Briefs
Starlink Added to New Air Force One
President Trump praises jet’s communications equipment: 'It’s the highest level'
FCC
Broadcasters Want Non-GSO Satellite Operators (Meaning SpaceX) to Shoulder More FCC Fees
The National Association of Broadcasters says proposed earth station fees would burden fixed satellite facilities
Briefs
State Department, Starlink to Cooperate on Disaster Response
Agreement will enhance U.S. and international humanitarian efforts.
Rural
GCI Partners With Starlink to Bring Connectivity to Alaska
The partnership will bring reliable service to multiple communities in Alaska.
Expert Opinion
Steven Weber: When Competitors Create Better Competition
Rivals AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are teaming up on a shared satellite network, a model of infrastructure collaboration that could boost connectivity and U.S. competitiveness.
Expert Opinion
Dave Wechsler: The Case Against Defunding Terrestrial Broadband
Satellite has brought availability to remote regions. But availability is not infrastructure.
Fiber
Ookla: Wi-Fi Hardware, Not Fiber, Limits Broadband Quality
Broader fiber deployment is now exposing bottlenecks that were previously hidden.
Satellite
American Airlines Going With Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi
United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines also have deals with Starlink. Delta opted for Amazon Leo.
Satellite
Ookla: Starlink Now Faster in European Markets
Where governments are still waiting to deliver fiber, satellite broadband is stepping in.
Earnings
SpaceX, Ready to Go Public in Massive IPO, Reveals That Starlink Is Paying the Bills
Satellite
T-Mobile Says Satellite Connectivity Will Complement, Not Replace Wireless Networks
Satellite service is becoming an essential add-on for premium wireless customers, officials say.
Expert Opinion
Jim Brisimitzis and Stephen Leotis: How CBRS is Powering Rural America's Agricultural Future
CBRS shared spectrum is solving rural farms' connectivity crisis, but proposed higher-power rules could dismantle the balance making it work.
HughesNet
HughesNet in Deep Financial Trouble as Subscribers Switch to Starlink
The satellite company is rapidly losing subscribers and money.
Satellite
Study: With 2.7 Million Subscribers, Starlink is a Top 10 U.S. ISP
The low-Earth orbit satellite provider doubled its global subscriber base in 2025.
BEAD
Some of Ohio’s Satellite BEAD Locations Face Tree Canopy Cover, Analyst Says
NTIA said money could be clawed back if service doesn’t meet standards.
Satellite
New Study Funded by Amazon Sees Big Payoff from Satellite Internet
The satellites have the potential for a big payoff and quality internet for users.
