What is Starlink of Elon Musk?

Starlink was first announced in January 2015 as a global satellite internet project of SpaceX that, according to Musk, will provide people "gigabit-level access." With hundreds of satellites launched by mid-2020, the company initiated its "Better Than Nothing" public beta testing phase to select users in October of that year. The project became commercially available to a broad base of potential customers on Feb. 9, 2021, when its official website started accepting preorders.

Starlink satellites orbit the Earth 340 miles above the ground, about 98% closer to users compared to incumbent competitors EchoStar Corp. and Viasat, which have satellites located approximately 22,000 miles above the Earth. The lower height and larger volume of satellites are key to the service's faster speeds.

As of July 2022, Starlink has deployed over 2,800 satellites aboard the Falcon 9 rocket in low earth orbit. Falcon 9's reusability aims to reduce what traditionally would have been heavy expenses associated with space travel. Starlink launched 989 satellites in 2021, outpacing the 833 satellites delivered in 2020. Since the beginning of 2022, more than 900 satellites have been added to the Starlink megaconstellation.

In the U.S., Starlink is available across much of the lower 48. Its single residential package offers speeds ranging from 50-200 Mbps, multiples faster than both HughesNet and Viasat. Starlink guarantees no data caps in the U.S. as well. On March 21, 2022, Starlink implemented a price hike to $110 from $99 per month for residential customers. The spike was potentially due to price increases in the value chain. Elon Musk shared in a tweet March 14 that SpaceX was experiencing "inflation pressure in raw materials & logistics." This is still far below the $159.99 and $199.99 monthly rates of incumbent operators HughesNet and Viasat.

Competitors HughesNet and Viasat had a combined total of 1.59 million subscribers in the U.S. as of the first quarter of 2022. Sector leader Echostar dominated the category with over 1 million domestic active users, out of 1.4 million global subscriptions. Meanwhile, we estimate Viasat served 534,000 customers in the U.S. With its limited internet tiers and delays with the upcoming Jupiter-3 satellite and Viasat-3 constellation, sequential declines have reverberated in operators' combined U.S. subscriber base since the second quarter of 2020.

Is Starlink available globally?

Starlink's service is only available in select regions in the US, Canada and abroad at this point, but the service now boasts more than 100,000 satellite terminals shipped to customers, and the coverage map will continue to grow as more satellites make their way into the constellation.

Which countries have access to Starlink internet?

Besides the U.S., the list of countries where Starlink is currently available includes a big chunk of the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and, outside of Europe, parts of Australia, Chile and Brazil.

How many countries is Starlink available in?

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently shared that Starlink internet is available in 36 countries. This isn't just an incredible milestone for SpaceX, but also for humanity.

What is Elon Musk Starlink for?

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Starlink provides internet services via a huge network of satellites. It is aimed at people who live in remote areas who cannot get high-speed internet.

Is Starlink faster than fiber?

When compared to Fiber there is absolutely no contest, and there will not be for a while. With the highest recorded Starlink download speeds topping out at just over 200 Mbps, Fiber-optics deliver consistent speeds capable of symmetrical gigabit speeds.

How far does Starlink WiFi reach?

The included Starlink router has an effective Wi-Fi range of up to 200 feet line of sight or about 75 feet when going through some interior walls. There are a number of way to extend the range of the Starlink router's WiFi Signal.

Will Starlink be free?

How Much Does It Cost? After a price increase, Starlink currently costs $110 a month. You'll also have to pay a one-time $599 fee for the Starlink satellite dish and Wi-Fi router, which the company will ship to your home.

Can you move Starlink to another location?

Starlink has introduced a paid add-on feature that lets customers “temporarily” move their service to different locations — anywhere within the same continent as their permanent service address that is currently served by Starlink satellite availability.

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