According to the latest quarterly update from Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions — including subscriptions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services — jumped 513.79% in Q4 of 2024. In POTRAZ’s report, Starlink subscriptions have been grouped with traditional VSAT providers. The POTRAZ report says that … [continued]
The US solar industry proved itself to be a leading economic engine once again in 2024, though the Trump-Musk wrecking ball and state-level policy changes could dim the outlook for the future.
Update: I should note that any original plans or contracts have not been verified and any cancellation of these plans or contracts have not been verified. Coverage of this is limited, indicating some traditional media don’t have enough proof to report on it. It should also be emphasized that this … [continued]
In an exciting development for the maritime industry, netTALK Maritime, a prominent provider of communication solutions, has joined forces with SpaceX’s Starlink to elevate connectivity standards for cruise ships. This innovative partnership is poised to tackle data-heavy challenges and deliver seamless, high-speed internet access at sea, promising a vastly improved … [continued]
In last year’s elections in Kenya, electric mobility, utility-scale battery storage, energy efficiency, and green hydrogen featured prominently in election manifestos. The elections were held on the 9th of August 2022. Since then, President William Ruto’s government has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to transition to 100% clean energy by 2030. President … [continued]
The following comes from an interview with Gary Salisbury.
Elon Musk recently announced that SpaceX plans to provide Starlink satellite cellular service in the U.S. in a new partnership with T-Mobile. The move has left several wondering if Tesla’s vehicles could also receive the satellite connection — and Musk says they will. Musk responded to two tweets asking about Tesla cars’ … [continued]
The FCC has approved the use of Starlink receivers on airplanes, ships, large trucks, and RVs, allowing SpaceX to expand the network.
In some ways, mobile internet is easier than ever. If you go with a cellular provider with broad coverage, like Verizon, you can just set your phone in “hotspot” mode and connect to it with most any device and get a decent internet connection. If you have a weak signal, … [continued]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was gifted an NFT by the Ukrainian Government for his aid to the nation during the crisis started by Russia. Elon Musk has gone above and beyond in providing aid. This invasion has had devastating effects on the people of Ukraine, and as the … [continued]
