Elon Musk said Wednesday that SpaceX would donate free Starlink terminals to provide internet access to areas in Los Angeles hit by huge wildfires.

LOS ANGELES - Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to those impacted by the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. He made the announcement Wednesday night while retweeting FOX 11's Chelsea Edwards who credited Starlink for providing connection and being able to broadcast.

United Airlines says in-flight Wi-Fi through Starlink will eventually be available on all United flights on seat-back screens and personal devices.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced Thursday that his company would provide free internet access via its Starlink terminals to those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The

Elon Musk shared a brief video he received from a friend in Los Angeles of the destruction from the Southern California wildfires, Wednesday. (Credit: Elon Musk via X)