If you live in a country or region without access to reliable broadband, or you’re a perpetual traveler who needs to stay connected, then Starlink is an absolute lifesaver. However, the system is far from perfect, and currently has some major flaws. For a start, it isn’t as reliable, nor as fast, as cable internet. Starlink’s very expensive premium package is priced at $500 per month, and caps out at 500 Mbps. Its basic package is far cheaper, but has a maximum speed of 250 Mbps. This is a lot better than dial up, but still slower than the gigabit+ speeds that some cable services offer.
Densely populated areas like cities also offer challenges, as many people are competing for the limited bandwidth on offer. Every user has to share access to the satellites covering their particular area, so if an area has a lot of Starlink subscriptions, then speeds will greatly suffer. Obstructions can also cause major problems and slow down the service considerably. If your Starlink dish is blocked out by trees, or the sky has heavy cloud cover, then your signal may suffer.
Then finally there is overall coverage. Starlink has very good coverage around the world, with most countries having some degree of service. Most of the countries not currently covered are excluded for political reasons, rather than technical ones. If you don’t reside in Russia, China, or Iran, you’re probably able to get Starlink. However, certain areas including several parts of the U.S. don’t have enough coverage to go around — hence the waiting lists Starlink has in place.
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