T-Mobile cut the price of its Starlink cellular service to $10 per month as it gears up for a July launch and aims to broaden access. The carrier also seeks FCC approval to extend Starlink cellular service to legacy devices, citing life-saving potential.

“After gauging the incredible response from customers—including broader than expected interest from competitor’s customers—we’ve set our final launch pricing for T-Satellite at just $10 a month,” T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said during a Thursday earnings call.

The $10 price applies to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon customers. Non-T-Mobile users can access the service via a downloadable eSIM. “This gen one pricing will be good for at least a year,” Sievert added.

Initially, T-Mobile announced during a Super Bowl ad that the Starlink beta service would be free for its highest-tier plan until year-end. Other T-Mobile users would pay $15 monthly, while customers from other carriers would be charged $20.

An early adopter discount briefly offered T-Mobile users a $10 rate. The new universal $10 pricing reflects T-Mobile’s aggressive push to outpace AT&T and Verizon, which are developing satellite services with partners like AST SpaceMobile.

Starlink Cellular service, powered by over 560 satellites, functions as an orbiting cell tower, enabling text-based messaging in rural and remote areas. Data downloads and voice calls may follow later this year.

T-Mobile’s filing with the Federal Communications Commission requests expanded access for legacy devices, arguing that current rules limiting service to newer phones exclude many users. The carrier emphasized that broader access could enhance connectivity in critical situations.

T-Mobile’s price cut and FCC push signal a strategic effort to dominate the satellite connectivity market. By leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, the carrier aims to deliver affordable, widespread service while addressing regulatory hurdles. The move could reshape how rural users access mobile networks, especially as competitors ramp up their satellite offerings. With the July launch approaching, T-Mobile’s focus on affordability and inclusivity positions it as a key player in the evolving satellite communication landscape.

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The petition calls for the revocation of Musk’s Canadian citizenship due to his political leanings and his work with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The petition:

• As noted in a report from The Hill, the petition against Musk’s citizenship was filed by Qualia Reed, an author from Nanaimo, British Columbia.
• The petition has gained support from a number of officials, such as Democrat MP Charlie Angus. Angus is a notable and vocal critic of the Tesla CEO. 
• By Saturday evening, the petition has garnered over 34,000 signatures from across Canada. Electronic petitions in Canada require 500 or more signatures to be presented to the House of Commons.
• Elon Musk was born in South Africa, and he is currently an American citizen, but he also holds Canadian citizenship thanks to his mother, Maye Musk. 
• Maye Musk was born in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The claims: 

• As per the petition, Musk’s Canadian citizenship must be revoked because he has engaged in activities that go against the national interest.
• The petition also accused Musk of using his wealth and power to influence Canada’s elections.
• Following is the petition’s text:
  • Petition to the Prime Minister
  • Whereas:
  • Elon Musk has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada;
  • He has used his wealth and power to influence our elections;
  • He has now become a member of a foreign government that is attempting to erase Canadian sovereignty; and
  • The attempts of Elon Musk to attack Canadian sovereignty must be addressed.
  • We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Prime Minister to revoke Elon Musk’s dual citizenship status, and revoke his Canadian passport effective immediately.
• The petition was opened for signatures on February 20, 2025, and it is expected to be closed on June 20, 2025. 
• As of writing, the petition has garnered a total of 242,024 signatures across Canada.
• Ontario has submitted the most signatures for the petition, with 89,997 reported as of writing. British Columbia is second, with 50,147 signatures, and Quebec is third with 42,014 signatures as of writing.

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Tesla is looking for a Sr. DFT Verification Engineer and Sr. DFT Engineer in Austin, Texas. The Dojo team is looking for a Staff Physical Design Engineer in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Besides the two jobs in Texas, Tesla’s Dojo team is also searching for a few people to fill senior positions in Palo Alto, California, including a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Sr. Design Verification Engineer, and Sr. Firmware Engineer.

