With SpaceX IPO coming soon, Starlink crossed 10 million subscribers and $12 billion in revenue. So why is Starlink average revenue per user is down 18%? Alex and Speedify engineers discuss why: Starlink makes 3,000 times more from an airline than a home user, many Starlink enterprise and Starlink roam users are getting multiple Starlink dishes, emerging markets are essentially … Read More
How Will the Internet Work on Mars? Starlink and the Future of Space Connectivity
The Interplanetary Network and How It Would Help Internet Work on Mars Could the internet ever work on Mars? This piece explains the “interplanetary network” – a plan led by internet co-inventor Vint Cerf to link Earth, Mars, and spacecraft into one system – and why Starlink-style satellites can’t simply be copied to another planet. It’s a plain-language look at … Read More
Why Apple Satellite Internet Won’t Catch Up to Starlink
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Brings Satellite Connectivity to Your Smartphone Starlink Direct-to-Cell lets an ordinary smartphone connect straight to a satellite for texts and calls, with no dish required. This article explains how it works and how it compares to the satellite feature built into recent iPhones. The takeaway: the two services are built for different jobs, and Apple’s version isn’t trying … Read More
Is Russia Jamming Starlink Satellites? What’s Happening and What It Means
Starshield: SpaceX’s Secret Satellite Constellation for Military Operations Starshield is a separate constellation of satellites SpaceX builds for the U.S. military – modified versions of its Starlink internet satellites, used for encrypted communication and surveillance. This article explains what Starshield is, how it is being deployed, and reports that Russia has tried to jam it. It also looks at the … Read More
How SpaceX Uses Redundant Internet Connections for Starlink Live Streams
How SpaceX Streams Rocket Launches: The Technology Behind Space Communications SpaceX broadcasts live video from its rockets during launch – but how does a camera stream footage from a vehicle moving thousands of miles per hour through flames and open sky? This article digs into the answer, drawn from the plans SpaceX filed with the FCC. The trick: special transmitters … Read More
Internet on Cruise Ships: Is the Starlink Ban Being Lifted?
Internet on Cruise Ships Is Mostly Powered by Satellites Most cruise-ship internet now comes from satellites overhead, and increasingly from SpaceX’s Starlink service in low Earth orbit. This article explains how onboard internet works, why cruise lines won’t let passengers bring their own Starlink dish, and whether that restriction is easing. It also covers what’s next, including satellite service straight … Read More
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