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Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

Space Race Frenzy: Satellite Triumphs, Cosmic Surprises & Billion-Dollar Bets Galvanize Space Industry

NASA and ESA unveiled the Sentinel-6B ocean-monitoring satellite, set for November launch. Russia’s Progress 93 cargo ship launched Sept. 11 with 3 tons of supplies for the ISS, as Roscosmos faces Moon program delays. SpaceX bought $17 billion in spectrum from EchoStar to expand Starlink’s direct-to-cell service. Blue Origin’s New Shepard remains grounded after an August flight was scrubbed for avionics issues.
12 September 2025
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Global Internet on Edge: Cable Cuts, Satellite Gambits & Digital Freedom Fights (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Global Internet on Edge: Cable Cuts, Satellite Gambits & Digital Freedom Fights (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Two major undersea internet cables were cut in the Red Sea, disrupting connectivity across India, Pakistan, Gulf states, and East Africa; Microsoft warned Azure users in the Middle East of higher latency as repairs could take weeks. In Nepal, a government social media ban sparked violent protests, leaving at least 19 dead and over 100 injured; the ban was lifted within a day after the unrest.
11 September 2025
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Undersea Cable Chaos, iPhone 17 “Air” Reveal & $500B Cloud Bombshell – The Biggest Tech News (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Undersea Cable Chaos, iPhone 17 “Air” Reveal & $500B Cloud Bombshell – The Biggest Tech News (Sept 9–10, 2025)

Apple launched its iPhone 17 lineup, debuting the 5.6 mm-thin iPhone 17 Air at $999 and updating AirPods Pro and Apple Watch models, with prices mostly unchanged. Multiple undersea internet cables were cut in the Red Sea, disrupting service from Asia to East Africa; Microsoft warned Azure users of increased latency. U.S. prosecutors indicted a Ukrainian hacker linked to global ransomware attacks, offering an $11 million reward for his capture.
10 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: Apple’s “iPhone Air” Tease, SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal & More (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: Apple’s “iPhone Air” Tease, SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal & More (Sept 8–9, 2025)

SpaceX will buy wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for $17 billion to expand its Starlink satellite-to-cell service. Intel announced a major executive shake-up as longtime products chief Michelle Johnston Holthaus exits. Discord and Google Meet suffered major outages on Sept. 8, with service restored the same day. Dell CFO Yvonne McGill resigned after nearly 30 years; Dell reaffirmed its forecasts.
9 September 2025
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Wi‑Fi Titans Clash: Starlink Gen3 vs TP‑Link Deco BE95 vs Netgear Orbi 970 – 2025 Mesh Router Showdown

Global Satellite Internet Showdown 2025: Starlink vs. Viasat vs. OneWeb – Who’s Winning the Race for Space Broadband?

SpaceX’s Starlink now serves over 6 million users in more than 140 countries, offering broadband speeds up to 200 Mbps with 25–50 ms latency via over 7,500 LEO satellites. Rivals Viasat and HughesNet have upgraded GEO satellite plans but still face high latency near 600 ms. OneWeb, merged with Eutelsat, nears global LEO coverage for enterprise clients. Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans beta service by late 2025.
31 August 2025
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Internet Access Revolution: Starlink’s Global Surge, Broadband Booms & Outages – Aug 30–31, 2025

Internet Access Revolution: Starlink’s Global Surge, Broadband Booms & Outages – Aug 30–31, 2025

SpaceX’s Starlink surpassed 7 million users in over 150 countries as of August 2025, following its ninth Starlink launch of the month. West Virginia finalized a $1.2 billion broadband plan but reclassified 40,000 homes as “served,” excluding them from new fiber projects. AT&T is buying $23 billion in spectrum to expand 5G and fixed wireless. Kuwait completed a nationwide 5G-Advanced network with Huawei.
31 August 2025
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Tech Turbulence: Billion-Dollar Deals, Cyber Strikes & Space Feats – Global Tech Roundup (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Tech Turbulence: Billion-Dollar Deals, Cyber Strikes & Space Feats – Global Tech Roundup (Aug 29–30, 2025)

The U.S. revoked special export authorizations for Samsung and SK Hynix, requiring new licenses for chipmaking equipment in China and blocking tech upgrades at their Chinese plants. AT&T agreed to buy $23 billion in wireless spectrum from EchoStar, expanding its 5G network. A Chinese hacking group breached at least eight U.S. telecoms. TransUnion disclosed a data breach affecting 4.4 million people.
30 August 2025
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Chips, Space & Cyber Scares: Inside August 28–29, 2025’s Biggest Tech Bombshells

Chips, Space & Cyber Scares: Inside August 28–29, 2025’s Biggest Tech Bombshells

Intel received $5.7 billion from the U.S. government for a 10% stake, aiming to keep its chip foundry business under American control. AT&T agreed to buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $23 billion. Samsung set a September 4 launch event for new Galaxy devices. South Korea fined SK Telecom $97 million after a cyberattack exposed data of 26.8 million users.
29 August 2025
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Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Apple set a September 9 event to launch new iPhones, Apple Watches, iPad Pros, and a faster Vision Pro headset. SpaceX’s Starship completed its first successful test flight, deploying dummy satellites and surviving reentry. AT&T agreed to buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $23 billion, boosting its 5G capacity. Intel unveiled a 288-core Xeon chip, claiming it can replace about 1,400 older servers.
27 August 2025
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Grenadines Internet Access 2025: Fiber, 4G, and Starlink Connecting Paradise

