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Starlink vs. Fiber: Trump Eyes More Federal Subsidies for Satellite Internet
Democrats fear changes to the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program under Trump will shift funds from fiber installations to SpaceX's Starlink.
'It's Gone': Ontario Rips Up Starlink Contract to Hit Back at Trump's Tariffs
The Canadian province is killing a contract that would've spent $100 million CAD (US$68 million) to use Starlink for rural internet access.
SpaceX's Texas Starlink Factory Produces 15,000 Dishes Per Day
The factory in Bastrop, Texas, is set to expand by over 1 million square feet this year.
Starlink Rival AST SpaceMobile Eyes Major Expansion in Europe
The deal with Vodafone promises to help AST SpaceMobile power satellite-to-phone services across Europe amid a growing rivalry with SpaceX's cellular Starlink service.
From DC to Doha: I Put Starlink Wi-Fi to the Test on a 12-Hour Flight
On a packed Qatar Airways 777, I used SpaceX's satellite internet service with Netflix, Spotify, messaging apps, and more. Only one app failed to connect.
SpaceX Adds Starlink 'Residential Lite' Plan in the US for $80 Per Month
However, the residential lite plan is only available in 15 US states and features slower speeds.
SpaceX: Actually, Dying Starlink Satellites Don't Always Fully Burn Up
The chances of a new Starlink satellite causing a human casualty due to falling debris is '1 in 100 million,' according to SpaceX, which is de-orbiting hundreds of satellites.
Hughesnet Loses Another 117K Users As Battle With Starlink Continues
Hughesnet's subscriber base drops below 1 million despite its new Jupiter 3 satellite facilitating faster speeds. Still, its quarter-over-quarter decline was not as bad as last year's numbers.
Elon Musk Slams Verizon's Tech, Pushes for FAA to Adopt Starlink
The FAA is reportedly considering canceling a $2.4 billion Verizon contract for air traffic control upgrades because Musk's team wants SpaceX's Starlink business to handle it.
Starlink's Waitlist Expands in the US, Spreading East
The number of 'sold out' areas for Starlink's residential plan spread to Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee, apparently due to limited network capacity.
Despite $2 Billion Verizon Contract, FAA Tests Starlink in Alaska
The deal raises questions over whether SpaceX will push out Verizon, which has a contract to upgrade FAA communications. Starlink testing is focused on remote sites, the FAA says.
AT&T, Verizon Use AST's 'BlueBird' Satellites to Power Video Calls on Phones
The successful trials come after Starlink rival AST SpaceMobile also used its newly launched satellites to power a video call in Europe through Vodafone.
Starlink Users Mull Boycott Over Reports of US Threatening to Axe Ukraine Access
The Trump administration is reportedly using Starlink access to pressure Ukraine into accepting a minerals deal. Musk denies it, but this and other antics aren't sitting well with some customers.
SpaceX Warns About Scams Targeting Starlink Users
Some subscribers are reporting fakes texts and emails pretending to come from Starlink.
Musk-Friendly FCC Faces Key Decision on Apple's Satellite Connectivity
Apple's satellite communication partner Globalstar recently met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr about protecting its radio spectrum access from SpaceX.
Is Starlink Good for Gaming? We Put SpaceX's Satellite Service to the Test
Starlink has been a godsend for users starved for fast internet. But is the satellite network good enough to keep you competitive in online gaming? Rural Idaho reports in.
Rocket Parts From Starlink Mission Fall to Earth, Land in Europe
The FAA says SpaceX is trying to determine if the debris found in Poland belonged to the Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage.
Blue Origin Chief Offers Guarded Glimpse at What's Next for Bezos' SpaceX Rival
Dave Limp tells Commercial Space Conference attendees what it's going to take to get back to the Moon and eventually Mars via New Glenn, Blue Moon, and New Shepard.
Elon Musk Backlash Casts Shadow Over T-Mobile's Starlink Partnership
Although some are excited to try out the cellular Starlink system, other internet users have taken to social media to criticize T-Mobile for partnering with Elon Musk's company SpaceX.
These Are the Phones That Work With T-Mobile's Cellular Starlink Service
T-Mobile's cellular Starlink service can run on Apple's iPhone 14 and up, the Samsung Galaxy S21 and above, and more. But if you're on a rival carrier, make sure your phone is unlocked.
