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2026
SpaceX and Qualcomm agree on Starlink cellular technology
SpaceX selected Qualcomm Technologies to provide cellular technology to Starlink. Under the agreement, Qualcomm will supply its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms to support Starlink's terrestrial base stations and enable high-capacity U.S. nationwide coverage.
2026
Qualcomm and SpaceX extend equipment contract for Starlink Mobile 5G infrastructure
Qualcomm secured an extended contract with SpaceX to supply radio equipment, baseband units and software for Starlink Mobile’s planned countrywide ground-based 5G infrastructure. Deployment was scheduled to begin in 2027.
2026
Qualcomm signs 5G equipment agreement with SpaceX
Qualcomm and SpaceX signed a multi-year agreement for Qualcomm to provide radio equipment, baseband units and software for the nationwide terrestrial 5G network in SpaceX's Starlink Mobile plan. Equipment deployment in the United States is planned to begin in 2027.
2026
easyJet announces Starlink onboard connectivity partnership
easyJet announced that it will bring Starlink high-speed inflight WiFi to its fleet from the first half of 2027, with installation expected to be completed by early 2028.
2026
Emirates introduces Starlink internet on 65 aircraft
Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to install the service on another 10 to 12 planes every month.
2026
easyJet and Starlink inflight connectivity partnership announced
easyJet announced a partnership with Starlink to introduce inflight internet connectivity across its aircraft fleet, with installation planned to begin in the first half of 2027 and rollout expected to conclude by early 2028.
2026
Ukraine reports continuing Starlink restrictions
Ukrainian officials said SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield service restrictions remained in place on Friday, with the speed not restored; a national security expert said the restrictions were limiting Ukraine's ability to conduct strikes on Russian logistics.
2026
SpaceX reduces Falcon 9 launch cadence
SpaceX launched a batch of 27 Starlink satellites from California as its Falcon 9 launch cadence had slowed amid a shift in focus toward Starship.
2026
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine reportedly eased
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to ease restrictions imposed on SpaceX’s Starlink system in Ukraine. U.S. and Ukrainian officials told the Journal that Starshield was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after Trump spoke to Musk; CNBC did not independently establish who changed the restrictions.
2026
Starlink service began returning to more normal operation in Ukraine
After U.S. President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to lift speed limits on Starlink satellite communications for Ukraine, the related system began returning to more normal operation on October 22, although some Ukrainian officials said service had not fully returned to its previous level.
2026
Reported Starlink and Starshield connectivity restrictions in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said SpaceX restricted use of Starshield in Ukraine without warning, disrupting connectivity for some drones or other vehicles. The report says the restrictions affected Starlink satellite internet services provided to Ukraine's armed forces; responsibility for imposing them was disputed.
2026
Military Starlink (Starshield) functionality restricted, weakening Ukrainian drone operations
Ukrainian President Zelensky said a change this week to the military version of Starlink (Starshield) weakened Ukraine's ability to control drones, calling it a political rather than technical decision; Ukrainian defence ministry sources said the system now only operates at speeds not exceeding 160 km/h, too slow for mid-range strike missions and drone interception. SpaceX CEO Musk said on social media that the Starshield system is owned and controlled by the US government, and that any speed or usage restrictions are decided by the US military and ultimately the president.
2026
Starlink disruptions in Ukraine
Starlink disruptions are being felt on the front lines of Ukraine. The headline does not specify when the disruptions occurred or their cause.
2026
United launches Starlink flight tracker
United launched a live digital tracker that lets travelers check whether an upcoming flight is scheduled to have Starlink Wi-Fi.
2026
Germany detains fourth person over Starlink fire in Poland
German authorities have detained a fourth person in connection with a fire involving Starlink in Poland, according to an RMF FM report carried by Reuters. The source does not state when the detention occurred, the cause of the fire, or the identity of the detained person.
2026
FCC approves Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application
The Federal Communications Commission approved Starlink Mobile's Gen2 constellation application, authorizing SpaceX to launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2 GHz spectrum globally.
2026
SpaceX to acquire Grain Management's nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio
SpaceX struck a deal to acquire 100% of Grain Management's nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio for about US$8 billion in cash, subject to Federal Communications Commission approval.
2026
Musk says Starlink will enter India's mobile market at affordable prices
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on X that Starlink will enter India's mobile communications market at affordable prices, stating that SpaceX must lower prices so Indian consumers can afford the service, and that competition would greatly benefit Indian consumers. The pledge came as Reliance Jio Infocomm prepares India's largest-ever IPO, while both Starlink's and Jio's satellite projects await final security launch clearance from Indian authorities.
2026
Banglalink launches Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service in Bangladesh
VEON announced that Banglalink, its operator in Bangladesh, has launched a satellite-to-mobile service powered by Starlink, making Bangladesh the first country in South Asia to introduce the service. Customers with a 4G phone and a Banglalink SIM can access essential apps and location services beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks, initially via the MyBL app, with availability on the RYZE app planned.
2026
Venezuela president authorizes SpaceX's Starlink to operate in the country
Venezuela's president authorized SpaceX's Starlink to operate in the country, according to a Reuters report published on 2026-10-10.