Elon Musk, Starlink
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SpaceX sent another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from California just after midnight on Halloween (Oct. 31).
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a "genius," as he revealed the two are in "close contact" about developing a Russian alternative to Starlink.
Elon Musk is accusing the Ukrainian military of violating “Starlink terms of service” via what he defined as a “loophole” that was “closed last week.” Ukraine has been relying on Musk’s Starlink in its fight against Russian forces, but that access was partially cut off recently.
Starlink and 5G providers advertise high speeds, but there is more to consider when deciding between the two. Think about location, and coverage as well.
The watchdog told lawmakers it was a contractual matter.
While some areas of the US are seeing lower prices, elsewhere Starlink's Residential Max plan jumps from $130 to $156 per month, which might make budgeting difficult.
SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink internet service has become the backbone of Ukraine's drone operations.
SpaceX’s connectivity business remains its single biggest source of operating profits.
Since last week, Ukraine has reported restrictions on a version of Starshield, a version of SpaceX's Starlink, hampering its military operations against Russia.
"I think Starlink, behind the schedule, is the most important thing for customers to choose an airline now," United CEO Scott Kirby said on a podcast.
There's another Starlink customer that's rapidly increasing its revenue contribution -- and it makes for a more compelling SpaceX investment thesis.
