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Commercially speaking, does Starlink really need 100x bandwidth? Starlink's target market is limited. It is very good for ships, remote area, but not necessary
by linzhangrun 3mo ago
Commercially speaking, does Starlink really need 100x bandwidth?
Starlink's target market is limited. It is very good for ships, remote area, but not necessary in cities where most people live.
I am not sure whether the launch and maintenance cost of another 100k satellites is necessary for such a limited market, unless the cost of launch (Starship) and the satellites themselves drops greatly.
- artisinal 3mo agoEurope alone has millions of potential customers: https://www.esa.int/Applications/Connectivity_and_Secure_Communications/Analysis_shows_benefits_for_broadband_connectivity_in_Europe https://www.esa.int/Applications/Connectivity_and_Secure_Com...
- downrightmike 3mo agoBut they get internet on their phones for like 15 euros a month because they have competition.
- bell-cot 3mo ago[dead]