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Millions of Africans can now access satellite internet on their regular smartphones without buying expensive equipment. A new partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo just made connectivity possible in the continent's most remote areas.
Zimbabwe is building ground stations that will connect Starlink satellites directly to local fiber networks, potentially delivering internet speeds 100 times faster than the entire country had in 1999. The upgrade could drop delays to under 20 milliseconds and keep local web traffic inside the country.
In just over a year, Starlink has become Zimbabwe's biggest internet service provider, offering affordable connectivity to millions who couldn't access reliable internet before. The shift has slashed prices and brought Wi-Fi to remote villages and even long-distance buses.
Scientists just turned 1,200 Starlink satellites into an atmospheric scanner, revealing a hard-to-see layer of air 500 kilometers above Earth. The breakthrough could make space safer as crowded orbits increase collision risks.
Malaysia is piloting Starlink's satellite-to-phone technology to bring internet access to remote areas without cell towers. The breakthrough could connect hard-to-reach communities in months instead of years.
A new GPS dog tracker automatically connects to satellites when cell towers disappear, keeping pets findable on remote hikes and camping trips. The Fi Ultra is the first consumer pet tracker powered by Starlink technology.
A new dog GPS tracker connects through satellites, so it works even in remote areas without cell service. Pet parents can finally track their dogs on hiking trips, hunting expeditions, and rural adventures.
Starlink hit pause on new sign-ups across seven Kenyan counties after demand exploded beyond what their satellites could handle. It's a problem most companies dream of having, and it shows just how hungry East Africa is for reliable internet.
Soccer fans can now watch live World Cup matches while flying on United Airlines, thanks to new Starlink Wi-Fi technology. The airline is bringing live TV to the skies just in time for FIFA's biggest tournament.
Three years after Starlink launched in Africa, mobile operators are choosing partnership over competition. Major telecoms like MTN, Airtel, and Orange are teaming up with satellite companies to solve their biggest challenge: connecting remote communities.
SpaceX just hit a milestone that sounds almost impossible: the company has now launched more satellites than every other organization in human history combined. The gap is only getting wider as the company ramps up its ambitious plans for space.
SpaceX just added 29 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation, bringing the total network to over 10,400 satellites delivering internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The reusable Falcon 9 rocket completed its 16th flight, landing safely for future missions.