SpaceX’s Starlink secures more spectrum and airlines as it passes 8 million customers
The internet provider has bought more 'direct to cell' spectrum licenses from EchoStar and struck a deal with the owner of British Airways.
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UK-based satellite firm Inmarsat has purchased more 'direct to cell' spectrum licenses from US-based EchoStar and established a partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways. The deal will allow Inmarsat to increase its Global Xpress (GX) programme, which aims to provide uninterrupted in-flight broadband services to global airlines.