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Ukraine says Starlink is limiting its internet service and disrupting military operations
Ukraine's military is experiencing disruptions to its internet service due to speed limitations imposed by SpaceX's Starlink, according to Ukrainian leadership. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's adviser stated that these restrictions, implemented without warning, are impacting military operations amidst ongoing attacks from Russia. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk commented that Zelenskyy had "gone too far."
SpaceX's (SPCX) Starlink could one day provide the majority of the world's internet, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk, during SpaceX's Q2 2026 earnings call, predicted that Starlink could become the world's primary internet provider within the next 10 years. He clarified this projection applies to countries where SpaceX is permitted to operate, noting its current unavailability in major nations like China and Russia. The earnings report indicated that SpaceX beat revenue expectations and had a smaller-than-expected EPS loss.
Verizon Fios boosts its fastest plan to 5Gbps
Verizon Fios has launched a new 5Gbps home internet plan, significantly increasing its top speed from the previous 2Gbps offering. This upgrade aims to provide customers with substantially faster internet connectivity.
Out of the Blue
The internet outage in the BlueTower, previously mentioned, was resolved quickly. This particular outage was fixed before the estimated time provided by Xfinity, unlike two other recent outages.
Xfinity introduces same-day Wi-Fi for new customers.
Xfinity is introducing same-day Wi-Fi setup for new customers in select markets. This service aims to provide immediate internet access for individuals setting up new Xfinity services.
Out of the Blue
The author experienced an internet outage with Xfinity, marking the second service issue in seven years. Despite the inconvenience, the service has been generally reliable over the past seven years.
Evening Metaverse
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has announced its departure from the social media platform X, citing concerns over engagement metrics. Meanwhile, Amazon's satellite internet service is slated for a mid-2026 launch.
Downdetector and Speedtest have been sold for over $1 billion
Ziff Davis has sold its Connectivity division, which includes Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion. This sale allows Ziff Davis to focus on its core brands like IGN and Mashable, while Accenture aims to enhance its network intelligence services with the acquired assets.