SpaceX is working with Ukraine telco Kvivstar to partner Starlink’s adoption in the nation for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) cellular telephony. The move suggests that Ukraine is thus the first country in Europe to launch Starlink D2C technology and availability. Reports from Ukraine say that Kyivstar is rolling out Starlink-powered mobile satellite services across Ukraine. Almost 5 […]
FreeCast, a technology company providing streaming media aggregation, distribution, and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, has entered into a reseller agreement for Starlink Business services. This agreement enables FreeCast to offer enterprise-grade satellite broadband connectivity alongside its growing portfolio of media, television, advertising, and digital engagement solutions. The agreement expands FreeCast’s ability to serve commercial, institutional, and […]
The enthusiasm for Starlink-based connectivity on board the world’s major airlines seems to be unstoppable. Starlink has now partnered with 41 airlines worldwide, covering more than 7,000 aircraft under installation or contract. The latest to be signed up is Israel’s El Al. The airline will start installs in 2027. The Israeli airline will offer the […]
An oversubscribed IPO and an opening day that saw the already healthy share price rocket by almost 30 per cent proves that the market remained hugely confident of Elon Musk’s business. SpaceX now has a value of some $2.1 trillion (€1.8tn). But rocket launches and Starlink broadband might not be enough to propel the business […]
There are conflicting reports as to the status of Starlink’s application to start serving broadband clients in India. A Bloomberg report which stated that India had put Starlink’s commercial launch on hold has been denied by SpaceX officials, who say that talks with India’s various licencing authorities are progressing on track. Lauren Dreyer, VP/Business Operations […]
A report from Sam McHugh, senior analyst at BNP Paribas Equity Research, asks: ‘How disruptive could Starlink be in broadband globally, and specifically in the US?’. “In this note we unveil findings of new US STAMP survey data, combined with work on the capacity and economics of SpaceX’s broadband business, to shed light onto its […]
Wizz Air, a European low-cost airline, has announced plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027. “Ultra-low-cost travel has always been about making opportunities accessible to more people,” commented Ian Malin, Chief Commercial Officer of Wizz Air. “In 2027, we’re taking that philosophy into the space era. Our customers shouldn’t have to […]
The European Commission’s (EC) spokesperson Thomas Regnier, speaking to Euronews, has said that the Commission recognises the importance of satellite-based connectivity for its citizens, and that satellites will play a key role in the region’s technological sovereignty, security and defence. But an upcoming auction of S-band frequencies over Europe might see problems for non-European players. […]
Professor Tim Farrar (of TMF Associates) has taken a deep dive into Starlink’s consumer business prospects ahead of the imminent SpaceX IPO . The report pulls together the first detailed breakdown of how Starlink’s customers are distributed around the world, based on weekly monitoring of active terminals, and projects how the reported subscriber base and […]
Geostationary satellite operator Viasat of California, which also owns UK-based Inmarsat, says it is confident that it can play a role in connectivity with airlines and their passengers despite the fast-growing success of SpaceX within in-flight communications and broadband supply. Viasat is far from alone in geostationary satellite operators chasing airline connections. SES/Intelsat is also […]