Tesla also wants to welcome interns to the Dojo team for the summer of 2025. The company is specifically looking for Performance Modeling Engineers and future Technical Program Managers.

Performance Modeling Engineer Internship Description

This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

As an intern on the Dojo Performance Modeling team, you will play an integral part in efficiently running Tesla’s neural networks on our in-house custom-silicon supercomputer system. You will be involved in tasks like running ML benchmarks to analyze and debug performance bottlenecks, develop new tests and build the infrastructure to automate these processes. We are looking for a motivated engineering student that is excited by the work Tesla is doing in pushing the envelope of real-world AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer architecture, analytical and cycle-based simulation, and AI workloads, with a passion for high-performance computing and complex systems modeling. 

Performance Modeling Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop and validate microarchitecture simulations of a massively parallel machine for AI training, including system architecture, core architecture, memory hierarchy, and interconnects. 
• Write, debug, and maintain robust infrastructure code for validating the Dojo performance.
• Create and maintain performance dashboards on the Dojo system. 
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand the requirements of the simulation and ensure that it accurately models the behavior of the system. 
• Develop and maintain software frameworks and tools to support testing and deployment. 
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software. 

Technical Program Manager (DOJO & AI Hardware) Internship Description

This position is expected to start around May 2025 and continue through the Summer term (approximately August 2025) or into Fall 2025 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Technical Program Manager (DOJO & AI Hardware) Internship Responsibilities

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field 
• Prior program management experience or managing a team, such as FSAE, Hyperloop, etc
• Desired to be proficient in Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence, and Git
• Experience in leading teams and proven ability to drive initiatives to conclusion 

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The update: 

• Last month, the Justice Department hinted that it could be backing away from its lawsuit against SpaceX, as noted in a Reuters report.
• In a Thursday filing in Brownsville, Texas, the government lawyers asked a judge to end a procedural pause so they could file a notice of dismissal for the legal complaint.
• The Justice Department stated that it would dismiss the lawsuit “with prejudice,” which means that the case could not be brought again.

The backstory: 

• The case was filed by the Justice Department in August 2023, alleging that SpaceX refused to hire asylum seekers and refugees from 2018 to 2022.
• The DOJ at the time cited job postings that limited hires to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. 
• The department at the time argued that export control laws did not impose such restrictions, Reuters noted.

SpaceX’s defense: 

• SpaceX argued that export laws set “strict limitations on who it can employ.” 
• The company also stressed that it follows “strict policies and procedures to both ensure compliance with all export control laws and regulations and also prevent any unlawful discrimination.”
• Elon Musk, for his part, also stated that SpaceX has government contracts that deal with national security. Thus, SpaceX is required by law to ensure that its employees are U.S. citizens.
• SpaceX has not issued a comment about the DOJ’s decision to withdraw its case.

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Tesla filed a lawsuit against Matthews in June 2024. The EV automaker alleged that the manufacturing equipment supplier stole trade secrets related to Tesla’s battery technology and shared them with competitors. According to the filing with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the automaker claims Matthews owes damages to Tesla, which it “conservatively estimates will exceed $1 billion.”

Last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila denied Tesla’s request for a temporary restraining order against Matthews. Tesla sought to prevent Matthews from selling its dry battery electrode technology. Judge Davila’s ruling is based on Matthews’ claim that its dry battery electrode technology predates Tesla’s existence.

“It is Matthews’ extensive research and development in this area that led to U.S. Patent No. 12,136,727–not Tesla’s,” argued Matthews.

Following Judge Davila’s decision, Tesla filed multiple lawsuits against Matthews. Matthews believes Tesla’s lawsuits are meritless and sees them as a bullying strategy by the automaker.

Dry battery electrode technology has been tied to Tesla’s 4680 cells, which has been deemed a potential game-changer in the electric vehicle industry. In July 2024, reports in China claimed that Tesla was preparing to mass-produce the complete version of its 4680 cells. Tesla is reportedly working on four variants of the dry cathode 4680 cells and expects to unveil the new versions by 2026.

