2025-03-10
4 European satellite firms are vying to replace Starlink in Ukraine
EU governments are in talks with four European satellite firms about providing a back-up service for Starlink in Ukraine, as the region pushes to boost tech sovereignty amid mounting transatlantic tensions. Starlink has provided a vital communications system to Ukraine’s military since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. It allows the armed forces to coordinate drone strikes, identify targets, and stream battlefield data to troops on the ground in real-time. However, European leaders are increasingly concerned about relying on Starlink — [...]
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2025-01-03
CES 2025: The new tech we're expecting to see from Samsung, NVIDIA, LG and more in Las Vegas
Time to get into the habit of writing "2025" instead of 2024, and the year may have just begun, but the Engadget team is already working hard for CES 2025. This weekend, many from the Engadg [...]
2025-02-10
T-Mobile is offering its Starlink satellite texting feature for free until July
T-Mobile's Starlink satellite texting feature is now available in beta for anyone with a compatible iPhone or Android device to try out, the company announced in a Super Bowl ad. The new feature [...]
2025-03-19
Verizon now supports texting via satellite on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25
Verizon has announced that it will now support sending text messages via satellite on phones from the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 lineup. Both Google and Samsung's current phones support satellite co [...]
2025-01-30
Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone
Vodafone has demonstrated the capabilities of a new satellite network by making what it calls the "world's first" satellite video call, albeit with some caveats. The company used partne [...]
2025-03-02
FAA reportedly ordered staff to find millions of dollars to fund Starlink deal
According to Rolling Stone, employees with the Federal Aviation Administration were told on Friday to “begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal,” after The Washington Post re [...]
2025-01-29
Apple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone
The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage. iOS 18.3 adds [...]
2025-03-25
The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year
If you live in a rural area of the UK, you may soon be able to use your phone for satellite calls, messages and other standard data use. On Tuesday, the nation's telecom regulator, Ofcom, propose [...]
2025-04-03
Amazon will start launching its Project Kuiper Starlink rival next week
Following recent tests, Amazon is finally ready to launch its Project Kuiper space internet project in a bid to rival Elon Musk's Starlink, the company announced. The first batch of 27 satellites [...]