"Elon Musk's Starlink has gained yet another airline customer as the ultra-high-speed WiFi service continues to gain popularity. On the first day of this month's Dubai Airshow, Emirates announced that Starlink will be available for free, starting November 23. Business Insider previously tested Starlink on Qatar Airways' first flight with it last October. The connection speed peaked at 215 megabits per second, more than enough for a lag-free video call, and faster than many cable-based internet services."
"Starlink functions thanks to a constellation of over 7,000 satellites, which allows internet connections in remote locations, such as flying over an ocean. The satellites are in low-earth orbit, which means faster internet speeds - but also disrupts astronomers. Starlink isn't the only game in town, however. JetBlue has signed up for Amazon Leo, which functions similarly, but has only launched 150 satellites so far. Another in-flight WiFi rival is Viasat, which is used by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines."
Emirates will offer Starlink WiFi for free starting November 23. A Business Insider test on Qatar Airways recorded peak speeds of 215 megabits per second, sufficient for lag-free video calls and faster than many cable-based services. Starlink operates via a constellation of over 7,000 low-earth-orbit satellites, enabling connections in remote locations such as over oceans, while raising concerns for astronomers. Competing systems include Amazon's Leo, with about 150 satellites and JetBlue as a customer, and Viasat, used by Delta and American Airlines, which relies on geostationary satellites with higher latency. Seventeen other carriers have announced Starlink deals; some airlines require loyalty sign-up for free access.
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