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T-Mobile Starlink Beta is a free program that is available to everyone, if they register, including Verizon and AT&T customers. The Beta program is also open to businesses and first responder agencies who register for it.

The T-Mobile Starlink Beta program lasts until July 2025. Once it ends, the service will officially launch and customers can sign up for T-Mobile Starlink like any other cellular plan. Customers who registered for the Beta program can secure a $10/month per line Early Adopter Discount, a 33% off the full price.

T-Mobile Starlink Prices for T-Mobile Users

T-Mobile Starlink will automatically be included in the cellular service company’s Go5G Next plans at no extra cost. The Direct-to-Cell service will also be included in variations like Go5G Next 55+ for free. For T-Mobile customers in other plans, T-Mobile Starlink can be added for $15/month per line.

T-Mobile Starlink Prices for non-T-Mobile Users

Users from Verizon and AT&T may also gain access to T-Mobile Starlink for $20/month per line once it launches in July 2025. Verizon and AT&T customers may sign up for the Beta program for free as well.

T-Mobile Starlink Prices for Businesses & First Responder Agencies

T-Mobile Starlink will be available at no extra cost for the company’s select premium rate plans made for businesses and first responder agencies. For instance, the Direct-to-Cell service will be included in T-Mobile’s Go5G Business Next plan and T-Priority plans made for first responder agencies.

T-Mobile Starlink is expected to keep people connected anywhere and eliminate dead zones. The service claims: “If you can see the sky, you’re connected.”

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“T-Mobile Starlink is the first and only space-based mobile network in the US that automatically connects to your phone so you can be connected even where no cellular network reaches. It’s a massive technical achievement and an absolute game-changer for ALL wireless users.

“We’re still in the early days — I don’t want to overhype the experience during a beta test — but we’re officially putting ‘no bars’ on notice. Dead zones, your days are numbered at the Un-carrier,” commented Mike Sievert, the President and CEO of T-Mobile.

T-Mobile Starlink Beta Registration

T-Mobile Starlink will officially launch in July. The Beta program allows T-Mobile and Starlink to test their Direct-to-Cellular services until the launch.

During the beta period, T-Mobile has decided to open the service to Verizon and AT&T customers, allowing them to test T-Mobile Starlink’s text messaging for free. Once T-Mobile Starlink is officially launched in July, the service will cost $20/month per line for Verizon and AT&T users.

To register as a consumer–regardless of your carrier–click here.

To register your business or first responder agency, click here.

“If you can see the sky, you’re connected.” — T-Mobile Starlink

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The tech company recently provided an update on all three of the participants in its PRIMARY Study: Conrad, Alex, and Brad. All three participants shared their life-changing experiences using Neuralink’s brain-computer interface (BCI), called Link.

One participant, Alex, has also signed up to be the first participant in Neuralink’s CONVOY (Control of Assistive Devices via BCI Technology) Study. While the PRIMARY study tests Link’s general capabilities, the CONVOY study tests Link’s capability to control assistive devices, like an assistive robotic arm (ARA).

“ARA control expands autonomy beyond smart devices and could allow people with paralysis to perform tasks in daily life such as feeding themselves and handling physical objects,” noted Neauralink.

Elon Musk has discussed combining Neuralink’s Link with Tesla’s work on the humanoid bot Optimus. In the recent TSLA earnings call, Musk once again mentioned the attention Tesla is paying to creating Optimus hands that have human precision and can either play the piano or thread a needle.

About Neuralink’s first CONVOY study participant

Alex became paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident. He lost the ability to create designs after the accident. Neuralink’s Link BCI enabled Alex to tap back into his creative side. Link allowed Alex to use a computer telepathically, allowing him to design 3D objects through CAD software and graphics on Adobe Illustrator.

Alex can also meaningfully contribute to his family’s business and learn new skills with Link. Through CONVOY, Alex can take his progress with Link one step further.

