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> Remember this is a global service International service. Maybe they are aiming to be a global one, but not there yet. Starlink is not available anywhere in A
by capableweb 4y ago
> Remember this is a global service
International service. Maybe they are aiming to be a global one, but not there yet. Starlink is not available anywhere in Africa nor Asia, two of the most populous continents in the world, together accounting for more than 50% of the total population.
- april_22 4y agoAnd also exactly in those places internet is most needed https://www.statista.com/statistics/1124283/internet-penetration-in-africa-by-country/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1124283/internet-penetra...
- ztrww 4y agoI assume that the number of people willing to pay $50-100 per month there is not that high, though
- capableweb 4y agoIf the minimum price you can pay for Starlink is $50 and they think of themselves as a "global service", then do I have news for them...
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- njarboe 4y ago$50 a month shared by a whole village. Not so bad.
- mlindner 4y agoThere have been anecdotal reports of some people taking their RV dishes to places like the Philippines and having it work.