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Tanay Singh Thakur August 12th, 2024 4:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Recently Launched 21 Starlink Satellites: Details

SpaceX recently launched 21 new Starlink satellites. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral. A Falcon 9 rocket was sent to the lower earth orbit, which successfully launched the new satellites. What's interesting to note here is that among the 21 satellites, 13 are direct-to-cell satellites. This is a new service that the company has planned for customers which will enable in establishment of a direct connection between smartphones and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 25th, 2024 5:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Now Available in 1000+ Aircraft: Elon Musk

Starlink, one of the largest satellite communications (satcom) services providers globally, now has its presence in more than 1000 aircraft. For the unaware, Starlink has both B2C and B2B products and applications. Partnering with the airlines, Starlink is equipping aircraft with its equipment to offer a seamless internet experience to customers in the skies. Taking to the social media platform X, Elon Musk announced that Starlink is now operational in... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 4th, 2024 7:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Deploys 20 Starlink Satellites, Including 13 with Direct-to-Cell Capabilities

SpaceX has just confirmed the successful deployment of 20 Starlink satellites in orbit. Out of these 20, there were 13 satellites with Direct-to-Cell capabilities. These Direct-to-Cell satellites will enable customers to get internet connectivity directly on their phones from satellites. Not just the internet, but also calling and SMS facility will be there too. SpaceX said that with this satellite deployment, the total count of Direct-to-Cell satellites have gone beyond... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur June 21st, 2024 1:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Mini, Now Carry Internet in Your Backpack

SpaceX-owned satellite broadband company Starlink has announced Starlink Mini. It is the smallest portable version of a Starlink connection that you can easily carry on your backpack. It can still enable high-speed internet access for customers and takes very little time to be set up. The Starlink Mini can also be a low-cost option for a good backup internet connection if someone's landline goes out. Read More - Starlink Now... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 20th, 2024 12:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Launches Services in Fiji

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satellite communications (satcom) services provider has launched services in Fiji. The launch was confirmed by Elon Musk via an announcement on the social media platform X. Note that this launch comes after another launch which took place in Indonesia just a day before. Fiji will now have access to Starlink's satellite broadband services. This means that people there don't have to worry about fiber not being deployed... Read More

Srikapardhi April 29th, 2024 7:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tusass Engages in Discussions With Starlink and Others for Connectivity in Greenland

Greenlandic operator Tusass reiterated its stance on satellite technology, emphasizing that it does not interfere in or comment on the use of illegal satellite technology. The authority to address such matters rests solely with the Greenlandic Telecommunications Authority. Tusass responded to a recent media report about satellite connectivity for medical services by saying that it is in talks with Starlink and other parties to negotiate the best agreements for Greenland.... Read More

Tanuja K April 17th, 2024 9:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Could Soon Get License to Serve in India: Report

Starlink, a major satellite communications (satcom) service provider, is set to receive a license to serve customers in India. Due to many security challenges, India has delayed the license approval for Elon Musk-owned satcom company. However, according to an ET report, the license application of Starlink is under process and once the security aspects are checked and cleared, a license should be granted to Starlink. The company has provided ‘ownership’... Read More

Tanuja K February 2nd, 2024 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Not Getting India License Quickly Might be Partly because of Verizon

While Starlink is present in many countries already, one geography where it has faced tremendous trouble is India. The satellite-based internet service provider wants to reach rural and underserved areas to extend the benefits of digitalisation to everyone. A move, that the government should back, is facing issues due to the regulatory environment. Since Starlink is a US-based company, the Indian government needs to know the companies with a stake... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 22nd, 2024 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Finally Gets GMPCS License in India from DoT: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned company, has been trying for years to be a part of the Indian connectivity ecosystem. However, due to not receiving the regulatory approvals, Starlink hasn't started services in India yet. Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the only two companies that have the approvals or necessary licenses from the govt to offer satellite broadband in the country. Well, Starlink has just taken a big step further... Read More

Srikapardhi January 19th, 2024 11:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Adds Starlink Satellite Connectivity to Its Maritime Portfolio of Services

Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has announced a partnership with Starlink to enhance its maritime digital offerings. The collaboration aims to drive the adoption of digital solutions by ship owners and operators, allowing them to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, edge computing, and access cloud-based solutions, to improve safety, operational efficiencies, and crew well-being. Also Read: Singtel Successfully Trials 5G RedCap Technology in Singapore Integration of Starlink's... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 4th, 2024 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Deploys First Six Direct to Cell Capability Satellites for Starlink

SpaceX, recently deployed the first six 'Direct to Cell' satellites for Starlink. The Falcon 9 rocket was used to launch 21 satellites to orbit from California. This included the six 'Direct to Cell' satellites. The company has confirmed that the satellites were successfully deployed. With this, smartphones can directly get satellite service without requiring any additional hardware. So in places where terrestrial cellular networks can't reach, the beams of these... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 20th, 2023 11:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Quietly Brings a New Terminal, But it is Not for Everyone

Starlink, a global satellite internet service provider, has brought a new terminal to the market. The new Starlink terminal has been introduced quietly and it is not for everyone at the moment. According to a report from TheVerge, the new terminal comes with a 10% broader field of view along with a kickstand. Starlink has said that the new standard kit is only available for a small group of customers... Read More