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fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
21 hours ago

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
Apple
fromTNW | Amazon
1 day ago

Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9 billion

Amazon is negotiating to acquire Globalstar to enhance its Leo satellite program and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028

Amazon will provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights starting in 2028, competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
21 hours ago

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
Apple
fromTNW | Amazon
1 day ago

Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9 billion

Amazon is negotiating to acquire Globalstar to enhance its Leo satellite program and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Delta picks Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2028

Amazon will provide in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights starting in 2028, competing with SpaceX's Starlink.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

SpaceX tries to convince FCC that Amazon put satellites into wrong altitude

Amazon claims compliance with launch altitude regulations while SpaceX raises concerns about collision risks and lack of updated debris mitigation plans.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Ripple Fiber introduces 8 Gig tier

Ripple Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig internet packages, enhancing reliability and speed for residential and business customers.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era | Computer Weekly

The satellite communications market is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for high-performance connectivity and the influence of non-geostationary orbit constellations like Starlink.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Comcast Xfinity now available in Ona, West Virginia

Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution - giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Home internet costs up, consumers hate hidden fees: Report

"The most important aspect of pricing for consumers is knowing their total price rather than an advertised price that comes with hidden fees: 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in advertised pricing."
Digital life
#starcloud
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Venture

One satellite, one GPU, $1.1 billion valuation: the reality behind Starcloud's orbital data center ambitions - Silicon Canals

Starcloud closed a $170 million Series A, achieving a $1.1 billion valuation, focusing on deploying GPU-loaded satellites for space data centers.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

Starcloud raises $170 million Series Ato build data centers in space | TechCrunch

Starcloud achieves a $1.1 billion valuation, marking rapid growth in the space compute sector despite reliance on unproven technology and high costs.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

One satellite, one GPU, $1.1 billion valuation: the reality behind Starcloud's orbital data center ambitions - Silicon Canals

Starcloud closed a $170 million Series A, achieving a $1.1 billion valuation, focusing on deploying GPU-loaded satellites for space data centers.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Starcloud raises $170 million Series Ato build data centers in space | TechCrunch

Starcloud achieves a $1.1 billion valuation, marking rapid growth in the space compute sector despite reliance on unproven technology and high costs.
#starlink-mini
Alternative transportation
fromPCMag UK
6 days ago

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

Alternative transportation
fromPCMag UK
6 days ago

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
#globalstar
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Business

Globalstar stock soars on Amazon rumors. Why the Starlink rival's shares are blasting into space today

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Globalstar Soars 10%: Amazon's Reported Takeover Bid Ignites a Spectrum War With SpaceX

Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Globalstar, boosting GSAT shares by 10% and highlighting its strategic value in satellite telecommunications.
Business
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Globalstar stock soars on Amazon rumors. Why the Starlink rival's shares are blasting into space today

Globalstar's shares rose nearly 14% after reports of Amazon's interest in acquiring the satellite communications company.
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
3 days ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.
#starlink
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

Starlink Mini and LinkPower 2 battery enable reliable remote work from anywhere, enhancing connectivity without power cables.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Amazon Is Ready to Take on StarLink in Space-Based Broadband

Starlink has established a dominant position in space-based internet, while Amazon Leo aims to compete aggressively with its own satellite broadband service.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Starlink launches services in UAE and Kuwait, expanding Middle East satellite internet | Computer Weekly

Starlink expands its Middle East operations by launching services in the UAE and Kuwait, enhancing global internet access with low-latency satellite technology.
Science
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.
Science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

What Will Airlines' Use of Satellite Internet Mean for Entertainment?

Airlines are partnering with satellite internet providers to offer free wifi, transforming in-flight entertainment and passenger experience.
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Empire Fiber announces expansion to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

"Lehigh Valley residents deserve internet that works as hard as they do. We're not just expanding our network—we're giving customers a superior choice. By signing up now, residents can secure early access to faster speeds, better reliability, and a customer experience built for them."
Online Community Development
#elon-musk
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.
Science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
Science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk's Orbital Data Centers Are Staggeringly Huge

Elon Musk plans to deploy up to one million massive solar-powered satellites for orbital data centers to provide AI computing power.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

How municipal networks compare with provider competitors: Ookla report

Eight of the municipal networks studied beat their local provider competitors in median upload speed. Sherwood Broadband - in the town of the same name in Oregon - was the only one to beat its local competitor in median download speed.
Online Community Development
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

What the CEOs of AST SpaceMobile and Globalstar are saying about the satellite industry today

