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2026
Elon Musk publicly accuses Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink's competition in India
On Friday (2026-10-09), Elon Musk posted on X accusing Reliance Industries chairperson Mukesh Ambani of blocking the Starlink satellite internet service from competing in India, mockingly calling Ambani the country's "prime minister" to suggest he wields outsized control over the government; Musk argued Starlink could bring internet access to areas that remain unconnected, giving children more opportunities to learn and helping small businesses reach customers worldwide. No determination on the allegation appears in the source.
2026
FCC approves Starlink launch of 15,000 next-generation satellites optimized for 2GHz spectrum
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved Starlink to launch 15,000 next-generation low-Earth-orbit satellites optimized for 2GHz spectrum, with the stated aim of increasing bandwidth and reducing latency.
2026
SpaceX announces acquisition of low-band spectrum licenses to make Starlink Mobile a major US mobile carrier
SpaceX announced it has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses, including up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, saying the deal will pave the way for its Starlink Mobile service to become a major US carrier directly competing with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The deal remains subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, after which SpaceX says it will deploy an architecture combining its satellite-to-mobile constellation with a terrestrial mobile network.
2026
Elon Musk alleges 'oligarchs' blocking Starlink's India launch; Indian government rejects claims
Elon Musk posted on X accusing unnamed "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink's launch in India to maintain what he called their "monopolistic chokehold" on the country, calling the alleged blocking a "crime against the people of India"; the Indian government rejected his claims that powerful business interests were blocking its entry, amid a dispute over regulatory delays.
2026
Elon Musk alleges Indian 'oligarchs' are blocking Starlink's launch in India
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said in posts on X on Oct 7, 2026 that unnamed Indian 'oligarchs' were blocking Starlink's satellite internet service from launching in India to maintain their 'monopolistic chokehold' on consumers, calling the blocking 'a crime against the people of India.' Starlink, which received an Indian government license last year and was the subject of rollout deals announced with Jio and Bharti Airtel, has yet to launch its service in India, and the company has denied regulators' security concerns. On Oct 8, the Indian government described suggestions that its regulatory framework was unfair or discriminatory as 'baseless and misconceived,' saying licenses had been granted to three global satellite communication services providers and that every licensee was required to demonstrate compliance with security conditions.
2026
Polish minister says Starlink station fire was sabotage
A Polish minister said that a fire at a Starlink station was sabotage, according to Reuters. The source text does not specify the date or location of the fire.
2026
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink internet satellites aboard a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday morning, marking the 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2026 and the record-breaking 37th mission for this rocket's first stage.
2026
Lufthansa launches Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi
Lufthansa began commercial operations of its Starlink-powered high-speed Wi-Fi, with CEO Jens Ritter activating the service aboard the first equipped Airbus A320neo (registration D-AINM) on August 19, 2026. The airline plans to roll out the technology across around 850 aircraft throughout the Lufthansa Group by 2029. The service is free for Lufthansa Group loyalty programme members and Travel ID users.
2026
Airtel Africa and Starlink launch satellite-to-mobile service in DRC
Airtel Africa and Starlink launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first African country where the service has entered commercial deployment. The service provides connectivity via compatible LTE Android smartphones in areas outside conventional mobile network coverage, supporting SMS and messaging apps such as WhatsApp, with a 30-day introductory trial for eligible Airtel DRC customers.
2026
Airtel Africa commercially launches Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in DRC
Airtel Africa commercially launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first telecommunications operator in Africa to deploy the technology commercially. The service, launched Friday in Kinshasa, lets Airtel customers with compatible smartphones connect to Starlink satellites in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage, initially supporting light-data applications such as WhatsApp messaging and SMS. Airtel is offering eligible customers a 30-day free trial through its MyAirtel application.
2026
Tesla integrates Starlink antenna into Cybercab roof
Tesla's official Robotaxi account posted photos of a Cybercab with a factory-built Starlink satellite antenna molded into the roof, confirming at least one production robotaxi carries the integrated hardware. Tesla says the integrated dish is the new Starlink V5 terminal, providing an additional data link for navigation, remote operators, and fleet telemetry.
2026
SpaceX deploys 24 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink broadband satellites from California and deployed them into low Earth orbit about 61 minutes after liftoff.
2026
SpaceX's Starlink provides free broadband service in Venezuela
SpaceX announced on Jan. 4, 2026 that Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3.
2026
SpaceX launches first Starlink satellites of 2026
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on a new Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 4, 2026, the first Starlink launch of the year.
2022
SpaceX announces price increases for Starlink and rocket launches
SpaceX announced that Starlink's monthly base service price would increase from $99 to $110 starting May 21, and that Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch prices would also rise. The source also reports a hardware price increase for users on the service waitlist who had paid a deposit.
2022
Starlink Premium service launch
SpaceX launched the higher-priced Starlink Premium service. Its hardware costs $2,500 and service costs $500 per month; deliveries were expected to begin in the second quarter of 2022.
2022
SpaceX announces Starlink Premium service
SpaceX announced that its Starlink Premium service would launch in the second quarter of 2022. The planned service offers download speeds of 150–500 Mbps; the article also reports a $500 monthly price, a $2,500 receiver, and a $500 deposit.
2022
Starlink Premium tier unveiled
SpaceX unveiled Starlink Premium, a new tier of its satellite internet service with stated download speeds of 150 to 500 Mbps.
2021
Reports of Starlink antenna overheating
Starlink users reported that satellite antennas overheated and shut down in high temperatures, interrupting internet service. The article says SpaceX had not announced a potential fix.
2021
Starlink introduces a smaller rectangular user dish
Starlink unveiled a smaller, rectangular user dish that customers can buy as an alternative to its circular dish. The rectangular option is 12 inches wide and 19 inches long, and its price appeared unchanged.