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Starlink enters Philippines, PLDT offers space connectivity
As Starlink in the Philippines inches closer to becoming a reality, integrated telco PLDT prepares to offer its own space-based connectivity package to users. Read more…
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Starlink to cover all of the Philippines by mid-2023
Starlink Internet Services Philippines is reportedly aiming to fully cover the Philippines by the middle of 2023, but questions of affordability remain. Read more…
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Starlink promises connectivity for all, but priced for some
Starlink will soon be available in the Philippines but consumers need to purchase the router kit and pay the hefty monthly subscription fee to use the service. Read more…
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Starlink approved to offer internet services in the Philippines
The Philippine government has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the green light to enter the country and offer its Starlink broadband services. Read more…
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Researchers urge Chinese military to build anti-Starlink weapons
Chinese military researchers say China needs to develop “anti-satellite” capabilities to monitor (and maybe destroy) Starlink LEOsats. Read more…
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Starlink inks first in-flight wireless internet deal with JSX
SpaceX signed its first deal with an air carrier, JSX, to provide in-flight wireless internet using the Starlink satellite network. Read more…
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Manila links deal with Starlink to boost city’s slow connectivity
Manila has announced a partnership between the city government and SpaceX’s Starlink to bring better internet connectivity to the city. Read more…
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Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine may end up as Russian airstrike targets
Ukraine receives donated Starlink terminals from SpaceX, but an internet security researcher warns these could become Russian targets. Read more…
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Geomagnetic storm takes out 40 of Starlink’s newest LEOsats
A geomagnetic storm caused by a solar flare disabled at least 40 Starlink satellites just a day after they were launched. Read more…
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Starlink starts refunding pre-order deposits for Indian satellite service
Starlink has begun refunding $99 pre-order deposits to Indian customers following a directive from the DoT. Read more…
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DoT warns Indian customers to quit pre-ordering Starlink services
DoT advises citizens not to preorder Starlink’s satellite-based service, and warns the company it must get a license before selling anything. Read more…
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Starlink seeks collaboration with Indian telcos to offer joint satcom services
SpaceX’s Starlink unit in India will soon begin discussions with Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to jointly offer satellite comms services. Read more…
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Elon Musk’s Starlink registers business in India, targets rural areas
Starlink, the satellite internet division of billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, registered its business in India on Monday. Read more…
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Starlink has 500,000 preorders but there may be trouble ahead
SpaceX has received more than 500,000 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service and anticipates no technical problems. Read more…
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Global satellite players urge India to stop Starlink from selling broadband
Global satellite players urge India to stop Starlink pre-selling the beta version of its satellite-based broadband internet services in India. Read more…
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Starlink and OneWeb may find it very hard to attract customers in India
Starlink and OneWeb will find it hard to grab broadband users in India as their satellite communication services will remain a niche offering Read more…
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Shravin Mittal: India offers enough space for OneWeb and SpaceX
Shravin Mittal said that India offers enough space for OneWeb and SpaceX to provide high-speed satellite connectivity in the country. Read more…
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Indian telcos raise concerns after Musk indicated Starlink satellite foray
Indian telecom operators to reach out to the country’s DoS to block any possible backdoor entry of satellite communications operators. Read more…
Features
The battle for inner space needs traffic control and a garbage truck
Inner space is now as accessible as the ring roads around any major city. The only slight hitch is you have to be a billionaire to get there. Read more…