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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet gets approval in the Philippines

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Elon Musk’s Starlink has been approved in the Philippines. It would also provide an attractive alternative to the country’s existing internet providers, most of which are unpopular due to their cost and subpar service. Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. The Philippines, after all, has an average download speed of 32.37

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SpaceX may launch Starlink in the Philippines in December

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SpaceX may launch Starlink in the Philippines in December to deliver WiFi to the underserved community. In May, we reported that SpaceX’s Starlink had been approved in the Philippines as a Value-Added Service (VAS) provider. ” If SpaceX is ready then the Philippines should be ready also.

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SpaceX’s Starlink Rent option is £15 per month in the UK

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The new offer would make Starlink services more affordable. The offer allows Starlink customers in the United Kingdom to rent the dish and router, which usually costs a steep price. Standard Starlink costs £460 while the High Performance Starlink hardware costs £2,410. . My view based on ~1yr's usage?

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TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

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This global increase in congestion, despite being an indicator of a strong economy, is understood to cost economies billions. In time, the rise of autonomous vehicles and car-sharing services will help alleviate congestion, but planners and policymakers can’t afford to sit and wait.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

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Through this Total-care Service, ride-hailing companies can provide their driver-partners with more cost-efficient and timely maintenance services. Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, a Toyota affiliated insurance company, will offer telematics-based automotive insurance to GrabRentals, allowing for safer driving and lower-cost insurance premiums.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

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The joint MDB investment is intended to help develop and implement more environmentally-friendly, accessible, affordable, and safe transport solutions. Sustainable transport solutions are available.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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A look at the current political climate in countries such as the United States and the Philippines would show this. Consumer Reports may not want to talk about it much today, but back in the 80s and the 90s, the magazine ended up costing the United States one of its most affordable, fun, and popular off-roaders ever — the Suzuki Samurai.

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