Starlink recently celebrated a significant milestone. Starlink internet is now available in 1000 aircraft and counting. WestJet and TELIS are the most recent partners to launch Starlink connectivity on flights. “Using Starlink on a plane feels like you’re on a high-speed ground fiber connection,” said Elon Musk. Starlink promised high-speed internet on aircraft as soon as passengers enter the cabin. SpaceX announced Starlink Aviation in 2022, promising high-speed, low-latency internet during airplane flights. Starlink Aviation officially launched in 2023, delivering its services to a few airlines. Starlink now operating on over 1000 aircraft!Using Starlink on a plane feels like you’re on a high speed ground fiber connection. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2024Starlink connectivity recently announced a partnership with WestJet...
Its satellites in low-earth orbit are designed to provide broadband internet services globally, particularly in areas, such as rural ones, that are poorly served by other networks.
SpaceX’s launch of a Falcon 9 Starlink satellite rocket on Thursday night was set to send 20 Starlink high-speed internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The rocket suffered an anomaly.
Under the new telecommunications bill, once it is passed in parliament, Sri Lanka will introduce a new license category that will allow Starlink to enter the country's telecommunications space as a licensed service provider, said Kanaka Herath, the state minister of technology.