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What does "free antenna" mean here?

• doublerabbit 2y ago
  Obligation to have a starlink terminal on the plane to enable communication with the radio tower. This comes with the added bonus of enabling Elon to sell Starlink internet in-flight. Prescribed users will get access to net and non-users will get forked as per-usual. But with an Elon branded fork instead. I also expect he's eager to make it proprietary. That way it would then force all other airlines that route through the USA to have a Starlink terminals too.
  • schmookeeg 2y ago
    I use a mini in-flight. I welcome anything to bring the price down (currently $250/mo for 50 GB) However, this "fix" not being put out for bid is ridiculous. That's not how competition and the market works. This feels like African-style "whatchu gonna do about it" big man corruption.
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    • inemesitaffia 2y ago
      The story is misleading and the commenter adds extra nonsense.