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Related: Starlink was still online and its usage surged during the outage: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1919360047005528193 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/19193

• amelius 1y ago
  Would it be possible to sign up for Starlink __during__ an outage like this?
  • ru552 1y ago
    Sure, but you can't use it until the hardware shows up.
    • amelius 1y ago
      I found this: > SpaceX Corp. has launched six Starlink satellites that can provide internet access for smartphone users without requiring them to purchase additional hardware such as antennas. https://siliconangle.com/2024/01/03/spacex-launches-first-six-starlink-satellites-direct-cell-internet-hardware/ https://siliconangle.com/2024/01/03/spacex-launches-first-si...
  • wkat4242 1y ago
    You mean online? Using what connection exactly? :)
• Thaxll 1y ago
  How would it work if people don't have power to run the local antenna.
  • wkat4242 1y ago
    That's easy. Generator, UPS. I used my UPS to keep my fibre up for a couple hours when the outage happened. At some point after that the local DSLAM lost power too though, I guess they only have limited batteries too. The Starlink mini model is also easily powerable by battery without 220V converter.
  • genewitch 1y ago
    Unless it's heating I don't think it uses much power. If you'd like I can plug mine into a kill-a-watt and see the draw. I can't imagine it's more than 100W all told, which the UPS it is connected to will run with the switches for probably a full day, and I have a specific generator for recharging UPS (a Honda with an inverter, clean enough power.) They don't move or anything during use, and they beamform which drastically reduces the power needed. At least this is my understanding.