Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced a brief but significant global outage on Monday, disrupting connections for tens of thousands of users – including Ukrainian military units actively engaged on the frontline. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com, more than 37,000 U.S. users reported connectivity issues around 12:30 a.m. ET. Within an hour, the number…
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, could soon be eligible for a $42 billion federal broadband grant, following a rule change by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program, known as Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD), was initially designed to prioritize fiber-optic networks, making it difficult for satellite services like Starlink to qualify. However,…
United Airlines is set to introduce Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service on its flights, with the first commercial launch scheduled for spring. Testing of the high-speed satellite-based Wi-Fi will begin in February, starting with the airline’s Embraer E-175 aircraft. United aims to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet with Starlink by the end of 2025,…
Starlink, the satellite internet service founded by Elon Musk, has announced new subscription rates for its Nigerian customers, with the changes taking immediate effect for new users and beginning January 27, 2025, for existing subscribers. Nigeria, which became Starlink’s first market in Africa when it launched in January 2023, will see significant price adjustments across…
Starlink, the satellite internet pioneer, has issued a strong advisory to its customers, warning against purchasing satellite kits from unauthorized grey markets. Each Starlink kit is designed with a unique serial number that aligns with its specific country of activation, ensuring optimal functionality and support. According to Starlink, kits sourced through unverified channels will not…
Starlink, the satellite internet service led by billionaire Elon Musk, has reversed its recent price increase in Nigeria, responding to widespread customer criticism. The company also announced it will issue refunds to those charged at the higher rate. The initial price hike drew significant backlash from Nigerian users, who argued the increase added to their…
Elon Musk, alongside Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, has officially launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, in Indonesia. The initiative aims to enhance internet access in the nation’s remote regions, significantly benefiting the health sector. The launch ceremony took place on Sunday at a community health centre in Denpasar, Bali, following Musk’s arrival on…
