#Satellite Internet

Starlink in the USA gets faster: upload speed grew by 42%, download hits 120 Mbps

Technology 11/12/2026, 22:31

According to Speedtest data for H1 2025–2026, Starlink in the USA accelerated: upload increased by 42% to 20.73 Mbps, download by 12% to 119.71 Mbps. SpaceX subscriber count reached 13.6 million, and the share of users hitting FCC benchmarks rose from 18.9% to 40%.

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Roscosmos invites world nations to join Russia's 'Rassvet' satellite internet

Technology 11/12/2026, 21:13

Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov has invited foreign nations to join Russia's 'Rassvet' low-orbit constellation of 950 satellites, promising speeds of up to 1 Gbps and infrastructure control by national security agencies.

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Starlink Mini 2: SpaceX Opens Pre-orders for $1,000 Kit Featuring a Year of Satellite Internet

Technology 11/11/2026, 23:55

SpaceX has started sending invitations to pre-order the Starlink Mini 2 satellite terminal in the US: a kit with a one-year Roam Unlimited subscription will cost $1,000, although the expected price of the device was $250.

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SpaceX Introduces Starlink Mini 2: Removable Battery, Wi-Fi 6, and IP67 Protection

Technology 11/11/2026, 01:55

SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Mini 2, a second-generation compact satellite antenna featuring a removable 71 Wh battery, Wi-Fi 6, and IP67 protection. Pre-orders are open in the US by invitation for $250.

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Burned down in three months: Russia loses second satellite of the 'Rassvet' low-orbit network

Technology 11/01/2026, 03:40

On October 30, Russia lost the second serial satellite of the 'Rassvet' low-orbit network. The Rassvet-3 No. 17 spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere no more than three months after launch.

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FCC Approves $11.5B Globalstar Acquisition by Amazon Leo: Amazon Accelerates Network Buildout Against Starlink

Technology 10/28/2026, 17:52

The US FCC has approved an $11.5B deal: Amazon Leo acquires Globalstar, securing frequencies for smartphone satellite communications. Amazon has committed over $10B more in investments and plans commercial services by late 2026, challenging Starlink.

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Elon Musk says Ukrainian frontline would immediately collapse without Starlink

Technology 10/24/2026, 22:58

Elon Musk stated that the Ukrainian frontline would collapse without Starlink, while accusing Kyiv of breaking rules by using the system for drone strikes.

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Zelenskyy Confirms Starlink Limits Remain, Trump Promises to Address Issue

Technology 10/23/2026, 18:56

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Starlink speed limits remain at 161 km/h. Donald Trump promised to discuss the issue.

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European Commission Demands SpaceX Fully Restore Starlink for Ukraine

Politics 10/21/2026, 15:51

The European Commission demanded SpaceX urgently and fully restore Starlink for Ukraine, calling the service slowdown critical for the frontline and civilians. According to sources, the current 160 km/h limit is insufficient against Shahed drones.

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Starlink Ready to Launch Satellite Internet in India: Company Reports Five-Year Cooperation with Regulators

Technology 10/17/2026, 14:05

Starlink has announced its readiness to launch high-speed satellite internet in India, noting over five years of cooperation with local regulators and the creation of national infrastructure. This will be the company's largest market.

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Starlink Satellite Internet Officially Launched on Curaçao Island

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:32

SpaceX has officially launched Starlink satellite internet on Curaçao island in the Caribbean Sea, expanding the geography of global coverage.

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"People Will Die": Zelensky Appeals to Musk Over Starlink Restrictions

Technology 10/14/2026, 20:23

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that restrictions on Starlink satellite communications will lead to human casualties and urged Elon Musk to restore the service's full power.

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SpaceX Cuts Starlink Mini Hardware Price to Record Low in the US

Technology 10/03/2026, 13:31

SpaceX has drastically reduced the price of the Starlink Mini kit in the US to 149 dollars, making portable satellite internet more accessible.

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Elon Musk Boosts Starlink to Gigabit Speeds: Starlink to Reach 950 Mbps by Year-End

Technology 09/27/2026, 15:03

SpaceX plans to increase Starlink satellite internet speeds to 950 Mbps by the end of 2026 for maritime and corporate clients using Performance Gen 3 terminals.

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SpaceX Lifts Artificial Starlink Speed Cap After Wave of User Complaints

Technology 09/13/2026, 12:23

SpaceX lifted the artificial Starlink speed cap for residential users after a wave of complaints on social media. Previously, the speed for active customers had dropped to 10 Mbit/s without warning.

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SpaceX wants to turn Starlink into a full-fledged 5G carrier, but T-Mobile calls the plan unrealistic

Technology 09/13/2026, 10:46

SpaceX is considering turning Starlink Mobile into a full-fledged 5G carrier, but T-Mobile calls the plan unrealistic due to the technical and economic limitations of satellite communication.

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Starlink Constellation Reaches 11,000 Satellites: Musk Confirms Absolute Orbital Leadership

Technology 08/24/2026, 04:07

Elon Musk announced that the Starlink constellation has reached 11,000 satellites in orbit — no other provider comes close to this figure. Starlink accounts for more than half of all payloads in low Earth orbit, while Amazon Leo has failed to meet its deployment deadline.

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Battle for Frequencies: Iridium Blocks Gigabit Starlink Due to Interference Threat

Technology 08/19/2026, 03:18

Iridium has filed a complaint with the US FCC demanding a block on the Starlink network expansion due to the risk of radio frequency interference with their mobile communications. SpaceX plans for gigabit speeds, but the competitor insists on compliance with standards.

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