Starlink satellite communications are now available in 120 countries, a claim shared by Elon Musk on X. He noted that Tuvalu, a Polynesian state, was among the new places gaining access. For readers in Canada and the United States, this expansion could mean more consistent connectivity in remote communities and rural regions, where traditional networks can struggle. The message underscores SpaceX’s ongoing push to broaden coverage and bring faster online services to areas that have long faced limited options.
Starlink is a global satellite system developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed broadband internet access to hard-to-reach and remote areas. The system is designed to provide internet access at a speed of 1 Gbit/s, which is described by some as comparable to 5G-level performance. The first Starlink satellite was launched in 2019, and since then thousands of satellites have been placed in low Earth orbit, creating a dense network that supports widespread coverage.
Reuters reported in December that European aviation manufacturers are weighing a joint venture to rival Starlink, codename Bromo, rising competition. The talks are in stages as the Starlink network continues to grow and influence regional markets. The report suggests that traditional aerospace players and telecom groups are reassessing competition in this rapidly changing space and communications landscape.
Kalinka is Russia’s satellite tracking system used to identify Starlink satellites and monitor traffic to assess interference and network stability across regions.