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The Best Place to Buy the Starlink Dish V4 and Router
Dish V4? Router Gen 3? Here's what's up with the latest SpaceX internet hardware, plus some advice from our Starlink expert.
SpaceX Hikes Up Price for Certain US Starlink Users, Citing Capacity
SpaceX tells US Starlink users that their monthly fees are going up from $90 to $120.
SpaceX's Starlink Pulls Through Solar Storm Without Major Impact
Several recently launched Starlink satellites also sailed through the solar storm without disruption, according to SpaceX, which had warned of potentially 'degraded service.'
Analyst: SpaceX's Starlink Is Now a 'Self-Sustaining' Business
This milestone is 'the first major test for whether Starlink will be here for the long haul,' according to projections from analyst firm Quilty Space.
Pentagon Says It Stopped Russian Starlink Use in Ukraine (For Now)
The Defense Department tells Bloomberg it 'successfully countered' Russian Starlink use, but admits 'it will continue to be a problem' as Russia looks for ways to regain access.
SpaceX Reveals Spacesuit With Heads-Up Display for Moon Base, Mars Goals
The extravehicular activity (EVA) suit will be used during SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn mission in Earth's orbit. But SpaceX ultimately wants to use the suits for Moon and Mars trips as well.
SpaceX Hints at Expanded Refurbishment Program for Starlink Dishes
A SpaceX environmental responsibility doc mentions recycling and recovering 'end-of-life' dishes.
Pentagon: Russia's Space Weapon Could Make Low-Earth Orbit Unusable
A Department of Defense official says Russia's space weapon would involve using a nuclear weapon to knock out satellites across Earth's orbit.
Starlink Satellites Make Up 60% of All Active Spacecraft in Orbit
SpaceX now has nearly 5,900 Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, but it wants 30,000, posing potential safety concerns as space around the planet gets ever-more crowded.
Firmware Update Suggests Starlink Mini Dish May Launch Soon
A new firmware version for existing Starlink hardware references a 'mini1_prod1,' which means the hardware is 'production-ready,' according to a systems engineer in Ukraine.
SpaceX Is Reportedly Finalizing a Starlink Deal in Yemen
Starlink is already being illicitly used in Yemen. But a government official says Starlink use will soon be above board.
SpaceX Offers Starlink Hardware for $1 Through New Trial Offer
The company will only charge the full $599 hardware fee 30 days after a dish is first activated.
SpaceX Quietly Expands Starlink Sales to Target
Following Best Buy and Home Depot, Target is now selling the new Starlink 'V4' dish.
SpaceX to Shut Off Starlink Access for Users Outside Availability Areas
The decision is upsetting users based in Africa, where internet speeds are often slow. But SpaceX says it needs to crack down as it waits for regulatory approval in the affected countries.
SpaceX Selling $399 Refurbished Starlink Dishes to US Users
The company finally expands sales of refurbished Starlink kits to select US states after opening them in other markets. Interestingly, these involve its newest V4 standard dishes.
SpaceX Preps for Global Tests of Cellular Starlink System
The company asks the FCC for clearance to test the cellular Starlink technology in several other markets, including Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand.
Starlink Installers Unite, But Can They Compete With SpaceX?
Satellite dish technicians band together to form the Starlink Installers Association, but have received only radio silence from SpaceX on the prospect of a partnership.
SpaceX to Light Up Starlink on Upcoming Private Space Station
Vast's Haven-1 will tap into the satellite constellation's laser link technology, the first time a commercial space station will be outfitted to connect to Starlink.
Russian, Sudanese Forces Are Secretly Buying Black-Market Starlink Dishes
Russian forces in Ukraine and a paramilitary group in Sudan are still using Starlink dishes despite both Russia and Sudan outlawing them, The Wall Street Journal finds.
What Is Starlink? SpaceX's Much-Hyped Satellite Internet Service Explained
Curious about Starlink and whether Elon Musk's satellite internet technology is right for you? We answer the most pressing questions about the system that's currently shaking up the ISP market.