We are the only company capable of delivering 4G and 5G and in the future, 6G broadband speed sufficient for voice calls, voice over LTE, live video calls, streaming, and full Internet access directly to unmodified devices. Simply put, we are the first company in the history of commercial satellite manufacturing to produce satellites of our size and power at scale.
Venture
#spacex
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

SpaceX hints at abandoning BEAD without new exemptions for LEO providers

SpaceX demands BEAD exemptions for LEO services, arguing capacity is dynamically allocated and threatening to exit the program if proposed changes are not adopted.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit

SpaceX applied to launch up to one million solar-powered low-Earth-orbit satellites as orbital data centres to provide AI computing and serve billions globally.
Science
fromEngadget
3 days ago

SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites

SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 due to an anomaly, resulting in debris that poses no risk to other missions.
Science
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Another Starlink satellite has inexplicably exploded

SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite due to an anomaly, with debris detected nearby, but no risk to the ISS or Artemis II mission.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Second SpaceX Satellite Abruptly Explodes

SpaceX lost control of two Starlink satellites due to anomalies, resulting in fragmentation and raising concerns about space debris.
Gadgets
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX targets 150Mbps per user for upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell

SpaceX targets 150Mbps peak download speeds for next-generation Direct-to-Cell Starlink service, a major upgrade from current 4Mbps speeds, enabling video, voice, and data services in remote areas.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Archer Aviation and Starlink hope your first ride in an air taxi will include in-flight internet

Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight. Starlink is uniquely built to deliver it. The move, an industry first, will bring stable, reliable, and high-speed connectivity to Archer's vehicles courtesy of Starlink's low-Earth-orbit satellite internet systems.
Gadgets
#starlink-v2-satellites
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.
Science
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.
Science
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.
World news
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX is exploring a "Starlink Phone" for direct-to-device internet services: report

The Boring Company will implement a 6.4 km Dubai Loop pilot tunnel system linking DIFC and Dubai Mall, marking its first project outside the U.S.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

More than 10,000 SpaceX Starlink spacecraft now orbit Earthand the satellite surge shows no sign of stopping

SpaceX's Starlink constellation has reached over 10,000 active satellites in orbit, representing approximately two-thirds of all operational satellites and fundamentally transforming Earth's orbital environment and night sky.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

NTIA responds to SpaceX BEAD rider

NTIA reaffirmed BEAD rules and the 100/20 Mbps minimum; SpaceX proposed contract riders seeking exemptions for LEO providers and threatened to exit BEAD.
Science
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Amazon to FCC: bin SpaceX's 1M satellite datacenter dream

Amazon filed objections with the FCC against SpaceX's application to launch orbital datacenter satellites, claiming the proposal lacks essential technical details and is unrealistic.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Closing the global digital divide requires low-band spectrum: GSMA analysis

Spectrum below 1 GHz could significantly boost 4G and 5G coverage in rural areas, according to the report from GSMA Intelligence. Rural areas depend heavily on low-band spectrum because it allows signal to travel further and penetrate better through barriers such as buildings. Rural residents spend twice as much time connected to low bands as their urban and rural counterparts.
Digital life
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Satellite Infrastructure Stocks Surge as Orbital Economy Expands Beyond SpaceX's Shadow

Investors can access orbital-economy growth through public infrastructure plays like satellite IoT, emergency communications, lunar delivery, and small-launch services rather than SpaceX.
#satellite-internet
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This off-grid internet system is my secret weapon for winter storm outages - and it's $300 off

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This off-grid internet system is my secret weapon for winter storm outages - and it's $300 off

fromEngadget
1 month ago

A potential Starlink competitor just got FCC clearance to launch 4,000 satellites

Aspiring Starlink competitor Logos Space Services has secured FCC clearance to launch more than 4,000 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit by 2035, as reported by . Under FCC regulations, the company must deploy half of the approved amount within the next seven years. The company is headed by its founder, Milo Medin, a former project manager at NASA as well as a former vice president of wireless services at Google.
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fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites | TechCrunch

The FCC approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 additional Gen2 Starlink satellites (total 15,000), enabling multi-frequency operation and direct-to-cell service outside the U.S., with launch deadlines.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

By the end of the year, Northwood, based in El Segundo, California, had shown the ability to build eight of these Portal arrays a month. And in January the company had deployed operational Portal antennas across two continents. These deployments, which comprise an area of 8 to 15 meters, have the equivalent capability of a 7-meter parabolic dish, said Griffin Cleverly, co-founder and chief technical officer of Northwood.
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