Cierra is an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Satellite internet is the most widely available type of internet because it doesn't rely on ground-laid infrastructure like cables, cellular towers or line-of-sight antenna connections.

While most people have an internet connection powered by fiber or cable, this infrastructure isn't available across the country. A widely available alternative you should consider is satellite ...

To connect to Starlink, the phone must be compatible with LTE Band 25 and have eSIM. Some of the confirmed models are: iPhone ...

T-Mobile launched the free public beta test of its Starlink service during the Super Bowl on February 9 2025. It’s open for anyone on any US carrier to sign up, including customers of both Verizon and ...

The satellite cellphone texting beta test is starting soon, but the new beta testing is for internet (data) connections via Starlink. Initially, the service will support texting only, with voice and ...

Although it’s still early days for the project itself, this is everything you need to know about Project Kuiper, including what you can expect to pay for its satellite internet service once it ...

"Heavy rain or wind can also affect your satellite internet connection, potentially leading to slower speeds or a rare outage." Concern about the proliferation of privately owned satellites in ...

Once you’ve signed up, your phone will be able to automatically connect to Starlink’s satellite network. This lets you send ...