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United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX

Sep. 13, 2024 18:34 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years. The airline said Friday the service will be free to passengers and allow them to connect multiple devices. ...

A Navy officer is demoted after sneaking a satellite dish onto a warship to get the internet

Sep. 06, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Navy chief who wanted the internet so she and other enlisted officers could scroll social media, check sports scores and watch movies while deployed had an unauthorized Starlink satellite dish installed on a warship and lied to her commanding officer to keep it secret,...

After millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gaps

Aug. 23, 2024 14:01 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to blunt the loss of an expired broadband subsidy program that helped more than 23 million families afford internet access by using money from an existing program that helps libraries and schools provide WiFi hotspots to students and patrons....

One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network

Jul. 25, 2024 04:05 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless you've got protection. Using unsecured internet access can be risky....