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I’ve Used Starlink for Years. Here Are 3 Pro Tips You Have to Try
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American Airlines Will Switch to Starlink for Now, But Only on Airbus Narrowbodies
The airline joins a growing flock of carriers adopting SpaceX’s broadband, but its longest and shortest flights will continue to rely on other forms of connectivity.
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Starlink Revives GPS Function, But Only for Priority Plans
The little-known, but precise location-data feature can prevent GPS spoofing and jamming, allowing boats to safely navigate despite electronic signal interference.
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Firmware Hints at New Starlink Dish With Built-In Battery, USB-C Port
A researcher also spotted a 'DishBatteryStats' mention in a new firmware release for Starlink's hardware amid signs that SpaceX is working on a rugged portable dish.
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AT&T Sues to Get Out of California's Copper Landline Requirement
AT&T says it's investing $19 billion in California to expand its fiber and wireless networks to transition customers away from costly copper lines, which are frequently targeted by thieves.
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Starlink Mobile Will Target Cities, But SpaceX's IPO Hype Clouds the Picture
The satellite-to-phone service Starlink Mobile wants to eventually serve users in suburban and urban areas, according to SpaceX's S-1 filing. But is it realistic or just IPO-boosting talk?
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How Do You Stay Connected? Rate Your Wi-Fi Router, Broadband Modem, and Network Storage to Win
Help your fellow readers find the right technology. Share your thoughts (good or bad) on the devices that keep you online and store your personal media and files. Then, enter to win a $250 Amazon gift card.
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SpaceX IPO Filing Offers First Glimpse at Starlink Subscriber Numbers, Financials
Starlink had 10.3 million paid subscriptions in Q1, double the 5 million it had a year ago, according to SpaceX's S-1 filing.
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FCC Official Warns Against Giving Starlink Too Much Control Over Rural Broadband
The FCC votes to examine the rules governing subsidies for ISPs in rural areas. But following a Starlink price hike, Commissioner Anna Gomez notes that affordability is a priority.
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T-Mobile CEO: 'Pretty Much No One Buys Satellite Standalone'
T-Mobile's Srini Gopalan says 'satellite usage is 0.0002% of our total network usage.'
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Here's What the Wi-Fi Router for Amazon's Starlink Rival Looks Like
The Federal Communications Commission posts images of the router, including the internals, as Amazon Leo prepares to launch this summer.
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A Cash Grab? Price Hikes Spur Starlink Users to Look Elsewhere, If They Can
'People are just tired of getting hit in the wallet,' a Texas-based Starlink user tells us after Sunday's Starlink price hikes. Most love the service, but are worried they won't be able to afford it soon.
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SpaceX Appears to Be Prepping a Rugged Starlink Mini Dish
Mention of a 'RUGGED' Mini dish model has been spotted in the Starlink firmware, which was uncovered by Oleg Kutkov, a repair expert in Ukraine.
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AT&T Secures Waiver After FCC's Router Ban Collides With Memory Shortage
The foreign-made router ban prohibits hardware changes to existing Wi-Fi routers, which is a problem because manufacturers need to source new components amid the RAM crunch.
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Starlink Raises Prices, Adding $5 to $10 to Its Monthly Plans
SpaceX justifies the price increase by saying it'll support improvements to Starlink. However, even Standby Mode now costs more, doubling to $10 per month.
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