STARLINK: Internet Elona Musk for $ 99 worldwide

A couple of months after testing STARLINK satellite Internet, we can safely say that this is the best solution for consumers. Of course, for those who are far from civilization and cannot afford a wired interface. The best broadband internet solution is STARLINK. Elon Musk's Internet for $ 99 all over the world is not a fake, but a reality.

Let's make it clear right now. The price of $99 is a monthly subscription fee for providing unlimited traffic at the maximum allowable speed. You also need to pay a one-time fee for the purchase of satellite equipment - $499. Connection to satellites is performed automatically, but you need to install the dish on your own and bring the cable into the house.

 

 STARLINK: satellite internet - quality and speed

 

SpaceX announced at the presentation that the data transfer rate reaches 1 gigabit per second. Perhaps this is possible on certain plots of land. In fact, during long-term testing, the STARLINK speed is in the range of 100-160 Mb / s. The latency is 45-50 milliseconds. This is an excellent indicator, which is 2 times better than that of the 4G network.

The quality of data transmission depends on several factors at once. First of all, the plate must be installed in the open air. Trees and all kinds of sheds will interfere with signal transmission - reduce speed or completely block it. The quality of work is influenced by:

 

• Strong wind, storm. The break of the channel occurs infrequently, the duration is 1-2 minutes.
• Rain, snow, fog. Affects the data transfer rate - reduces to 60-100 Mb / s.
• High cloudiness, thunderstorm. Lead to disconnections for 1-2 minutes.

 

Satellite Internet STARLINK - ease of installation and use

 

Installation does not require any special knowledge from the user. The equipment will easily connect an elderly person and a child. In this regard, everything was done flawlessly. It is clear that the grandmother will not climb onto the roof to fasten the plate with the screws. But you can put the equipment on the veranda or balcony. And everything will work fine. The connection algorithm is simple:

• The plate is installed in an open space.
• The cable from the plate is brought into the house and connected to the power supply unit (powered by the mains).
• From the power supply, the 2nd cable is connected to the router (included in the kit).
• The STARLINK application is downloaded to the smartphone, the user is registered and synchronized with the router.
• Payment for services ($ 99) is made and after 5 minutes satellite Internet appears.

Everything is extremely simple and comfortable. The consumer is not limited by traffic and the number of devices connected to the network. You can work with 1 PC or provide communications for an entire office. In this regard, there are no restrictions.

 

Disadvantages of satellite Internet STARLINK

 

The issue here is not about the shortcomings of the SpaceX project, but about the legal restrictions of some countries in the world. For example, in Russia there is a law prohibiting receiving the Internet from uncontrolled signal sources. In this case, Russians who buy STARLINK equipment may receive a fine from the regulatory authorities.

The disadvantages of many users include the price (monthly fee of $ 99). Compare the cost of the Internet with 4G services of mobile operators. It may be expensive. But LTE coverage is not always present. And only STARLINK will be able to provide Internet in problem areas.

And also, satellite coverage does not affect the South and North Poles. It is clear that no one lives there. But there are expeditions, researchers. So far, access to the Elon Musk project is closed for them.