Rob writes, > Wouldn't that suffer with the same problems as previous satellite > based Internet solutions? In particular, high latency. I know this > has been a problem for gamers in the past. Rob
Maybe, but now a low orbit? > [Preorder] Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet (up to 150Mb/s) $139/Month + > $809 Setup @ SpaceX / Starlink > > > Go to Deal: https://www.starlink.com > > MSG posted on 09/02/2021 - 13:25 starlink.com (3842 clicks) > Last edited 09/02/2021 - 13:48 by 1 other user > > > Elon Musk’s space venture - SpaceX / Starlink is now available for preorders > > Starlink is a satellite internet service providing high-speed, low latency > broadband internet with speeds from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms > to 40ms. > > Early beta users are reporting speeds of 100Mbps+. > > For Australian addresses, the estimated date for coverage is mid-to-late 2021. > > Preorders cost $139. When the service goes live, you will need to pay $809 > for hardware (satellite dish + shipping) and a $139/month service fee. > > This looks like an attractive option for those on NBN satellite. Also can be > worthwhile to replace a slower NBN connection due to the exorbitant prices > for a NBN FTTP upgrade: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/602365 > > > * Starlink is now delivering initial beta service both domestically and > internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the > populated world in 2021. > > > * During beta, users can expect to see data speeds vary from 50Mb/s to > 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms in most locations over the next several > months as we enhance the Starlink system. There will also be brief periods of > no connectivity at all. > > > * As we launch more satellites, install more ground stations and improve > our networking software, data speed, latency and uptime will improve > dramatically. > > As a point of reference, the best speeds achieved on Starlink in USA are > > Download: 209.17 Mbps > Upload: 47.74 Mbps > Ping: 15 ms > > List of Confirmed Starlink Speed Tests(reddit.com) > https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/i9w09n/list_of_confirmed_starlink_speed_tests/ > > Ref: > https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/603349?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter_am > _______________________________________________ > Link mailing list > Link@mailman.anu.edu.au > http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link > _______________________________________________ Link mailing list Link@mailman.anu.edu.au http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
