Starlink Offers Rural Internet

Starlink Offers Rural Internet COMPUTERS The brainchild of billionaire Elon Musk Starlink aims to bring fast and affordable satellite internet worldwide This high-speed low-latency broadband internet service is designed to work in rural or remote areas without DSL cable or fiber optic internet Most satellite internet services are based around single satellites that orbit about 22 000 miles above the planet In contrast Starlink consists of multiple satellites orbiting just 240 miles up This lower orbit allows for faster data travel with minimal signal delay Starlink offers access to essential online services in rural communities where they might otherwise not be available This can include remote learning virtual doctor’s visits and communication options in cases of emergencies Pricing starts at $110 per month and requires a one-time $599 equipment fee For that you’ll get unlimited data a rarity in many rural settings with speeds ranging from 50-250 Mbps Each Starlink kit includes all the supplies necessary for getting online including your Starlink Wi-Fi router cables and base The service can be paused or unpaused at any time Those with a more mobile lifestyle can take advantage of Starlink RV For an additional $25 per month you get remote coverage that isn’t location-dependent However the service isn’t set up to work while moving so you can’t browse the internet while driving Starlink’s coverage is continuously expanding but remains focused on remote regions of the United States Look through the Starlink Service Map www starlink com/map to check if your area has coverage Go to www starlink com for more information

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