Alaska Airlines to offer Starlink Wi-Fi
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The service Down Detector reported a large spike in user error reports at this time, which peaked just before 2 p.m. The majority of these users reported either a "total blackout" of Starlink services or problems with their satellite internet. (Disclosure: Down Detector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same company that owns Mashable.)
Alaska Airlines said Starlink internet would be free for all loyalty members, as it doubles down on a key customer segment.
Musk's network, which connects to more than 8,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit, has more than 6 million users worldwide.
The company asks the FCC for permission to add E-Band capacity to its first-generation Starlink constellation. The second-gen network received clearance over a year ago.
A Starlink device is a useful tool straight out of the box, but there are additional settings you can take advantage of to unlock its full potential.
Some hardware can connect to both of the satellite internet services, and a recent Starlink outage took out access to Starshield.
The SpaceX spacecraft company successfully launched two dozen satellites into low-Earth orbit Monday on its latest Falcon 9 mission of the year.
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