Starlink

Apple’s Satellite Partner Globalstar Gears Up to Launch Services in India
After Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, Globalstar—Apple’s satellite communications (satcom) partner—is preparing to roll out its services in India. The Louisiana-based company has reportedly submitted an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the Centre’s nodal agency for space-related authorizations. Globalstar currently powers Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite […]
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Oman Starlink Goes Live
Oman’s telecom regulator has approved Starlink to provide broadband internet services across the country using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This approval will enable high-speed satellite connectivity across all regions in Oman, with speeds reaching up to 100Mbps. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Oman! → https://t.co/1DKeh0sxSs pic.twitter.com/sV3o4ipZOy — Starlink […]

TRAI May Restrict Starlink to Unserved Mobile Regions
With Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio partnering strategically with Starlink, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to fast-track its recommendations on satellite spectrum pricing. Sources indicate that the regulator may advise satellite companies to focus initially on serving mobile dark areas—regions without terrestrial network coverage. This approach aims to address concerns raised […]
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After Trump Zelensky Meeting Clash, Eutelsat to Replace Starlink in Ukraine
Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump have raised uncertainties about the future of SpaceX’s Starlink in Ukraine. In response, discussions are underway between Ukraine and the European Union to explore alternatives, with a focus on deploying OneWeb satellites as a replacement. Eutelsat, a key European satellite operator, has confirmed […]
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Jio, Airtel Urge Govt to Ensure Fair Play in Starlink Satcom Licensing
As the Indian government nears a decision on granting satcom licenses and spectrum allocation to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have urged policymakers to ensure “fair competition” in the satellite communications sector. The telecom giants have petitioned the government to enforce comparable spectrum pricing for Starlink to prevent market distortions. In their […]
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T-Mobile and Starlink Partnership to Cover US Remote Areas
T-Mobile, in collaboration with Starlink, has launched a public beta for its groundbreaking service that merges satellite and mobile technologies to cover over 500,000 square miles previously unreachable by traditional cell towers. Initially, the service will support text messaging, with future updates set to include picture messaging, data, and voice calls. When users move beyond […]
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PM Modi US Visit: Starlink India Launch May be in Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss with Elon Musk the potential entry of Starlink into the Indian market during his visit to the United States. This meeting follows a period of regulatory hurdles and competition from Indian telecom companies. While the Indian government has shown support for Musk’s stance that satellite spectrum should […]
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