Hacker News with Generative AI: Satellite Internet

FCC head Brendan Carr tells Europe to get on board with Starlink (arstechnica.com)
One of President Donald Trump’s top officials has warned European allies hesitant about working with Elon Musk’s satellite Internet company that they needed to choose between US and Chinese technology.

Space Exploration, Politics, Satellite Internet, Technology

9 points by voxadam 11 days ago | 3 comments

Starlink competition is ramping up in Ukraine (theverge.com)
Satellite network company Eutelsat could be Ukraine’s alternative to Elon Musk-owned SpaceX.

Ukraine, Satellite Internet, Competition, SpaceX, Elon Musk

16 points by 01-_- 20 days ago | 0 comments

Starlink sets up subsidiary in Faroe Islands (dimma.fo)
Starlink, sum er partur av SpaceX hjá Musk, bjóðar internettænastu við nýggjari fylgisveinatøkni.

SpaceX, Satellite Internet, Faroe Islands, Technology

10 points by halgir 24 days ago | 8 comments

China's SpaceSail is expanding where Elon Musk is stumbling (restofworld.org)
China’s satellite internet upstart seems to be taking aim at Starlink.

China, Space Exploration, Satellite Internet, Elon Musk

9 points by marban 26 days ago | 0 comments

Why Is the White House Using Starlink to 'Improve Wi-Fi'? (theverge.com)
The White House is working to “improve Wi-Fi connectivity,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement emailed to The Verge. According to The New York Times, it’s using Starlink to address the issue, which White House officials blame on the property’s spotty cell service and “overtaxed” Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Technology, Government, Infrastructure, Satellite Internet

19 points by voxadam 38 days ago | 5 comments

Elon Musk's Starlink Expands Across White House Complex (nytimes.com)
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now accessible across the White House campus.

Elon Musk, Starlink, Satellite Internet, White House

28 points by zzzeek 39 days ago | 18 comments

A European Starlink rival's shares skyrocketed 390% in a week – here's why (cnbc.com)

Space Exploration, Satellite Internet, Business, Finance

12 points by TMWNN 43 days ago | 1 comments

Eutelsat offers itself as a replacement for Starlink in Ukraine (heise.de)
Eutelsat aims to deploy 40,000 terminals to replace Starlink in Ukraine soon. Talks with suppliers and the EU Commission are ongoing.

Space, Ukraine, Satellite Internet, Technology, Business

32 points by bj-rn 48 days ago | 6 comments

T-Mobile Opens Cellular Starlink Beta to AT&T and Verizon Users, Reveals Pricing (pcmag.com)
T-Mobile said today that customers on its most expensive Go5G Next plan will receive access to satellite-to-phone connectivity via SpaceX's Starlink as a free perk starting in July.

Telecommunications, Satellite Internet, Starlink, T-Mobile, AT&T

21 points by tech234a 75 days ago | 15 comments

Starlink in the Falkland Islands – A national emergency situation? (openfalklands.com)
The sudden shutdown of Starlink services clearly qualifies as a National Emergency due to the widespread and unforeseen consequences such an action would have. Moreover, the government finds itself in a difficult position concerning holders of a FIG VSAT licence as they are threatened too.

Satellite Internet, Falkland Islands, National Emergency, Government Regulation

180 points by pelagicAustral 77 days ago | 217 comments

Can You Opt Out of Starlink Coverage on iPhone? What We Know (macobserver.com)
With the surprise news that Apple has added Starlink coverage to iOS 18.3, some Apple users are questioning whether they can opt out of the service on their iPhone.

Apple, iPhone, Starlink, Satellite Internet

13 points by cf100clunk 80 days ago | 13 comments

Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries (restofworld.org)
Starlink, launched in 2019 by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has become the leading satellite internet provider in the world.

Starlink, Satellite Internet, Africa, Internet Providers, Technology

260 points by impish9208 106 days ago | 220 comments

Ask HN: Did Google/Alphabet ever try to build a Starlink? (ycombinator.com)
Seems like something like Starlink would have come out of Google/Alphabet, at least at first blush.

Google, Starlink, Satellite Internet, Technology, Business

21 points by govideo 142 days ago | 50 comments

Starlink Direct to Cell (starlink.com)
Seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones across the globe.

Satellite Internet, Mobile Technology, Global Coverage

721 points by tosh 153 days ago | 799 comments

Pentagon's commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13B (spacenews.com)
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is increasing its projected spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services more than tenfold, responding to surging demand from across the military, SpaceNews has learned.

Military, Space, Satellite Internet, Government Spending

5 points by alex_young 177 days ago | 6 comments

Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attac (theguardian.com)
Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end of the month, a step the government says is crucial in case a Chinese attack cripples the island’s communications.

Taiwan, Satellite Internet, China, Military, Security

4 points by chrisjj 193 days ago | 1 comments

Starlink Gen2 (twitter.com)

Space Exploration, Satellite Internet, Technology

7 points by MrBuddyCasino 194 days ago | 0 comments

Starlink imposes $100 "congestion charge" on new users in parts of US (arstechnica.com)
New Starlink customers have to pay a $100 "congestion charge" in areas where the satellite broadband network has limited capacity.

Starlink, Satellite Internet, Pricing, Technology, Business

20 points by elorant 216 days ago | 14 comments

Free Starlink Internet is coming to all of United's airplanes (arstechnica.com)
United Airlines announced this morning that it is giving its in-flight Internet access an upgrade. It has signed a deal with Starlink to deliver SpaceX's satellite-based service to all its aircraft, a process that will start in 2025. And the good news for passengers is that the in-flight Wi-Fi will be free of charge.

Airlines, Satellite Internet, SpaceX, Technology, United Airlines

28 points by thunderbong 223 days ago | 31 comments

FCC Chair Encourages Satellite Internet Competition,Hints Starlink Is a Monopoly (pcmag.com)
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says it’s time for new players to step up and compete against SpaceX’s Starlink, alluding to the satellite internet system as an emerging monopoly.

Satellite Internet, Competition, Monopoly, FCC, SpaceX

5 points by ivewonyoung 226 days ago | 0 comments

Starlink U-turns, will block X in Brazil after all (theregister.com)

Satellite Internet, Brazil, SpaceX, Regulation, Censorship

51 points by LinuxBender 234 days ago | 178 comments

Elon Musk's Starlink says it will block X in Brazil (cnbc.com)

Elon Musk, Starlink, Brazil, Satellite Internet, Censorship

8 points by doener 234 days ago | 1 comments

Starlink Backtracks and Will Comply with Judge's Order to Block X in Brazil (usnews.com)

Satellite Internet, Law, Technology, Brazil

26 points by ivewonyoung 234 days ago | 9 comments

Starlink tells Brazil regulator it will not comply with X suspension (reuters.com)