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Summary: SpaceX’s Starlink secures more spectrum and airlines as it passes 8 million customers Crunch

1. SpaceX has purchased additional wireless spectrum licenses worth $2.6 billion from EchoStar, expanding its deal announced in September, as part of the growth of its satellite internet business Starlink.
- This move will allow Starlink to expand its "direct-to-cell" constellation and continue winning new customers around the world.

2. International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced plans to install Starlink inflight internet on more than 500 aircraft across its portfolio, including British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus.
- The deal will see Starlink added to planes starting in 2026, providing satellite-based 5G internet services for short-, long-, and global routes.

3. Following these developments, SpaceX has surpassed 8 million global customers for Starlink across 150 countries, marking a significant increase from its previous total of 6 million in June. This growth is attributed to partnerships with various aviation companies.
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SpaceX purchased additional wireless spectrum licenses for $2.6 billion from EchoStar, expanding Starlink's satellite internet business. This will allow Starlink to expand its "direct-to-cell" constellation and gain new customers globally. In a separate development, International Airlines Group
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/06/spacexs-starlink-secures-more-spectrum-and-airlines-as-it-passes-8-million-customers/#summary

Date: Nov. 7, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-07

Created: 2025/11/07 04:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:37

Last Read: 2025/11/07 08:00