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Tanay Singh Thakur November 16th, 2023 12:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink to Offer Free Internet in Mexico, Gets a $90 Million Contract

Starlink, a major satellite communications player, has secured a contract from the Mexican government to offer free internet in the country. To be specific, Starlink has secured a 1.56 billion peso ($89.80 million) contract to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026, said a Reuters report. Elon Musk owned Starlink won the contract from the Mexican government because it was ready to offer the best prices in... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 13th, 2023 7:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink to Offer Space Broadband Directly to Phone from 2024

Starlink will start the 'Direct to Cell' service in 2024. Users will be able to get seamless access to text, voice, and data if they have an LTE phone. It is a more natural progression towards boosting the adoption of satellite connectivity services by consumers. The company has shared the details about the service that will launch next year on its website. Starlink said, "Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 11th, 2023 6:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Addresses Indian Govt’s Concern, May Launch Services Soon

SpaceX-owned Starlink plans to offer satellite broadband globally to eradicate connectivity issues in regions where traditional fiber internet can't reach. While the company is already offering services in many countries across the globe, it has not been able to start in a major market - India. The Indian government isn't comfortable with the notion that data of the customers may be taken outside the boundaries of India since Starlink has... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 4th, 2023 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Paratus to Distribute Starlink Services in Africa: Report

Starlink and Paratus have signed a reseller agreement where Paratus has agreed to distribute the services of Starlink across Africa. Initially, the Starlink services will be available in Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Nigeria. Paratus will provide the services in these countries with immediate effect, according to a Broadcast Pro report. Paratus already has business reach and its own distribution channel in Africa, and that is why this deal will help... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 26th, 2023 12:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Launched 21 Satellites via Falcon 9 Rocket on September 25

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) player successfully launched 21 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites on September 25, 2023. The launch took place via the SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 4:48 AM EDT (0848 GMT; 1:48 AM local California time) from the Vanderberg Space Force Base in California. The company shared the live feed of the broadcast through its official handle on X (formerly... Read More

Tanuja K September 12th, 2023 11:53 AM 1 COMMENTS

Starlink May Get License to Start Services in India Soon: Report

SpaceX-owned satellite internet company Starlink may soon get the license required to start services in India. To offer satellite broadband services in India, a company requires a GMPCS (global mobile personal communication by satellite) service license. OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications Ltd have already acquired this license. According to a TOI report, a high-level meeting is scheduled for later this month where Starlink's proposal for a GMPCS service license will... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 6:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to Japan

The Japanese telecom provider KDDI announced today that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Leveraging SpaceX's Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and KDDI's extensive national wireless spectrum, this partnership aims to enhance cellular connectivity in areas, including remote islands and mountains that have been traditionally hard to reach using conventional 4G and 5G networks. Also Read: Ericsson and KDDI Deploy Japan’s First... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Teams Up With SpaceX’s Starlink as Global Partner

Telefonica, operating through its global business unit Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to become an authorised global partner of Starlink, the constellation of advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet across the globe, even in remote and underserved areas. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany, Ericsson Implement Europe’s First Cloud RAN for 5G Telefonica Joins Starlink for Global Connectivity Telefonica stated that the... Read More

Yashika Goel July 20th, 2023 5:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink’s Satellite Internet Now Available in Kenya

Starlink, the satellite internet business of SpaceX, has made its commercial launch of satellite broadband services in Kenya, making it the latest country in Africa to join the network. SpaceX has chosen local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya. Also Read: Airtel Kenya Launches 5G Services, Accelerating Digital Connectivity Starlink Expands to Kenya Karibu Connect will offer Starlink enterprise services for both fixed and mobile... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 9th, 2023 7:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio has Only 1 No Daily Data Limit Plan and it Comes with Unlimited 5G Offer

Reliance Jio has only one no daily data limit prepaid plan on offer for customers. All the telecom operators brought lump-sum data prepaid plans for customers who were sick of the daily data limit. These plans not only allowed the customers to get a seamless internet experience without any anxieties about finishing the data but also enabled the telcos to get more money out of the pocket of their customers.... Read More

Tanuja K July 8th, 2023 4:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mongolia Grants Licenses to SpaceX for High-Speed Internet Service via Starlink Satellites

The Mongolian government has announced the granting of two licenses to Elon Musk's SpaceX, allowing the company to operate as an internet service provider in the country, said a Reuters report. This move will enable millions of internet users in Mongolia to access high-speed connectivity through Starlink, the satellite communications service operated by SpaceX. Starlink has established an impressive network of over 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit, offering connectivity even... Read More

Srikapardhi July 3rd, 2023 8:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra, Starlink to Bring High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to Remote Areas in Australia

Telstra has announced a partnership with Starlink to address the unique connectivity challenges Australians living in remote regions face. The collaboration aims to deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, offering voice and fixed broadband services to areas that are hard to reach using traditional terrestrial networks. Also Read: OneWeb and Telstra Set to Deploy World’s Largest LEO Satellite Capacity for Mobile Backhaul World-First Offering: Bundled Services Telstra says the... Read More