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Globalstar to Rival Starlink for Satcom License in India
Globalstar, the provider of emergency SOS services for Apple devices, is planning to apply for a license to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in India. The company expressed its intention to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in India and will seek a GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) authorization. In a submission to the Telecom […]
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Starlink BSNL News in the Trend, What If its True?
If BSNL and Starlink can efficiently expand their network using satellite technology, it could significantly disrupt the dominance of Jio and Airtel. Frustrated by recent price increases, many users might consider switching providers. The entry of Starlink technology in India challenges the existing telecom monopolies, offering potentially cheaper and more widely available services. This new […]
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Starlink Begins its Service in Madagascar
Starlink, the satellite telecommunications company, has officially announced on its X page (formerly Twitter) that its high-speed, low-latency internet service is now commercially available in Madagascar. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Madagascar! 🛰️🇲🇬❤️ → https://t.co/7eyKGH8SZu pic.twitter.com/AEm2Z26s5d — Starlink (@Starlink) June 27, 2024 This milestone was set in motion in April 2024 when […]
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SpaceX Starlink Mini is Here
SpaceX has unveiled Starlink Mini, a portable version of its satellite internet product small enough to fit inside a backpack. Early Starlink customers received invitations to purchase the Starlink Mini kit for $599, as seen in documents viewed by TechCrunch. This price is $100 higher than the standard Starlink kit. Additionally, customers have the option […]
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Starlink Goes Live in Zimbabwe and Botswana
SpaceX’s Starlink has secured licenses to operate in Botswana and Zimbabwe, with services expected to be fully available in both countries by Q3 2024. Starlink is already operational in Eswatini and Mozambique, with plans to launch in Namibia later in 2024. Earlier this year, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe cracked down on unauthorized Starlink […]
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Starlink Service Now Available in Fiji Islands
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has expanded its Starlink services to over 300 islands in Fiji as of May 20th. Starlink was granted a license to provide internet services in Fiji in mid-November 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, stated that licensing Starlink for commercial use is a game […]
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Starlink Could Start the Operation In India if License Approved: Report
Starlink, a prominent satellite communications (satcom) service provider, is on the verge of receiving a license to operate in India. Despite encountering various security challenges, the approval process for Elon Musk’s satcom company has been delayed in India. However, Starlink’s license application is currently under review, and once the security concerns are addressed and resolved, […]
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Starlink Banned in Samoa, SpaceX Awaits License Approval
Samoa’s Office of the Regulator (OOTR) has reportedly imposed a temporary ban on the import of Starlink kits until SpaceX’s application for a license to offer LEO satellite broadband services to consumers in Samoa is approved. According to a report in the Samoa Observer, the OOTR issued the ban in response to reports that several […]
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Starlink Broadband India Faces Delay
The introduction of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, in India may encounter delays due to the need to obtain approvals from national security agencies and India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These additional approvals are required in addition to the necessary nods from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) and the Telecom Department. […]
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Airtel, Jio, and Starlink by Elon Musk Enter the Satellite Broadband Race in India
In the burgeoning satellite broadband segment of India, telecom rivals Airtel and Jio, alongside entrepreneur Elon Musk, are gearing up for commercial launches. This follows the government’s decision to administratively allocate spectrum and incorporate it into the new telecom bill. Key players in this space include Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Reliance’s Jio Satellite Communications, and Elon […]
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