Leo & Starlink global expansion continues

Timeline

1. about 14 hours ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Amazon Leo seeks FCC approval for 5,105-satellite direct‑to‑device network

   Amazon seeks FCC approval for a 5,105‑satellite direct‑to‑device network, planning a 2028 launch that would let standard smartphones connect via satellite, following its $11.6 bn Globalstar purchase.

2. 3 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 39 sources

   Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105‑satellite direct‑to‑device network

   Amazon seeks FCC permission to launch up to 5,105 LEO satellites for a direct‑to‑device service using Globalstar spectrum, with deployment planned for 2028 and partnerships with mobile operators and Apple.

3. 12 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Amazon secures satellite internet partnership in South Africa

   Amazon partnered with South African ISP Herotel to launch the Evry satellite internet service, securing regulatory approval and outpacing Starlink, with rollout slated for 2027.

4. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Frontier Airlines and Cebu Pacific to Deploy Starlink In‑flight Wi‑Fi

   Frontier Airlines and Cebu Pacific will add SpaceX Starlink Wi‑Fi to their fleets in 2027, boosting passenger streaming and crew communications on low‑cost routes.

5. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   Amazon Leo to launch satellite internet in South Africa in 2027

   Amazon Leo will launch the evry satellite broadband service in South Africa in 2027, partnering with Herotel to reach rural areas, while Starlink remains blocked by local ownership rules.

6. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources

   Indigo Partners' low‑cost airlines to install Starlink Wi‑Fi by 2027

   Indigo Partners' low‑cost airlines—including Cebu Pacific, Frontier and JetSMART—will equip over 1,000 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting in 2027, delivering high‑speed broadband throughout✈️

7. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Starlink provides up to 20 Gbps internet in Alaska’s Utqiagvik

   Starlink now offers up to 20 Gbps symmetric internet in Utqiagvik, Alaska, while service is still barred in Taiwan over foreign‑ownership rules; the network spans 150+ countries with over 10 M users.

8. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Starlink brings satellite internet to Paraguayan schools and Copa Airlines planes

   Starlink is installing satellite internet in over 4,000 Paraguayan schools and will equip Copa Airlines’ entire fleet with in‑flight Wi‑Fi by early 2027.

9. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Starlink gains regulatory green lights in Brazil and Paraguay

   Anatel in Brazil cleared a path for direct‑to‑device Starlink service, while Paraguay’s Conatel approved new bands and higher power, boosting capacity and speed for the satellite‑Internet provider.

10. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Atlas V’s final launch for Amazon Leo ends era for ULA’s workhorse

    ULA’s Atlas V completed its final Amazon Leo launch, deploying 29 satellites and ending the rocket’s service, as Amazon shifts to Vulcan, Ariane 6 and Falcon 9 for its expanding megaconstellation.

11. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Copa Airlines expands service with Star Alliance membership and Starlink Wi‑Fi rollout

    Copa Airlines, a Panama‑based carrier, joined Star Alliance in 2012 and will equip its entire fleet with Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi by early 2027, offering free access only to business class and elite members.

12. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Starlink gains Brazil mobile satellite approval, Copa Airlines inflight Wi‑Fi, and seeks 100k‑satellite Gen 3 network

    Starlink secured Brazil's Anatel approval for direct‑to‑phone service, equipped Copa Airlines with inflight Wi‑Fi, and filed with the FCC for a 100‑k‑satellite Gen 3 network targeting gigabit broadband and AI‑a

13. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Amazon Leo satellite internet set for 2026 commercial launch to challenge Starlink

    Amazon’s Leo satellite broadband, now at 396 orbiting satellites, targets a commercial launch in late 2026, investing over $10 billion to rival Starlink’s 10,000‑satellite network.

14. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Amazon Leo readies commercial launch as constellation hits 396 satellites

    Amazon Leo’s satellite constellation now totals roughly 396 units, clearing the way for a mid‑2026 commercial launch and direct competition with Starlink.

15. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Copa Airlines and Emirates boost in‑flight connectivity with Starlink Wi‑Fi deployments

    Copa Airlines will add Starlink Wi‑Fi to its Boeing 737s, while Emirates already has the service on 36 aircraft and plans fleet‑wide rollout by 2027.

16. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 25 sources

    Amazon Leo satellite network hits 396 satellites, ready for initial internet service

    Amazon’s Leo satellite broadband reached 396 satellites after a July 2 Atlas V launch, clearing the threshold for initial service later this year in the UK and other priority markets, marking a new competitor‑t

17. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    SpaceX eyes US mobile market as FCC auctions upper C‑band spectrum

    SpaceX plans a U.S. Starlink mobile service while the FCC prepares an upper C‑band spectrum auction that could let SpaceX expand its terrestrial holdings and pressure incumbent carriers.

18. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    SpaceX and Charter negotiate US mobile phone partnership

    SpaceX and Charter discussed a US mobile partnership that could route SpaceX’s phone traffic through Charter’s ground network, supporting the expansion of Starlink Mobile after SpaceX’s recent IPO.

19. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    SpaceX plans to launch its own mobile phone network in the United States

    SpaceX is weighing a U.S. mobile‑phone launch, either building its own network or becoming an MVNO, after buying $19.6 bn of spectrum to extend Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cell service and challenge Verizon, AT&T and

20. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Airlines Boost In‑Flight Wi‑Fi Offerings Across Europe and the U.S

    German carriers offer limited 4 Mbps Wi‑Fi, while Alaska and Hawaiian equip 150 planes with fast Starlink service, expanding high‑speed in‑flight internet in Europe and the U.S.

21. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Iberia launches first Starlink‑powered Wi‑Fi service on commercial flight

    Iberia’s first Starlink‑enabled flight offered free, up‑to‑500 Mbps Wi‑Fi from Madrid to São Paulo, marking a rollout under its €6 billion Flight 2030 plan.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    SpaceX builds regulatory moat around Starlink as it weighs U.S. carrier acquisition

    SpaceX is filing FCC requests to lock in spectrum and shape rules for Starlink, while analysts suggest it may buy a U.S. carrier like T‑Mobile to secure terrestrial infrastructure.

23. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources

    United Airlines launches first transatlantic Starlink‑enabled widebody flight

    United rolls out Starlink Wi‑Fi on its first trans‑Atlantic widebody and plans fleet‑wide coverage; Southwest adds its first Starlink‑equipped 737; Iberia launches free high‑speed Starlink on a Madrid‑São Paulo

24. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Starlink expands to trains, airlines and remote regions as prices rise

    Starlink is being trialled on Portuguese trains, deployed on United’s trans‑Atlantic flights, tested in Finland’s harsh climate, and facing European price hikes that fuel monopoly concerns, while also aiding U‑

25. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    SpaceX condemns EU satellite spectrum allocation for mobile services

    SpaceX says the EU’s 2 GHz spectrum plan leaves only a third for non‑EU firms, jeopardising Starlink direct‑to‑device service, emergency coverage and market access.

26. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    SpaceX challenges EU spectrum plan and ends free Starlink antenna

    SpaceX protests EU’s limited 2 GHz spectrum allocation, warning it will curb Starlink D2D service and affect Ukraine aid, and will start charging a $10 monthly antenna fee to new residential users in several ge

27. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Poland's SAFE program seeks satellite export boost as EU‑US spectrum clash escalates

    Poland’s SAFE programme aims to export satellite tech as the EU plans to reserve 2 GHz spectrum for European operators, prompting SpaceX warnings over potential impacts on Starlink and Ukraine communications.

28. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Starlink secures new inflight Wi‑Fi deal with Israel's El Al as satellite network expands

    El Al will offer free Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi from 2027 as the satellite network expands to over 10,400 satellites and 12 million users worldwide.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Starlink signs deals with 41 airlines and targets Wizz Air fleet for 2027 rollout

    Starlink has secured contracts with 41 airlines to outfit over 7,000 planes and will equip Wizz Air’s fleet with satellite internet from 2027, expanding low‑latency broadband across commercial flights.

30. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Amazon gets FCC extension for Leo satellite internet constellation

    The FCC extended Amazon’s deadline for its Leo satellite internet rollout, removing the need to launch 1,600 satellites by July 2026 while retaining the 2029 full‑constellation deadline amid launch‑vehicle bott

31. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Wizz Air to install Starlink internet on its fleet from 2027

    Wizz Air will begin installing Starlink satellite internet on its fleet from 2027, offering high‑speed in‑flight connectivity to low‑cost passengers across Europe.

32. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Amazon receives FCC deadline extension for Leo satellite broadband constellation

    The FCC waived Amazon’s July 2026 deadline to have half its Leo satellite broadband constellation in orbit, keeping the full‑deployment target of July 2029 and aiming to preserve competition with SpaceX’s Star‑

33. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Wizz Air to equip entire fleet with Starlink satellite internet by 2027

    Wizz Air will install Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi on its entire fleet starting in 2027, aiming to boost ultra‑low‑cost travel connectivity while rivals Ryanair and EasyJet hold back.

34. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources

    Wizz Air to equip entire fleet with Starlink satellite internet from 2027

    Wizz Air will install Starlink satellite internet on its entire fleet from 2027, becoming Europe’s first ultra‑low‑cost carrier to offer in‑flight Wi‑Fi; terms and pricing remain undisclosed.

35. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Wizz Air to roll out Starlink satellite internet on all flights from 2027

    Wizz Air will install SpaceX Starlink internet on its fleet from 2027, making high‑speed Wi‑Fi standard on low‑cost European flights.

36. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Eutelsat partners with Tototheo Global to deliver OneWeb LEO connectivity for maritime and government users

    Eutelsat and Tototheo Global have partnered to deliver OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity for maritime, enterprise and government customers in Greece and Cyprus.

37. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Wizz Air to Equip Entire Fleet with Starlink Satellite Internet

    Wizz Air will equip its 267‑aircraft fleet with Starlink satellite internet from 2027, offering high‑speed connectivity at altitudes over 9,000 m and removing the trade‑off between low fares and on‑board Wi‑Fi.

38. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Finnair negotiates inflight Wi‑Fi with Starlink and Amazon Leo

    Finnair is negotiating with SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Leo to add inflight Wi‑Fi, aiming for a decision by end‑2026 as European airlines expand satellite connectivity.

39. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Europe develops independent satellite network amid US spectrum dispute

    Europe, led by Germany, is building its own satellite network (IRIS², OneWeb) to cut dependence on SpaceX’s Starlink, while the US FCC reviews Ligado’s L‑band use for AST SpaceMobile’s LEO constellation amid sp

40. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Brazil's Anatel reviews Starlink spectrum transfer and opens IoT market consultation

    Anatel is evaluating SpaceX's Starlink spectrum acquisition from EchoStar and has opened a public consultation on IoT and M2M regulation, inviting stakeholder input until 30 July.

41. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    American Airlines to install Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi on 500+ aircraft

    American Airlines will add Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi to over 500 Airbus narrow‑body jets from 2027, joining a wave of carriers equipping fleets with the high‑speed service.

42. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    American Airlines to Deploy Starlink Wi‑Fi and Overhaul Legacy Technology Platform

    American Airlines will equip 500+ planes with Starlink Wi‑Fi from early 2027 and is replacing its legacy IT systems with a modern cloud platform to boost service and efficiency.

43. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Airlines Worldwide Expand Starlink In‑Flight Wi‑Fi

    Multiple airlines, including American Airlines, will install Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi on hundreds of aircraft through 2027‑2029, offering multigigabit speeds for passengers.

44. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    EU reserves two-thirds of mobile satellite spectrum for European operators

    EU plans to allocate the 2 GHz mobile satellite spectrum after 2027, reserving two‑thirds for European firms and one‑third for security, limiting US provider dominance.

45. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    EU clears Starlink and Amazon to bid for mobile satellite spectrum, prioritizes European operators

    The EU approved rules letting Starlink and Amazon Leo bid for one‑third of the 2 GHz mobile satellite spectrum, reserving two‑thirds for European operators and extending US licences for Viasat and EchoStar.

46. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Get SAT, Eutelsat Network Solutions unveil multi‑orbit defense satellite link

    Get SAT and Eutelsat Network Solutions partner to offer a multi‑orbit satellite system combining OneWeb LEO and GEO links for defence and government use.

47. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Eutelsat shares rebound amid volatility as CEO outlines strategy against Starlink

    Eutelsat stock jumps 8.5% after JPMorgan note, while CEO says firm will target markets beyond traditional telecom, challenging Starlink.

48. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Satellite operators Eutelsat and SES post strong LEO connectivity growth in 2026

    Eutelsat and SES report booming LEO connectivity and inflight internet contracts, offsetting video/media declines.

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