American Airlines joins the party on free in-flight WiFi — but it won't be using Elon Musk's Starlink

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An American Airlines Airbus A321 departs from Harry Reid International Airport on March 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
American Airlines is rolling out free inflight WiFi thanks to Intelsat and Viasat.

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In the battle of WiFi versus mesh networks, the latter has the edge. Two tech leaders share why.

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Elon Musk joined a video call at 38,000 feet to show off Qatar Airways' new Starlink WiFi

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Elon Musk joined a video call with the Qatar Airways CEO using Starlink on a test flight.

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Elon Musk's plan to dominate the in-flight internet market gained another customer. Here's every airline using Starlink.

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Airline passengers on a Boeing 777 economy cabin using the in-flight wifi in an AirFrance promotional image.
Air France has become the latest airline to announce a deal with Starlink.

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Is Mark Zuckerberg still obsessed with efficiency? Check Meta's WiFi password.

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At the Meta Connect developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg shows off prototype of computer glasses

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How Olympic host cities have recycled 5G infrastructure to improve locals' internet speeds and connectivity

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The entrance to the Olympic Village dining hall in Paris with two rows of dozens of flags on either side.
5G networks deployed in Olympic host cities continue to be used after the Games.

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I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.

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Walter Biscardi on the Oceania Sirena in December 2023.

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The WiFi at Google's new Bay View office hasn't been working properly for months: report

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An employee working at Google's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, in 2022.

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AI sensors and WiFi networks that provide workplace insights are antidotes for some companies combating 'zombie offices'

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Google Fi Wireless review: Affordable phone plans with stellar international benefits

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If you have an Android phone, a switch to Google Fi Wireless may be well worth it.

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