“It’s such an amazing feeling being able to go from a concept to an actual working piece of equipment that does exactly what I want. I want everyone [disabled and non-disabled] to have the desire to create something new. Hopefully, I can inspire somebody to make a positive change in someone’s life,” said Alex.

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Tesla’s Q4 2024 results:

• Earnings Per Share (GAAP): $0.66 per share
• Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP): $0.73 per share
• Operating Income: $7.1 billion GAAP; $7.1 billion GAAP net income in 2024; $2.3 billion in Q4 including $0.6 billion mark-to-market gain on digital assets.
• Total Revenues: $25.7 billion
• Total Automotive Revenues: $19.80 billion

Q4 & FY 2024 Earnings Call at 4:30pm CT today https://t.co/uFCg69a6tN

— Tesla (@Tesla) January 29, 2025

The following are live updates from Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2024 earnings call. I will be updating this article in real-time, so please keep refreshing the page to view the latest updates on this story. The first entry starts at the bottom of the page. 

17:41 CT – And that closes Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2024 earnings call! Thanks so much for joining us, and see you next quarter!

17:40 CT – Dan Levy of Barclays asks about Trump’s anti-EV mandate and Elon Musk’s view on it. The CEO noted that at this point, sustainable transport is inevitable. “At this point I think sustainable transport is inevitable. You can’t stop the advent of electric cars. It’s gonna happen. The only thing holding back electric cars is range, and that is a solved problem,” Musk said.

17:37 CT – Pierre Ferragu of New Street Research asked about Tesla’s plans to deploy robotaxis on June. He wonders if he can drive down to Texas in June to test it. Musk said sure, and at the time, Tesla would be using its own fleet for its initial autonomous ride-hailing program. Cars won’t be from individual owners.

Musk also predicts that Tesla owners will be able to add car their cars to the robotaxi fleet by next year.

Tesla is also working toward FSD Unsupervised which will allow people to check their emails, texts, etc., while the vehicle is in motion, but the company is very cautious. Tesla has seen that people are turning off FSD Unsupervised to check their texts.

17:30 CT – Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley asked if Elon Musk still does not believe in Lidar. Elon Musk says he still does not. “Obviously, humans drive without shooting lasers out of their eyes,” Musk joked. He also explained that he is not anti-Lidar per se. He’s just anti-Lidar when it comes to autonomous cars.

17:25 CT – As for FSD in China, Musk noted that training videos in China cannot be exported out. Tesla figuring out how to train FSD Unsupervised in China. One of the challenges is bus lanes, which are very complex in China.

“Hopefully, we can have Unsupervised FSD in other countries next year,” Musk said.

17:18 CT – Analyst questions start with Bernstein. He asks Elon Musk about what he is doing to push Tesla’s management team to accelerate the company’s programs. Musk noted that Tesla is working on perfecting real-world AI. “I spend a lot of time with the Tesla AI team and the Tesla Optimus team,” he said.

Musk noted that there are many challenges with Optimus and vehicle autonomy, but the pieces are there. He predicts Europe will be a challenge for FSD Unsupervised. FSD Unsupervised is expected to be presented to the EU in the Netherlands in May, with a release probably next year.

17:15 CT – A question about HW3 vehicles was asked. Tesla noted that the company is not giving up on HW3. Tesla is still working on HW3 but updates will trail HW4 releases.

“We are going to have to upgrade Hardware 3 for people who bought FSD. That’s the honest answer. It’s going to be painful and difficult but that’s what we’re going to have to do,” Musk admitted.

Another question was asked if Tesla has given up on Solar Roof. Tesla noted that it has not. Musk noted that Tesla has found growth by distributing Solar Roof to the roofing industry.

17:14 CT – Another question is asked, this time about the Tesla Semi and how it will affect revenue and scale. Tesla noted that preparations for production are ongoing, and that production is expected to start late this year from Reno. He also thinks the Semi will be incredibly valuable with FSD Unsupervised.

