SpaceX does it again!!! + Rolling out Starlink - Page 17

Onkel Neal · 08-14-20, 12:48 PM

Here is a summary of the recently found Starlink speed tests

Onkel Neal · 09-17-20, 07:47 AM

https://www.space.com/spacex-starlin...h-webcast.html

SpaceX to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites today. Here's how to watch live.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html

Jimbuna · 09-17-20, 12:39 PM

Was talking to a neighbour yesterday about internet and tv access via 'unusual' means and he was full of the above but I was a little sceptical because he usually full of verbal crap.

Onkel Neal · 09-23-20, 07:14 AM

Tom Cruise in Space.
https://hackaday.com/2020/09/22/spac...ation-in-2021/

Onkel Neal · 11-11-20, 02:11 PM

Widespread beta tests are looking great!

Quote:

About two weeks ago, SpaceX began sending the first invites for Starlink’s public beta, which costs $99 a month plus a $499 one-time fee for the equipment. Now that the system is finally serving actual consumers, we've been wondering, does it actually meet the hype?

To find out, we interviewed four beta testers, and all described Starlink as a game changer, particularly for rural internet users who have limited access to fast fiber-optic networks common in urban areas.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/from-pain...rural-internet

Rockstar · 11-15-20, 07:01 PM

Jimbuna · 11-16-20, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Widespread beta tests are looking great!

https://www.pcmag.com/news/from-pain...rural-internet

How expensive is that when compared to existing service providers?

Onkel Neal · 11-16-20, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

How expensive is that when compared to existing service providers?

In a lot of places, there are no existing service providers. In other rural areas, all that exists is 1995-level internet, no Youtube, not Netflix, 128k download speeds. And that's between $75 and $95 a month.

I was getting by on 3mbps download speed with a hard 30GB a month cap, initially costing $180 a month. Over the last couple of years that slowly dropped to $120.

For what Starlink is expected to deliver, $500 for the setup and $100 a month is a terrific deal. A dream come true.

Jimbuna · 11-16-20, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

In a lot of places, there are no existing service providers. In other rural areas, all that exists is 1995-level internet, no Youtube, not Netflix, 128k download speeds. And that's between $75 and $95 a month.

I was getting by on 3mbps download speed with a hard 30GB a month cap, initially costing $180 a month. Over the last couple of years that slowly dropped to $120.

For what Starlink is expected to deliver, $500 for the setup and $100 a month is a terrific deal. A dream come true.

Wasn't aware of any of the above figures till now so all things considered yes, it certainly is attractive

Gerald · 11-16-20, 05:11 PM

I'm surprised that prices are still so high and that speed is not faster. In this part of the country, it is not possible to get less than 100 mbps at a cost of $ 30 a month.

Onkel Neal · 11-18-20, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerald

I'm surprised that prices are still so high and that speed is not faster. In this part of the country, it is not possible to get less than 100 mbps at a cost of $ 30 a month.

In a city or town? Or in the countryside?

You can get fast internet in any medium to large city here cheap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Wasn't aware of any of the above figures till now so all things considered yes, it certainly is attractive

Oh yeah, that's been the theme of my long, over the road trucking and living on the ranch saga for 5+ years now

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...10#post2340310

and

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...42#post2618042

Now that I bought a nice house in a golf course community, I have 300mbps and no real data caps, I'm living big again.

Jimbuna · 11-18-20, 06:53 AM

This is me @ £35/month.

mapuc · 11-18-20, 02:23 PM

I live in the countryside on a little island

I have 200/200 Mbit for around 51 $/month.

Markus

Gerald · 11-18-20, 06:11 PM

@Neal. In City or similarly. In much smaller places and remote places in mountain areas, where the owner has to pull it in himself, either via satellite or DSL or xDSL.... the latter I think could cost the equivalent of 3-4 thousand dollars. Incidentally, in city cores it should be from 30 up to 90 dollars.90 dollars then you get "theoretically" 10,000 Mbit / s. However, there are exceptions as usual, it is possible to get fiber and get more Gig if you are willing as a private person to open your wallet.

https://www.gbmb.org/gbps-to-mbs

Onkel Neal · 11-19-20, 12:32 AM

Yes, it's similar here. Living in the countryside is a lot more expensive than living in a town or city. But it's worth it!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,211 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	I'm surprised that prices are still so high and that speed is not faster. In this part of the country, it is not possible to get less than 100 mbps at a cost of $ 30 a month. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-18-20, 06:53 AM	#252
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This is me @ £35/month. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

11-18-20, 06:11 PM	#254
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,211 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	@Neal. In City or similarly. In much smaller places and remote places in mountain areas, where the owner has to pull it in himself, either via satellite or DSL or xDSL.... the latter I think could cost the equivalent of 3-4 thousand dollars. Incidentally, in city cores it should be from 30 up to 90 dollars.90 dollars then you get "theoretically" 10,000 Mbit / s. However, there are exceptions as usual, it is possible to get fiber and get more Gig if you are willing as a private person to open your wallet. https://www.gbmb.org/gbps-to-mbs __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie Last edited by Gerald; 11-18-20 at 06:20 PM.

08-14-20, 12:48 PM	#241
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Here is a summary of the recently found Starlink speed tests

09-17-20, 07:47 AM	#242
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	https://www.space.com/spacex-starlin...h-webcast.html SpaceX to launch 60 Starlink internet satellites today. Here's how to watch live. https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html

09-23-20, 07:14 AM	#244
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Tom Cruise in Space. https://hackaday.com/2020/09/22/spac...ation-in-2021/

11-18-20, 02:23 PM	#253
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,832 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I live in the countryside on a little island I have 200/200 Mbit for around 51 $/month. Markus

11-19-20, 12:32 AM	#255
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Yes, it's similar here. Living in the countryside is a lot more expensive than living in a town or city. But it's worth it!