United’s new tracker lists Starlink on 47% of daily flights, but only six equipped widebody aircraft. Aircraft swaps can still change your flight’s Wi-Fi.
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SpaceX has agreed to buy nationwide 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management as it works toward a Starlink Mobile network combining satellites and ground infrastructure.
American plans Starlink installations on more than 1,000 mainline aircraft beginning in early 2027, expanding its earlier narrowbody program.
SpaceX says unannounced maneuvers leave avoidable gaps in collision predictions and urges operators to share planned trajectories.
Starship’s first orbital flight delivers 26 V3 satellites, which must complete checkouts and orbit raising before serving customers.
SWISS begins its Starlink rollout with an A320neo flying from Zurich to Thessaloniki and targets fleet completion by 2029.
KDDI is aiming to add native voice calls and faster data to au Starlink Direct by the end of 2027, using SpaceX's next-generation mobile satellites.
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This review describes Lennox’s experience in Kenya when it was written. It isn’t a new test of today’s service. Use it to understand the practical tradeoffs, then check current pricing and availability for your address.
Use the Starlink app to follow setup, check obstructions, inspect connection status, and find support. Menus vary with the app version and hardware. Follow the current in-app prompts if they differ from an older screenshot.
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