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I honestly think SpaceX could give those away in developing areas if they had to. But yes, you’re right that being able to use LTE and existing phone radios wa
by fossuser 6y ago
I honestly think SpaceX could give those away in developing areas if they had to.
But yes, you’re right that being able to use LTE and existing phone radios was a point in loon’s favor.
- rrmoelker 6y agoLet's hope so. Though the price might be a hurdle. The price per base station is quite high right now. Estimates range from $500 - $2500 (based on teardown)[1]. 1 https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/kwkep4/tsp_181_starlink_dish_phased_array_design/ https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/kwkep4/tsp_181_star...
- jessriedel 6y agoOk, but just to be clear, I wasn't trying to make a statement about cost; that can always be folded into the monthly payments or, as you say, philanthropically donated.
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