Starlink

Qatar Airways is resuming services to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu, and Tabuk, bringing total operations to over 155 weekly flights to Saudi Arabia.

Qatar Airways has equipped 150 widebody aircraft with Starlink, introducing the technology to its Boeing 787-9 fleet as rollouts continue through 2026.

The FCC approved new rules replacing outdated satellite energy limits with modern performance-based criteria, potentially delivering seven times more usable capacity and over $2 billion in economic benefits without launching additional satellites.

Amazon debuted the Leo Aviation Antenna this week, promising up to 1Gbps download speeds and single-day installation for commercial jets. The system competes with Starlink, which already serves United, Hawaiian, and Air France.

Satellite analyst Tim Farrar says the SpaceX Globalstar deal is nearing a $10 billion close, with SpaceX likely outbidding Amazon to block a rival’s expansion into direct-to-device connectivity.

Sama X, the tech subsidiary of Al Ghanim Industries, has launched Starlink satellite internet services in Kuwait, offering speeds exceeding 300 Mbps with latency between 20 and 40 milliseconds.

SpaceX officially unveils Starlink Mobile. Learn about the current Gen 1 capabilities

Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle called for international rules on satellite connectivity at MWC 2026. Ten European operators, including Orange and Telefonica, joined the Satellite Connect Europe initiative using AST SpaceMobile satellites.