But although satellites are good at offering widespread coverage, they are less good when it comes to serving cities, towns and other large concentrations of people efficiently. Each Starlink satellite has a fixed capacity, and, because they are in orbit, each spends only a tiny fraction of its time over a given place.

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX is reportedly restricting speed for Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The Ukrainian president said Starlink issues are hampering his country's defensive efforts against Russian drones.

United Airlines said Starlink Wi-Fi is now available on more than 635 aircraft, with plans to complete installations across its entire fleet by the end of 2027.

SpaceX (SPCX)-owned Starlink and Starshield satellite networks remain restricted in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky says. Read more here.

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