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Starlink is now available in Congo, Elon Musk says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Starlink is now available in Congo, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's Starlink, headed by Elon Musk, is now operational in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite prior bans due to security concerns over potential misuse by rebel groups. The country's government has lifted the previous prohibition, thereby becoming the latest African nation to approve Starlink services. Congo’s internet connectivity is notably low, with only about 30% usage, making Starlink's satellite internet services a significant development for the region. Starlink continues its expansion across Africa, available in over a dozen countries.

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Congo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Congo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban

The Democratic Republic of Congo has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, reversing a previous ban. Starlink, a SpaceX unit, is expanding rapidly in Africa and is already operational in over a dozen countries, including Somalia and Lesotho. Congo, with low internet connectivity, had initially resisted Starlink due to military concerns. The Congolese Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority now supports its launch, while Starlink is also exploring opportunities in neighboring Uganda.

Starlink achieves cash flow breakeven, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Starlink achieves cash flow breakeven, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the satellite internet project, Starlink, has achieved cash flow breakeven. Musk stated that Starlink now has over 100,000 users and is focusing on expanding its coverage both internationally and intercontinentally. The project aims to provide affordable high-speed internet access to underserved areas globally.

Elon Musk's Starlink is booming, with traffic almost tripling this year

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Starlink is booming, with traffic almost tripling this year

Traffic from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network has nearly tripled this year, according to data from IT security firm Cloudflare. The internet service expanded to new countries, with Kenya, the Philippines, and Zambia among those gaining access in 2023. Starlink is now available in over 50 countries, solidifying its dominance in the satellite communication sector. Rival networks like Amazon's Project Kuiper and OneWeb are far from challenging Starlink's position, as SpaceX's spin-off currently has around 5,000 satellites in orbit. Elon Musk is reportedly considering an IPO for Starlink in the near future.

Starlink experiencing degraded service, Elon Musk says satellites under pressure

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Starlink experiencing degraded service, Elon Musk says satellites under pressure

Starlink, the satellite unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is facing degraded service, as mentioned on its website. The team is currently investigating the issue, which could be caused by a geomagnetic solar storm. Elon Musk earlier stated that the Starlink satellites were under pressure but performing well despite the circumstances.

Elon Musk says Starlink will deliver 90% of all space-based internet traffic

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Elon Musk says Starlink will deliver 90% of all space-based internet traffic

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, claimed that Starlink is currently the only high-bandwidth internet system covering the entire planet and is expected to handle over 90% of all space-based internet traffic next year. Starlink is a satellite internet service that provides connectivity to remote areas globally. In other news, Starlink recently faced a setback in Brazil as its bank accounts were blocked by the Supreme Court due to an ongoing dispute with Twitter. Elon Musk criticized the judge's actions, calling him a "dictator" and expressing concerns over the "illegal action" taken by the court.

Lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX over claims that Starlink is being used in Russia

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX over claims that Starlink is being used in Russia

House Democrats have initiated an investigation into SpaceX, the company owned by Elon Musk, over allegations that its satellite internet system, Starlink, is being used in Russia. Lawmakers Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin have demanded transparency from SpaceX regarding any potential purchases or usage of Starlink in Russia. The congressmen cited Ukraine's claims of "systemic" use of Starlink terminals in Russia and expressed concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. Elon Musk has denied that Russians are using Starlink, while Ukraine has claimed it is working with SpaceX to prevent Russian usage of the technology.

Elon Musk's Starlink expands across White House complex

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Elon Musk's Starlink expands across White House complex

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is now set up in the White House campus to improve internet access, addressing existing connectivity issues. Musk, an unpaid adviser to the Trump administration, oversees the technology. The installation, routed through a White House data center, raises questions due to Musk's business ties and his position as a presidential adviser. Despite security concerns, the installation was vetted, with Starlink service being donated and now part of a broader modernization effort.

Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink

Reuters · 1y ago

Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink

The Kremlin has denied that Russian troops are using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system in Ukraine, stating that it is neither certified nor officially supplied in Russia. The Ukrainian government had claimed that Russian troops were using Starlink in parts of Ukraine under their control. However, the Kremlin spokesperson stated that Starlink cannot be officially used in any way in Russia. Elon Musk also denied the claims, stating that Starlink terminals have not been sold to Russia.

Elon Musk pushes back on Ukraine's claim that Russian forces are using Starlink

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk pushes back on Ukraine's claim that Russian forces are using Starlink

Elon Musk has denied claims made by Ukrainian military intelligence that Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the ongoing war. Musk stated that no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia, and clarified that the Starlink network will not connect to devices in Russia. However, it remains unclear if the technology could be used in Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia. Analysts suggest that Russian soldiers may have obtained Starlink equipment from Ukrainian soldiers during battles. Russia has been attempting to disrupt Ukraine's access to Starlink for communication purposes.

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Reuters · 1y ago

Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says

Ukraine has requested SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals in occupied areas, according to a government minister. Starlink terminals were deployed to aid Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, and have been crucial for battlefield communications. The Ukrainian military intelligence chief revealed that Russian troops were using thousands of Starlink terminals acquired from private Russian firms. The Ukrainian authorities have been in communication with SpaceX to resolve the issue, highlighting the need for these terminals to work in all areas due to specific technologies being used.

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