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A look at the battle brewing between satellite operators over the use of orbit spectrum, as SpaceX's Starlink, Project Kuiper, and…

Peggy Hollinger / Financial Times: A look at the battle brewing between satellite operators over the use of orbit spectrum, as SpaceX's Starlink, Project Kuiper, and others push for looser rules — A contest between legacy and new operators is brewing over the use of spectrum — There is a battle brewing in space. Peggy Hollinger / Financial Times: A look at the battle brewing between satellite operators over the use of orbit spectrum, as SpaceX's Starlink, Project Kuiper, and…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches ‘direct to cell phones’ Starlink satellites; know what this means for users

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX has kicked off 2024 by undertaking yet another endeavour. Aboard the Falcon 9 spacecraft, the first batch of Starlink internet satellites took to the skies on Tuesday, January 2, at 10:44 p.m. EST. These Starlink satellites promise direct-to-cell capabilities, meaning that you could potentially get satellite broadband directly on your smartphone. In theory, this could eliminate the problems caused by geographical features in providing internet facilities.'Direct to cell phones'…

Vodafone Idea-Musk Starlink deal: Vodafone Idea denies market talks of tie-up with Elon Musk’s Starlink

NEW DELHI: Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Tuesday denied that it is in talks with Elon Musk's Starlink for a tie-up."We would like to submit that the Company is not in any such discussion with the named party," Vodafone Idea said in an exchange filing.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine LearningVisitMITMIT Technology…

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Image: Artiom Photo (Shutterstock)Your snack habit may be even more calorie-dense than you think, recent research suggests. A study estimated that snacking contributes to around 20% of an average American’s daily caloric intake, and these snacks often add little nutritional value. The scientists found, though, that people with type 2 diabetes seem to eat fewer snack-related calories. - Ed Cara Read More Image: Artiom Photo (Shutterstock)Your snack habit may be even more calorie-dense than you think, recent research

Jupiter 3 Satellite Pushes SpaceX Rival Closer to Starlink Internet Speeds

Following the launch of its next-generation satellite, Hughes Network Systems is now starting to offer faster internet speeds to compete with its main industry rival SpaceX.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewThe Maryland-based company has launched new high-speed satellite internet plans for its customers in the Americas, with download speeds up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps), Hughes announced this week. This brings it a little bit closer to SpaceX’s Starlink internet speeds,…

SpaceX Falls Short of Elon Musk’s 2023 Goal for 100 Falcon 9 Launches

With just 11 days left in the year, it’s clear that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will not reach his stated goal of achieving 100 Falcon 9 launches in 2023. Nonetheless, the company’s achievements during the calendar year are damn impressive, with 2024 poised to be even more remarkable.Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet's TweetsOn Monday, December 18, a Falcon 9 launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with 23 Starlink V2-mini satellites on board. The mission represented SpaceX’s 88th Falcon 9 launch for 2023, and it also…

India passes telecom law paving the way for Musk’s Starlink amid privacy concerns

India’s parliament has passed a telecommunications bill that replaces its century-old rules as the country, with over 1.17 billion telephone connections and 881 million internet subscribers, aims to modernize connectivity and embrace new services including satellite broadband, just months before general elections. On Thursday, the upper house of the Indian parliament approved the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, through voice votes, just a day after the bill was cleared in the lower house, with many opposition leaders…