Grenadines Internet Access 2025: Fiber, 4G, and Starlink Connecting Paradise

A subsea fiber-optic cable linked St. Vincent to the Grenadines in 2019, enabling broadband speeds up to 500 Mbps on the islands. Flow and Digicel upgraded networks, while Starlink launched in 2025, offering satellite internet at 50–200 Mbps. By mid-2024, 4G LTE covered over 95% of the population. The government deployed Starlink terminals for emergency use and subsidized internet access in underserved areas.
10 August 2025
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Space Race Shake-Up: NASA Kills Moon Probe, Record Launches & Billion-Dollar Deals (Aug 4–5, 2025 Roundup)

Space Race Shake-Up: NASA Kills Moon Probe, Record Launches & Billion-Dollar Deals (Aug 4–5, 2025 Roundup)

NASA ended the $94 million Lunar Trailblazer mission July 31 after losing contact with the orbiter a day after its Feb. 26 launch. ISS Crew-11 Dragon docked, raising the station’s crew to 11. SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites Aug. 4, marking its 96th Falcon 9 flight of 2025. NASA and Roscosmos chiefs met at Kennedy Space Center, extending the ISS seat-swap deal through 2027.
5 August 2025
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Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

No major provider offers truly free satellite internet; all require paid subscriptions and specialized equipment due to high infrastructure costs. LinkSure announced a free global Wi-Fi constellation for 2026, but it is not operational. Starlink has provided free service only in emergencies. Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to launch affordable service in late 2025.
23 July 2025
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Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

About 7.03 million Hondurans, or 65.9% of the population, were internet users in early 2024, up from 61% in 2023. Urban-rural gaps persist, with only 20% of rural residents online in 2019. Honduras had 8.41 million active mobile cellular connections in 2024, many with multiple SIMs. No commercial 5G service exists yet; spectrum has been cleared for possible rollout by 2026.
19 July 2025
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Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

The Holy See launched its first website on December 25, 1995, and now manages its own ISP, .va domain, and fiber-optic network linking Vatican sites and properties. Vatican City relies on Italian mobile operators for 4G and 5G, with minimal public Wi-Fi. Satellite and fiber provide backup and broadcasting. Cybersecurity measures include a Vatican CERT set for 2025 and AI-driven defenses.
18 July 2025
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Satellite Internet Revolution: How SpaceX Starlink and Rivals Are Connecting the World from Space (2025–2030 Outlook)

Satellite Internet Revolution: How SpaceX Starlink and Rivals Are Connecting the World from Space (2025–2030 Outlook)

SpaceX Starlink operated over 7,600 satellites by mid-2025, serving more than 5 million subscribers in 125 countries. Amazon’s Project Kuiper had 78 satellites on orbit and faces a July 2026 FCC deadline. The global satellite internet market was valued at $10–15 billion in 2024, with forecasts up to $33.4 billion by 2030. Regulatory challenges include spectrum decisions and a 5-year LEO deorbit rule.
16 July 2025
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Starlink Satellite Internet FAQ

Space-Age WiFi: How Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat Are Beaming Broadband from Space

Starlink operates about 7,600 LEO satellites as of mid-2025, serving over 4 million users in 130 countries with 50–250 Mbps speeds and 20–50 ms latency. HughesNet and Viasat use GEO satellites, offering up to 100–150 Mbps but with 600 ms latency and data caps. OneWeb, now merged with Eutelsat, has 618 LEO satellites focused on enterprise. Amazon Kuiper plans beta service by 2025–2026 with 3,236 satellites.
5 July 2025
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2025 Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs HughesNet vs OneWeb & More

2025 Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs HughesNet vs OneWeb & More

Starlink’s LEO network delivers 100–250 Mbps for homes, 350–400 Mbps for business, with median latency near 45 ms and no hard data caps, but deprioritizes after 1 TB. HughesNet Jupiter-3 offers 50–100 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up, ~600–700 ms latency, and 24-month contracts. Viasat Unleashed reaches up to 150 Mbps, ~600 ms latency, and no hard caps. OneWeb enterprise plans provide 150 Mbps, 70–80 ms latency, and polar coverage.
16 June 2025
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Broadband Blackouts & Starlink Smugglers: Inside Venezuela’s Fight for Internet Access

Broadband Blackouts & Starlink Smugglers: Inside Venezuela’s Fight for Internet Access

Venezuela’s median fixed broadband speed reached 54 Mbps by mid-2024, ranking about 119th globally, up from 6.15 Mbps in 2020. State provider CANTV held 56% market share in 2022, but private fiber ISPs now offer 100–300 Mbps in major cities. Only 180,000 homes had official fiber by late 2023, far short of government targets. Power outages remain widespread, disrupting service in nearly all states.
14 June 2025
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