A report from New Street Research (NSR) predicts that SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system could reach 100 million subscribers by 2034. Starlink currently has more than 12 million subscribers worldwide. NSR analysts James Ratzer, David Barden and Pierre Ferragu said Starlink could get into that range as it eventually expands its capacity to support as many […]

Non-European satellite operators such as Starlink and Amazon can bid for mobile satellite spectrum, the European ‌Commission has ruled. Two thirds of the ‌available spectrum will be divided equally ⁠between EU and non-EU operators for commercial use, the EU executive said, confirming a previous Reuters report. The move is a compromise after at least one […]

American Airlines has announced a sweeping modernisation of its narrowbody inflight customer experience with the installation of Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in Q1 2027. With thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit, Starlink can deliver multigigabit connectivity to aircraft using its Aero Terminal, which can […]

India’s state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), which provides mobile voice and internet services throughout India, is looking to link with SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. BSNL was established in October 2000 having grown out of the early publicly-owned telegrapgh, telegram and telephone system. Its fibre system (Bharat Fiber) was launched in 2019. Its landline system had […]

Research from Luke Kehoe, Lead Industry Analyst at Ookla, reveals that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband is no longer just a niche backup plan—it is actively filling the continent’s toughest connectivity gaps. Starlink’s role as a low-Earth orbit broadband provider is clearest in those remaining gaps. Across Europe, the service is most visible where fixed […]

As expected, SpaceX issued its 308-page S-1 Prospectus for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) after the markets closed on May 20th. There were some surprises, not least that its losses last year were $4.9 billion (€4.27bn) on revenues of $18.7 billion. The Prospectus shows that Elon Musk will not just remain the largest shareholder but […]

SpaceX is increasing its monthly fees for Starlink subscribers. The price rises cover Starlink’s Residential and Roaming plans in the US, the UK and certain other markets. SpaceX explained the price rises, noting: “Strong demand for Starlink reflects the value customers continue to see in the service. This adjustment supports ongoing improvements and investment in […]

Uganda has become the 28th African country to grant permission to SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. President Museveni announced the deal, noting Starlink’s commitment to complying with Ugandan laws and regulations. Museveni said that he had a “productive meeting” with the representatives of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is looking to establish a presence in […]

South Africa’s communications regulator Icasa continues to defy the nation’s Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s demand that permission be given for SpaceX’s Starlink to operate in the country. In a statement on May 13th, Icasa said that to grant such permission would need an amendment to the country’s Electronic Communications Act (ECA). Icasa says it had […]

SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system has hit 20 million daily active customers. The most recent 2 million additions came over the course of just 81 days, an average of 24,500 new sign-ups per day. Taking the system back to its October 27th 2020 launch this latest number translates into some 6,000 additions per day. What is […]