Musk noted that the United States actually has a shortage of truck drivers. And truck drivers are human, so they get tired. “I have a lot of respect for truck drivers, because it’s a tough job,” Musk said.

He noted that more people are leaving trucking than those entering it. With this in mind, autonomy is extremely important. “It’s a several billion-a-year opportunity,” Musk said. That said, the CEO also noted that “all of this is gonna pale in comparison to Optimus.”

17:10 CT – Musk reiterated that Optimus will be used at Tesla factories first, doing tedious tasks that no one wants to do.

Optimus production Version 2–maybe starting mid-next year–will be designed for 10,000 units a month vs 1,000 units a month. Version 3 is for 100,000 units per month, and with Version 2, Optimus robots may be delivered to other companies.

“Demand will not be a problem, even at a high price,” Musk said. He also noted that at one million units per year, Optimus’ production costs will be around or less than $20,000.

17:04 CT – Another investor question asked if Optimus is designed locked. Musk noted that Optimus is not design-locked at all. However, the CEO noted that “it is rapidly evolving in a good direction.” Musk also noted that other companies are missing real-world AI and manufacturing capabilities.

17:03 CT – The next investor question asked if other carmakers are interested in licensing FSD. Elon Musk confirmed that yes, they are. “What we’re seeing is at this point is significant interest in licensing FSD,” the CEO noted. But before FSD is licensed, Tesla has to reach unsupervised FSD first.

17:01 CT – Investor questions begin. The first is about unsupervised FSD’s release. Musk noted that he believes unsupervised FSD in California and Texas this year, with many more regions at the end of 2025.

“We’re looking for a safety level that is significantly safer than a human driver,” Musk said. “The only thing holding us back is an excess in caution,” Musk said.

17:00 CT – The CFO noted that Tesla’s growth came from Megapack and Powerwall. Both continue to be production-constrained, which will hopefully be relieved by China, whose Shanghai Megafactory is producing Megapacks. Tariffs, however, are very likely, Tesla’s CFO noted.

16:58 CT – Tesla’s CFO takes the stage. He credits the Tesla team for its performance in Q4. He also discussed some milestones, such as record deliveries in the Greater China market, which is extremely competitive.

Cost reduction continues as well, despite increased depreciation and other costs as the company prepared for the new Model Y. Overall cost per car now down below $35,000.

The new Model Y will be produced in all factories supporting the vehicle starting next month. This is unprecedented in Tesla history.

He notes that Tesla is also on track to release a more affordable model in the first half of 2025, and there will be more models from there.

16:54 CT – Elon Musk predicts increased demand in energy business. That said, he does admit that Tesla always has to allocate its battery supply. “2025 is really a pivotal year for Tesla. It might be viewed as the most important year in Tesla history,” Musk said.

16:50 CT – Elon, however, admitted that he’s making insane predictions. He cautions that his predictions aren’t necessarily precise. That said, the target is to make 10,000 Optimus robots this year. Elon is confident that Tesla can produce a few thousand this year, with a goal to ramp Optimus production every year.

Optimus’ capabilities are expected to be very impressive. Musk notes that Optimus would be able to play the piano or thread a needle. That’s how precise its hands would be. “Optimus will be able to play the piano and be able to thread a needle,” Musk said.

16:48 CT – Tesla expects to launch Unsupervised FSD as a service in Austin in June. Musk noted that Tesla’s unsupervised FSD system is already working very well in the company’s factories.

“The cars aren’t just driving to the same spot. The cars are programmed to a lane” or a destination parking spot for pick up from customers. Teslas will be in the wild–with no one in them–in Austin in June,” Musk said.

16:45 CT – Musk noted that Tesla’s current constraints are battery packs for now. “Things are going to ballistic next year…and ’27, and ’28,” he said.

Musk also stated that the training needs for the Optimus robot is 10x what’s needed for a car. A humanoid robot, however, probably has 1000 more uses than a car.

