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Satellite Internet News 23 August 2025 - 4 February 2026

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slides as AT&T taps Amazon Leo for satellite broadband

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock slides as AT&T taps Amazon Leo for satellite broadband

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 10% to $103.73 after AT&T announced a new satellite broadband partnership with AWS and Amazon Leo, focused on business customers. Trading volume topped 15.9 million shares. The drop followed investor concerns over AT&T’s commitment to AST’s direct-to-phone satellite plans. AST’s next satellite launch is scheduled for late February.
4 February 2026
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The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

The Role of Starlink in Scientific Research: How SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Is Transforming Field Science, Earth Observation, and Space Missions—While Challenging Astronomy

Starlink—the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet network built by SpaceX—was designed to solve a commercial problem: fast, low-latency connectivity anywhere on Earth. But as the constellation has scaled into the thousands of satellites and millions of users, it has quietly become something else, too: a new layer of scientific infrastructure. For researchers, Starlink is increasingly the difference between collecting data and acting on data—in real time, from places that used to be disconnected by default. From volcanic and seismic monitoring in Yellowstone, to university research vessels at sea, to Antarctic field camps, Starlink’s bandwidth and latency are changing how science is done
18 December 2025
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SpaceX Starlink Today: 2026 IPO Plans, India Launch Pricing and Record Rocket Cadence – December 10, 2025

SpaceX Starlink Today: 2026 IPO Plans, India Launch Pricing and Record Rocket Cadence – December 10, 2025

SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet network are at the center of global tech and finance news today. New reports detail a blockbuster 2026 initial public offering (IPO), while the company pushes toward a record launch cadence and accelerates Starlink’s rollout in India, South Korea and Africa, even as regulators in places like Namibia debate the price of connectivity versus digital sovereignty.Wikipedia+4Reuters+4Reuters+4 Key points at a glance A trillion‑dollar IPO to power Starlink’s next phase According to Reuters, SpaceX has begun formal talks with banks about a 2026 initial public offering, aiming to raise more than $25 billion and secure a valuation of over
10 December 2025
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Starlink in Kiribati: 2025 Update on Coverage, Costs and the New Community Gateway

Starlink in Kiribati: 2025 Update on Coverage, Costs and the New Community Gateway

Kiribati, a nation of 33 low‑lying coral atolls spread over a vast swathe of the central Pacific, has long been one of the hardest places on Earth to connect to the internet. That is changing quickly. In 2025, Starlink moved from “grey‑market” satellite dishes on rooftops to an officially recognised national service, capped by the launch of a state‑backed Starlink Community Gateway in South Tarawa. DatacenterDynamics+2APNIC Blog+2 This article looks at how Starlink now operates in Kiribati, what the new Community Gateway means, how much service costs, and how satellite internet will sit alongside new submarine cables as the country upgrades
1 December 2025
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SpaceX: Comprehensive Overview of History, Technologies, Missions, and Future Plans

SpaceX’s Surprise Doubleheader: 29 New Starlinks Tonight — and a Blistering Launch Cadence That’s Reshaping Satellite Internet (and Rival Stocks)

The in‑depth picture What’s flying tonight—and why it matters SpaceX’s Starlink 6‑81 adds 29 “V2 Mini” satellites to the world’s largest active constellation. The flight is set for 6:48 p.m. EST out of SLC‑40 at Cape Canaveral, with the 45th Weather Squadron calling the odds over 95% favorable. As Spaceflight Now summarized ahead of liftoff, SpaceX has “at least eight [Starlink] missions planned [in November] before the Thanksgiving Day holiday.” Spaceflight Now B1094—the booster assigned tonight—has an unusually mixed résumé for a Falcon 9 first stage: it’s flown a NASA crew rotation (Crew‑11), a private astronaut mission (Ax‑4), a cargo/Northrop
5 November 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Skyrockets on Verizon Deal – Is Satellite-to-Phone Broadband the Next Big Thing?

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Skyrockets on Verizon Deal – Is Satellite-to-Phone Broadband the Next Big Thing?

