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>Satellite internet is already available in rural areas and it doesn't seem to make that big of a difference. It absolutely makes a difference. Rural/isolated

>Satellite internet is already available in rural areas and it doesn't seem to make that big of a difference. It absolutely makes a difference. Rural/isolated communities are being left behind in terms of access to what are now basic staples of modern life: inexpensive, high-quality VoIP and video telecom, diverse sources of streaming video and audio media, real-time online gaming, telecommuting, etc. The satellite internet available to most consumers today is cost-prohibitive garbage. Most options are doing satellite downlink paired to dialup uplink, and even the stuff that does two-way satellite links provides abysmal performance. All of it usually has a $100+ USD per month cost. Compared against 3G mobile, the latter is a far better deal.

thebigspacefuck 7y ago
Just to be clear, I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. I'm not sure if you're talking about the U.S. or not, but my parents have satellite internet and they don't even notice a difference unless the dish is full of snow, which I'm not sure is a problem Starlink will solve. They stream, use Skype, and wifi calling. I don't notice much of a difference when I visit. If I try to log into a remote terminal, sure, but I'm not doing that. Internet might be more expensive, but rural properties are cheaper.
- adrianpike 7y ago
  > I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. Hi, I'm your counterexample. I held out moving to a rural area until the internet situation got better. It's great out here with a yagi on the roof.
  - topspin 7y ago
    What type of RF service is that? I'd appreciate any specifics you care to share. Thanks.
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- clarky07 7y ago
  >I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. Definitely not true. It is a big decision point for a lot of people.
  - pergadad 7y ago
    Even within cities a check of "does this have fast internet" is a check for many people before they rent or even buy.

thebigspacefuck 7y ago

Just to be clear, I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. I'm not sure if you're talking about the U.S. or not, but my parents have satellite internet and they don't even notice a difference unless the dish is full of snow, which I'm not sure is a problem Starlink will solve. They stream, use Skype, and wifi calling. I don't notice much of a difference when I visit. If I try to log into a remote terminal, sure, but I'm not doing that. Internet might be more expensive, but rural properties are cheaper.

adrianpike 7y ago
> I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. Hi, I'm your counterexample. I held out moving to a rural area until the internet situation got better. It's great out here with a yagi on the roof.
- topspin 7y ago
  What type of RF service is that? I'd appreciate any specifics you care to share. Thanks.
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clarky07 7y ago
>I don't think anyone is not moving to a rural area because of the internet speeds. Definitely not true. It is a big decision point for a lot of people.
- pergadad 7y ago
  Even within cities a check of "does this have fast internet" is a check for many people before they rent or even buy.