A researcher also spotted a 'DishBatteryStats' mention in a new firmware release for Starlink's hardware amid signs that SpaceX is working on a rugged portable dish.
Starlink Mobile Will Target Cities, But SpaceX's IPO Hype Clouds the Picture
The satellite-to-phone service Starlink Mobile wants to eventually serve users in suburban and urban areas, according to SpaceX's S-1 filing. But is it realistic or just IPO-boosting talk?
SpaceX IPO Filing Offers First Glimpse at Starlink Subscriber Numbers, Financials
Starlink had 10.3 million paid subscriptions in Q1, double the 5 million it had a year ago, according to SpaceX's S-1 filing.
FCC Official Warns Against Giving Starlink Too Much Control Over Rural Broadband
The FCC votes to examine the rules governing subsidies for ISPs in rural areas. But following a Starlink price hike, Commissioner Anna Gomez notes that affordability is a priority.
T-Mobile CEO: 'Pretty Much No One Buys Satellite Standalone'
T-Mobile's Srini Gopalan says 'satellite usage is 0.0002% of our total network usage.'
A Cash Grab? Price Hikes Spur Starlink Users to Look Elsewhere, If They Can
'People are just tired of getting hit in the wallet,' a Texas-based Starlink user tells us after Sunday's Starlink price hikes. Most love the service, but are worried they won't be able to afford it soon.
SpaceX Appears to Be Prepping a Rugged Starlink Mini Dish
Mention of a 'RUGGED' Mini dish model has been spotted in the Starlink firmware, which was uncovered by Oleg Kutkov, a repair expert in Ukraine.
Starlink Raises Prices, Adding $5 to $10 to Its Monthly Plans
SpaceX justifies the price increase by saying it'll support improvements to Starlink. However, even Standby Mode now costs more, doubling to $10 per month.
I Put Starlink to the Ultimate Test: Can You Really Run a Successful Business From the Open Road?
My tech-outfitted SUV has allowed me to build a life and career untethered from a single employer, a static workspace, and a fragile corporate ideal. Here's how I do it.
SpaceX to FCC: $4.5B Broadband Program Is Unnecessary. Starlink Has It Covered
SpaceX tells the FCC to wind down a program that offers subsidies to ISPs serving rural areas since access 'has effectively been solved' with Starlink. Detractors aren't sure that's true.
SpaceX Flags Carriers' Cellular Satellite Joint Venture for Potential Collusion
SpaceX's VP for Satellite Policy suggests that the satellite-to-phone partnership between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon might not withstand regulatory scrutiny.
'Not Accurate': Delta Pushes Back on Elon Musk Over Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Claims
Musk claims Delta picked Leo over Starlink for Wi-Fi because it 'wanted to make it painful, difficult, and expensive for their customers.' Delta suggests Amazon offers broader benefits than SpaceX.
Verizon CEO: Starlink, Amazon Leo Face '5 Million' Household Ceiling
According to Dan Schulman, low-Earth-orbit satellite providers can probably capture only a small slice of the US market.
Need More Data on the Go? Starlink Adds New 300GB Roam Tier
The $80-per-month plan for US customers falls between the $50-per-month Roam 100GB option and the $165-per-month Unlimited high-speed data plan.
Starlink Rival Hughesnet Loses Over Half of Its Satellite Subscribers
Hughesnet subscriber count has fallen to 681,000, down from 1.56 million in December 2020.
FCC Clears SpaceX to Use EchoStar Spectrum, But There Is a $2.4B Problem
The FCC imposes a hefty escrow condition on EchoStar to settle conflicts related to its erstwhile carrier ambitions, but EchoStar says that could jeopardize spectrum deals with AT&T and SpaceX.
Viasat's F2 Satellite 'Blooms,' Targets 100+ Mbps in Push Against Starlink
After the F1 satellite suffered a malfunction with its reflector, the deployment of the F2 reflector is good news for Viasat as it competes with Starlink.
SpaceX Hits the Brakes on Reseller Program Amid Soaring Demand
SpaceX might be trying to stop bad actors from gaining access to the satellite internet service.
New Starlink Policy Requires Passport Check, 'Live Portrait' for International Use
Starlink.com now mentions a 'travel registration' policy for international use that requires the customer to submit a copy of their passport and a live portrait selfie.