“We live at this unbelievable inflection point in history,” Musk said.

16:40 CT – “I know I’ve been called the boy who cried wolf. I’m telling you, there’s a damn wolf this time. It can drive you,” Musk joked, discussing FSD and his past failed predictions about when unsupervised FSD will be ready.

He also highlighted that while FSD behaved like a neophyte driver before, it won’t be like that forever.

“The only people who are skeptical are those who haven’t tried it (FSD),” he said. He also highlighted the potential of the Tesla Network. “It works fine in the US, and of course, it will work just well anywhere else. The reality of autonomy is upon us,” Musk added.

16:38 CT – Elon takes the stage. He states that Tesla ended the year with a run rate of 2 million cars per year. The Model Y was the world’s best-selling car again in 2024. He shares an optimistic outlook on Tesla’s autonomy program.

“Autonomy is 10X-ing,” Musk said, adding that he still sees a path toward Tesla becoming the world’s most valuable company by a mile. “There’s a path to that,” he said.

Musk noted that Tesla laid the groundwork for autonomous cars and robots in 2024, and these efforts will continue in 2025. “This will set up what I think will be an epic 2026 and a ridiculously good 2027 and 2028,” Musk said.

16:34 CT – Here we go! Tesla’s IR announces that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and a number of executives are present at the call.

16:30 CT – It’s time! It won’t be surprising if Tesla starts a bit late. That being said, there will probably be quite a number of interesting discussions in this call.

Just recently, Tesla posted the first video of its FSD Unsupervised system working in the Fremont Factory. That’s a very big deal.

16:25 CT – Hello, and happy earnings day to everyone! Tesla missed some of Wall Street’s expectations, but TSLA stock seems to be doing pretty well in today’s after-hours. It’s up about 2.3% as of writing.

As always, this might be a very interesting earnings call.

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The rollout, scheduled to begin at the end of 2025, will extend across all travel classes. EuroBonus members will be accessing the service without additional charges.

The details:

• SAS’ Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi will support multiple devices simultaneously, ensuring that passengers can work or relax online without connectivity issues.
• The system is designed to provide reliable internet even in regions where traditional satellite services struggle, like the North Pole, over the Atlantic Ocean, and North Sea.

Why it matters:

• Connectivity: Passengers will benefit from internet access from boarding to disembarking, a vast improvement over current in-flight internet systems, which activate after takeoff and disconnect during descent, as noted by SAS in a press release.
• Sustainability: Starlink’s aeroterminals are designed to reduce fuel consumption, supporting SAS’s environmental goals.

Next-gen Wi-Fi is coming onboard! With @SpaceX Starlink, you can enjoy high-speed internet – even over remote areas like the North Pole or Atlantic Ocean. Rolling out fleet-wide in late 2025, and free for EuroBonus members! https://t.co/nWe3X82UOH pic.twitter.com/ordmS2Ncln

— SAS – Scandinavian Airlines (@SAS) January 27, 2025

Key quotes:

• Paul Verhagen, SAS’s Chief Commercial Officer, shared his thoughts on the matter.
• “By introducing this new technology, we’re connecting our passengers to the world like never before. We’re putting an end to frustrating interruptions and ushering in a new era of connectivity. 
• “This is a game-changer for our travelers. Gate-to-gate connectivity isn’t just an improvement — it’s a breakthrough in convenience and reliability. It gives our customers the freedom to work seamlessly, stay connected, and enjoy uninterrupted entertainment throughout their flight,” he said.
• Jason Fritch, SpaceX’s VP of Starlink Enterprise Sales, echoed the CCO’s sentiments. 
• “We’re excited to provide reliable, high-speed internet across the entire SAS fleet and help level-up the in-flight experiences for passengers and crew from gate to gate.
• “We’re especially proud that Starlink can offer connectivity for passengers that’s as good if not better than at their homes while flying across the Atlantic, North Sea and North Pole, which historically had been challenging for in-flight internet,” Fritch noted.

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