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Latest Networking Stories

Dish V4? Router Gen 3? Here's what's up with the latest SpaceX internet hardware, plus some advice from our Starlink expert.

By Brian Westover

There are plenty of uses for a stable internet connection, whether you’re working from home, gaming with friends, or managing your smart home setup.

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee

Amazon files for an FCC license to operate Project Kuiper dishes on moving vehicles, ships, and planes, much like SpaceX's Starlink can do now.

By Michael Kan

SpaceX tells US Starlink users that their monthly fees are going up from $90 to $120.

By Michael Kan

Several recently launched Starlink satellites also sailed through the solar storm without disruption, according to SpaceX, which had warned of potentially 'degraded service.'

By Michael Kan

Your router is the at the heart of your home network, so it's important to get the right one. Here's how we test every wireless router we review.

By John R. Delaney

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.

By Michael Kan

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.

By Kate Irwin

Now Internet, starting at $30/month, leads a family of prepaid services that includes video and wireless. But if you already subscribe to Xfinity, you’ll need to remove it from your account.

By Rob Pegoraro

Hubble Network's low-Earth orbiting satellites received signals from Bluetooth devices about 400 miles below on Earth.

By Michael Kan

A SpaceX environmental responsibility doc mentions recycling and recovering 'end-of-life' dishes.

By Michael Kan

The funding shortfall will force some companies to 'shut down their networks or withdraw from the program,' while others will have to keep using tech the US has deemed a security risk.

By Michael Kan

One bill would raise money via spectrum auctions. Another would require internet providers and large online platforms to pay up. Neither are likely to see action before ACP funds run out.

By Rob Pegoraro

A Department of Defense official says Russia's space weapon would involve using a nuclear weapon to knock out satellites across Earth's orbit.

By Michael Kan

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.

By Kate Irwin

Some of the networking equipment sold by 40-year-old Onur Aksoy 'ended up in US hospitals, schools, and highly sensitive military and other governmental systems,' the DOJ says.

By Michael Kan

These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. Here's what you need to build the best home Wi-Fi network, along with reviews of our top-rated routers for a range of needs and budgets.

By John R. Delaney

AT&T Turbo offers 'enhanced data connectivity' for an extra $7 per month per line. But why not just offer it to all customers at no extra charge?

By Michael Kan

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.

By Michael Kan

Starlink is already being illicitly used in Yemen. But a government official says Starlink use will soon be above board.

By Kate Irwin