United Airlines to Offer Free Wi-Fi with SpaceX's Starlink Across Entire Fleet

United's deal with SpaceX will replace its current Wi-Fi providers and aims to enhance passenger connectivity with faster, more reliable internet service.

• United Airlines has signed a major agreement with SpaceX to equip over 1,000 planes with Starlink internet service.
• The partnership will enable United to offer free Wi-Fi to all passengers, a first for the airline.
• Starlink's low Earth orbit satellites promise lower latency, higher speeds, and greater capacity compared to United's current providers.
• The installation process for Starlink's hardware is expected to be faster and simpler, reducing aircraft downtime.
• SpaceX's Starlink now has contracts with approximately 2,500 aircraft, nearly doubling its in-flight Wi-Fi orders following the United deal.

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