Company Overview: A Satellite Cell-Tower Network for Global Connectivity AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is a publicly traded satellite telecommunications company founded in 2017 with the ambitious mission to eliminate cellular “dead zones” worldwide. In simple terms, AST is building a network of satellites that function like cell phone towers in space, beaming broadband coverage directly to standard mobile phones on Earth. The company touts this as the “first and only space-based cellular broadband network” accessible by everyday handsetsts2.tech. If successful, this technology could enable anyone to get a phone signal and internet access from virtually anywhere on the planet – from remote rural villages
8 October 2025
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Starship Soars, Starlink Swells & SpaceX Dominates: 10 Days of Spectacular SpaceX News (Oct 1–10, 2025)

Starship Soars, Starlink Swells & SpaceX Dominates: 10 Days of Spectacular SpaceX News (Oct 1–10, 2025)

Now, let’s dive into the details of each development from October 1–10, 2025, and what they mean for SpaceX, its competitors, and the future of spaceflight. Falcon 9 Launch Frenzy and Mission Highlights spaceflightnow.comSpaceX began October with Falcon 9 rockets flying at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the company’s capability to maintain a rapid cadence. On Oct. 3, a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB completed SpaceX’s 125th launch of 2025, lofting 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbitspaceflightnow.comspace.com. The booster (serial B1097) landed on the Pacific droneship Of Course I Still Love You minutes later, marking SpaceX’s 514th successful
5 October 2025
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Wi-Fi From Space: Kazakhstan’s Bold Pilot Brings Satellite Internet Aboard Trains

Wi-Fi From Space: Kazakhstan’s Bold Pilot Brings Satellite Internet Aboard Trains

Overview: Internet Access Reaches Kazakhstan’s Trains Not long ago, the idea of full internet access on Kazakhstani trains felt like science fiction. Today it’s becoming reality, as a new pilot program beams satellite internet to moving trains across Kazakhstan. In an interview with The Times of Central Asia, Anuar Akhmetzhanov – Chairman of the Board of JSC “Passenger Transport,” a division of national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy – explained that onboard Wi-Fi is now a key priority in modernizing passenger transport timesca.com. Starting this year, KTZ teamed up with the official distributor of OneWeb (the low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation now
19 September 2025
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Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Key Facts Government Crackdowns on Digital Access Russia doubles down on censorship: In a dramatic escalation of internet control, Russia implemented new laws on September 1 targeting both communication platforms and online content. The Kremlin is forcing a switch from WhatsApp and Telegram to a domestic messaging app called “Max,” which was launched in June by state-controlled tech firm VK thebarentsobserver.com thebarentsobserver.com. All phones sold in Russia from Sept 1 onward will come with “Max” pre-installed as the default, and officials are pressuring businesses and even universities to adopt it. At the same time, merely viewing or searching for banned information online
1 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?

Key Facts Introduction Satellite internet has entered a new era in 2025. Once a niche last-resort service with slow speeds and tiny data caps, it’s now a fast-growing sector powering everything from rural homes to airplanes in flight. The charge has been led by SpaceX’s Starlink, the low-Earth orbit constellation that proved satellite broadband can be fast and relatively low-latency. Hot on its heels are legacy players like Viasat and HughesNet upgrading their systems, new LEO networks like OneWeb targeting businesses, and tech giants like Amazon’s Project Kuiper preparing to launch full services. Even regional and government initiatives are joining
31 August 2025
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Portable Satellite Internet: Starlink Mini vs. Starlink Standard vs. Amazon’s Kuiper Terminal

Portable Satellite Internet: Starlink Mini vs. Starlink Standard vs. Amazon’s Kuiper Terminal

Starlink Standard Kit includes a 23.4″ x 15.1″ motorized dish (~6.4 lb) with IP67 weather sealing, a 49 ft cable to a Wi‑Fi 6 router, and delivers up to about 220 Mbps down with 20–50 ms latency on Roam plans, priced around $599 for the kit and $150/mo unlimited Roam or $50/mo Roam 50GB. Starlink Mini is an all‑in‑one unit about 11.75″ x 10.2″ x 1.45″, weighing ~2.5 lb, with 12–48V DC input, 110° field of view, manual pointing, built‑in Wi‑Fi 5, ~1,200 sq ft coverage, and speeds over 100 Mbps with ~20–30 ms latency, priced at $599 with Roam
23 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
London, February 7, 2026, 09:41 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group plc shares closed at 4,936 pence on Friday, up 1.09% on the day. The stock traded between 4,838p and 4,985p, with volume of about 1.1 million shares after a 2.6% drop on Thursday. (Share Prices) The moves matter now because Ashtead is preparing to shift its primary listing to New York through its Sunbelt Rentals structure, a change that can alter who owns the stock and where it trades. The company has said the SEC filing that starts the U.S. registration process is expected to become effective on Feb.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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