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> It will replace satellite messengers and satellite phones. Sure, at first. That's certainly not the end goal. VoIP works well enough for now that I'm still a
by cronix 4y ago
> It will replace satellite messengers and satellite phones.
Sure, at first. That's certainly not the end goal. VoIP works well enough for now that I'm still able to work and communicate just fine.
- ianburrell 4y agoThis service is pretty extraordinary and pushing physical limits. It requires new satellites with large antennas. It is unlikely that we'll see faster internet with existing phones. It might be possible to have mobile internet terminals, like a satellite hotspot. I hope Starlink comes out with something like that.
- wmf 4y agoThe upcoming Starlink mini terminal is pretty small but its power consumption will probably still be pretty high.
- ianburrell 4y agoI was hoping they would announce something like that. I bet it kills off the similarly sized BGAN service from other satellite providers. I'm involved with disaster response and the size and power requirements of current antenna are problems. Something smaller, slower, and easy to power with battery and solar would be very useful. Also, new antenna might work well for remote sites. Stick it on pole, power with some solar panels and batteries.