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Iris²: European Starlink Alternative Secures €10.6 Billion Funding

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Iris² is a significant satellite initiative by the European Union, following in the footsteps of Galileo, which is a GPS alternative, and the Copernicus program for earth observation. This project aims to create a competitor to Starlink by 2030, ensuring that EU member states have their own reliable and secure internet access, free from the influence […]

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Starlink Set to Launch in South Africa by Mid-2025

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While the official Starlink coverage map indicates that the service date for South Africa is "unknown at this time," those eager for this service to launch should monitor this page and revisit it periodically. The reason for this is that upcoming regulatory changes could enable Starlink to enter the African market before the end of 2025.

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Starlink Launches in 4 New Markets in Just 5 Days

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Active since 2019, Elon Musk’s SpaceX subsidiary, Starlink, has deployed over 7,000 small satellites in low Earth orbit as part of its satellite internet constellation. The smallest of these satellites weigh about 500 pounds, while the largest can go beyond 2,700 pounds. The service first opened to a select group of users at the end of

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SpaceX Plans Starlink Upgrade for Gigabit Internet Speeds

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On October 11, 2024, SpaceX made a formal request to the FCC to modify several aspects of the Starlink Network. These modifications are part of SpaceX’s Gen2 NGSO satellite system, which the company says will introduce a range of enhancements. Specifically, the upgraded network aims to provide gigabit service to its customers. Additional improvements include reduced

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Certification for Starlink’s WiFi 6 Router From FCC and IMDA Underway

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Starlink Working on New WiFi 6 Router Following its recent announcement about launching a “cellphone tower in space,” Starlink, the satellite communication and internet connectivity company owned by Elon Musk, is now focusing on a more grounded project. It seems that Starlink is working on developing a new WiFi 6 router, as revealed by certifications obtained

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Starlink's Revolutionary 'Cellphone Towers' in Space Revealed by SpaceX

SpaceX Unveils Starlink’s Revolutionary Space ‘Cellphone Towers’

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The Evolution of Internet Connectivity: Elon Musk’s Starlink Initiative SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has unveiled the deployment of 21 fresh Starlink satellites. While this development might be anticipated given Musk’s direct involvement, these satellites represent a distinct agenda – challenging established mobile network giants. This initiative is part of Musk’s grand venture, currently

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India Embraces a New Era of Internet Connectivity with Elon Musk’s Starlink

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Starlink Receives License for Satellite Communications Operations in India In a groundbreaking development, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite constellation is set to receive a license for satellite communications operations in India. This move has the potential to revolutionize internet access in the country and provide high-speed internet services, voice calls, and messaging capabilities to individuals and organizations

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