United Airlines plans to start testing Starlink internet service early next year, with the first passenger flights likely equipped with free Wi-Fi later in 2025
Airlines see satellites providing faster, more consistent connections — Elon Musk may soon provide the Wi-Fi on your United flight.
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The world's most advanced high-speed Wi-Fi is coming to United with @Starlink. For free. You'll be able to stream, game, shop and more on seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously. Expect the same internet you get on the ground... at 35,000 feet. We expect to have [vid…
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That rate at which @Starlink is expanding with airlines. Panasonic Aero, Thales, Inmarsat better be worried.