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> Most people likely don’t think about how often they use satellite communications. But that Instagram post you made? You used a satellite. This article seems
by variety8675 5mo ago
> Most people likely don’t think about how often they use satellite communications. But that Instagram post you made? You used a satellite.
This article seems to confuse Starlink with ordinary cellular communications
- ivanjermakov 5mo agoThey also might confuse Starlink with GPS satellites which are completely different things.
- roelschroeven 5mo agoAlso some, or even many, people think that intercontintental communications use satellites rather than cables.
- dzhiurgis 5mo agoFacebook Messenger already works with Starlink - https://one.nz/faq/one-nz-satellite-frequently-asked-questions#data https://one.nz/faq/one-nz-satellite-frequently-asked-questio... so Instagram is probably not far off. Edit: wow even apple music is included in this.
- verzali 5mo agoBut this covers only a tiny fraction of people who use those apps. Most people don't send anything via satellite when using messenger.