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> the technological miracle and marvel that it is Its not a miracle or a marvel, its basic physics. LEO satellites will provide better internet experience th
by traceroute66 1y ago
> the technological miracle and marvel that it is
Its not a miracle or a marvel, its basic physics.
LEO satellites will provide better internet experience than traditional satellites because they are closer to the earth.
Now, whether you want to blow smoke up Mr Musk's backside because he was the first to market with Starlink is a different subject. But it also not a subject worthy of the "miracle" or "marvel" title.
Personally I look forward to the day where there's a competitor product available, its merely a case of when not if.
Most Western countries are also busy improving fibre coverage to rural areas as old copper networks get decommissioned.
- throwaway77385 1y ago> Most Western countries are also busy improving fibre coverage to rural areas as old copper networks get decommissioned. Ahaha, tell that to the UK countryside. I'm the last person who wants to stuff more money up Elmo's arse, but I have no other choice. Cannot wait for a competitor to show up, but just look at the head-start that Starlink has.
- Xss3 1y agoOut of all countries the UK is pretty blessed regarding rural internet access. Definitely one of the best.... Just not specifically for you.
- opless 1y agoTrue. I'm in rural UK. Blessed with fast fibre. However if the power goes out, it's a proper blackout. I'm slowly sorting out the ups situation along with nut When the power goes out or fibre dies I cannot rely on 4/5G as they die also, so starlink is the only option
- yurishimo 1y agoFor how long and how often does your power go out? Living just across the channel in NL, I don’t know that I’ve ever had my power go out one time in the last 3 years that I’ve lived here.
- Timwi 1y agoThere was a 60-hour-long power outage in parts of Berlin, Germany, just 5 days ago. However, to be fair, it only affected like a quarter of the city, and it was caused by an intentional attack (arson) rather than a malfunction.
- traceroute66 1y ago> tell that to the UK countryside The UK countryside has already come a long way from where it was 5–10 years ago. The problem with the UK is the regulatory/government environment. The incumbent (BT) were given a large chunk of money 20 years ago for fibre deployment, but they were allowed to cherry-pick their deployments and so inevitably chose the low-hanging-fruit of the conurbations. I would think 100% FTTC coverage will happen sooner than you think. FTTP clearly harder to forecast, most likely another 5–10 years, sadly. You might see better 5G coverage sooner, of course.
- philipallstar 1y ago> LEO satellites will provide better internet experience than traditional satellites because they are closer to the earth. The physics is the easiest bit of what Starlink have done.
- traceroute66 1y ago> The physics is the easiest bit of what Starlink have done. In 2025 I don't think anybody should consider automated satellite tracking using an SDR software loop to be a miracle. ;)
- philipallstar 1y agoBelieve me, I admire your urbane "nothing's difficult" approach to analysing other people's achievements.