Starlink

Record Breaking Uptake of Starlink in Africa Reminds Us Again of the Continent’s Untapped Potential

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]

Revolutionizing Cruise Ship Connectivity: netTALK Maritime Teams Up With SpaceX’s Starlink

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]

Zimbabwe Elections: Opposition Party Promises To Bring More Affordable Internet Using Starlink

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]

Yes, Tesla Cars To Get Starlink

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]