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Re:Starlink to take over $2.4B contract to overhaul air traf... by doublerabbit on Friday February 28, 2025 @10:55AM (#43207047)
Obligation to have a starlink terminal on the plane to enable communication with the radio tower. This comes with the added bonus of enabling Elon to sell Starlink internet in-flight.

Prescribed users will get access to net and non-users will get forked as per-usual. But with an Elon branded fork instead.

I also expect he's eager to make it proprietary. That way it would then force all other airlines that route through the USA to have a Starlink terminals too.

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Re:Starlink to take over $2.4B contract to overhaul air traf... by schmookeeg on Friday February 28, 2025 @01:50PM (#43208980)
I use a mini in-flight. I welcome anything to bring the price down (currently $250/mo for 50 GB)

However, this "fix" not being put out for bid is ridiculous. That's not how competition and the market works. This feels like African-style "whatchu gonna do about it" big man corruption.

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Re:Starlink to take over $2.4B contract to overhaul air traf... by inemesitaffia on Monday March 03, 2025 @01:38AM (#43238946)
The story is misleading and the commenter adds extra nonsense.
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