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Not really feasible. The only reason Starlink DTC works is because it's not trying to supply coverage inside dense cities. Musk mentions this in the very first
by schiffern 2y ago
Not really feasible. The only reason Starlink DTC works is because it's not trying to supply coverage inside dense cities.
Musk mentions this in the very first announcement of Starlink. https://youtu.be/AHeZHyOnsm4?t=191 https://youtu.be/AHeZHyOnsm4?t=191
- chrisco255 2y agoThat was 9 years ago and a lot has changed since then. They're moving to 3rd generation devices which have higher bandwidth and now have thousands of satellites deployed. Once Starship is able to deploy payloads, they'll increase the number of satellites even more quickly.
- schiffern 2y agoA lot has changed, but the calculus of fiber vs. satellites hasn't. Fiber (and fiber-served cellular) is good for high density, satellites are good for low density.