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SpaceX Pitches “Global Roaming” Internet To Starlink Waitlist

The company is offering the $200 per month plan to potential users in countries where Starlink’s service isn’t yet available.

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1 year ago

February 20, 2023

Nour Nasir

spacex pitches global roaming internet to starlink waitlist

Although Starlink’s constellation of small satellites is growing fast, regulatory approval is patchy in several large markets, including the Middle East and North Africa region. Reports are now emerging that SpaceX is readying a global roaming service to remedy the issue.

The company recently emailed people on the Starlink waitlist inviting them to try a new $200 per month package offering internet access “from almost anywhere on land in the world”.

NEWS: Starlink is testing a new "Global Roaming Service" for $200/mo, plus the standard $599 for Hardware. Will they offer this as an add-on for $65/mo like portability? @RealTeslaNorth @MarcusTuck3 https://t.co/c2vQhtOUL8 pic.twitter.com/kiLMsMkhDY

— Nathan Owens (@VirtuallyNathan) February 17, 2023

Potential customers will need a Starlink terminal to access the service, which may incur an import fee on top of the device’s $599 price, leading many to question the advantage over the existing $25 Portability Package offered to residential users.

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The answer seems to be found in SpaceX’s terms of service, which requires those who spend “an extended period of time” away from home to change their permanent address, with the $25 Portability Package intended as a strictly temporary plan for vacations and business trips.

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chatlyn Unveils Hospitality Chatbot At Arabian Travel Market 2024

The advanced AI software sets new industry standards and can understand and respond to detailed customer queries.

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nour Nasir

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chatlyn, a leading provider of guest experience software for the travel and hospitality sector, has unveiled its latest AI chatbot at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 as part of a strategic expansion into the Middle East.

The new chatbot demonstrates exceptional proficiency in understanding natural language nuances and grammatical structures, and can accommodate various languages, including Arabic. The AI bot’s capability ensures prompt, accurate responses, benefiting hotels with diverse international guest lists and significantly reducing response times.

According to chatlyn, its latest creation has “the capacity to process up to 4,000 tokens and a doubled data capacity,” and is able to outperform competitors in depth and responsiveness during every interaction. Moreover, users can upload business PDFs to receive precise answers instantly, showcasing the chatbot’s effectiveness as a dynamic knowledge repository.

“During the BETA phase, we saw customers increase their success rate in resolving queries by fifteen times simply by uploading a PDF with their information and integrating the chatbot into their main communication channels,” explained Michael Urbanek, chatlyn’s CTO.

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Since its inception in late 2022, chatlyn has experienced rapid expansion, and now serves over 1,000 properties globally, including numerous renowned brands in the travel and hospitality sector.

The company’s product suite is focused on improving customer engagement in hospitality, featuring an omnichannel inbox, AI assistants, and Automation Studio, for seamless interaction across web chat, WhatsApp, email, and social media. This AI-powered platform enhances customer interactions, prioritizing satisfaction and operational efficiency.

chatlyn has already established a strong foothold in the Middle East, and now collaborates with various hospitality companies and properties, including GoMosafer, La Quinta by Wyndham, Luxury Bookings, and Amsaan Tours.