Elon Musk's Starlink brings internet — and politics - NBC News
WEB5 days ago · Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, is poised to become a crucial lifeline in parts of southern Appalachia that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. The Biden administration...
What is Starlink? How the Elon Musk company is providing
WEB1 day ago · Mon, October 7, 2024, 1:18 PM EDT · 2 min read. Starlink, a satellite internet constellation owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has been in the spotlight in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The ...
As Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $210 Million, …
WEB1 day ago · WASHINGTON -- Federal support for survivors of Hurricane Helene has now surpassed $210 million, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to helping impacted communities recover and rebuild. ... FEMA is boosting response coordination by providing Starlink units to ensure first responders can communicate with each other ...
Biden-Harris Administration Provides More Than $20 Million to Hurricane …
WEB5 days ago · Over 60 Starlink units have been sent to multiple states in support of Hurricane Helene response efforts, including 40 units to North Carolina with more on the way. FEMA is in the process of purchasing additional units for use in other areas affected by the storm. ... Residents with questions on Hurricane Helene can call the state’s toll-free ...
Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by ...
WEB1 day ago · Starlink has temporary approval for direct-to-cell service in regions hit by Hurricane Helene, letting it send emergency alerts to phones on all North Carolina cell networks.
Starlink and T-Mobile Provide Satellite-to-Cell Service to Aid ...
WEB1 day ago · The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX and T-Mobile temporary, emergency capabilities to provide their Direct-to-Cell satellite service in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In a post ...
After Helene, Even Restoring Internet Service Is Political
WEB5 days ago · The agency found that Starlink had trouble meeting basic upload and download speeds and that rural subscribers would have had to pay an upfront fee of $600 at the time for a dish.
FEMA sending Starlink satellites, search-and-rescue teams to aid Helene …
WEBSep 29, 2024 · The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida on Thursday night and expanded quickly, wreaking havoc in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Starlink Offers a Month of Free Internet Service to Users Affected …
WEB5 days ago · In partnership with the Biden administration, Starlink is offering 30 days of free satellite internet service for those in Hurricane Helene's damage path. Hurricane Helene caused devastation in ...
Dozens of Starlink systems deployed for Hurricane Helene by …
WEBSep 30, 2024 · The White House said on Monday dozens of Starlink satellite systems that provide high-speed internet access were in use in North Carolina, with over 100 more in transit to areas devastated by ...