Musk’s actions to block Russia’s Starlink use highlight satellites’ increasing role in warfare and geopolitics.
Browsing: Starlink
Rogers adds satellite connectivity to all 5G+ plans in Atlantic Canada, redefining mobile coverage boundaries with direct-to-device service.
Starlink must seek fresh approval in India to offer direct-to-device satellite services, highlighting regulatory control over new tech.
Starlink stays online during Iran blackout, proving satellite internet resilience and boosting trust in SpaceX.
Trump plans to consult Elon Musk on using Starlink to restore Iran’s internet amid widespread protest and government blackout.
Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.
Starlink plans to lower thousands of satellites to about 480 km in 2026 to improve space safety and reduce collision risk.
South Western Railway tests Starlink satellite internet on trains to tackle poor Wi-Fi and mobile coverage on UK routes.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell across 14 markets, raising questions about terrestrial network reliance.
Kyivstar becomes Europe’s first operator to launch Starlink direct-to-cell service, providing nationwide satellite-backed SMS connectivity.
Starlink and Kyivstar roll out Europe’s first satellite-to-cell SMS service in Ukraine, keeping 4G phones connected without towers.
Ukraine becomes first European country to use Starlink for SMS on regular 4G phones, bolstering war-time connectivity.