At least those who lost internet connection with lines down have an opportunity.
But you wonder how they deliver equipment to isolated areas. Drones?
Supposedly it works with the common cellphone…for as long as it is charged.
The article says they are charging hundreds of dollars for equipment to use Starlink. What equipment?
Sounds like disinformation…
The service is free, but you still have to pay for the hardware.
10,000 units have been donated. Additional units can be purchased, but still used for free through the end of the year. $3.5M in donated hardware doesn’t seem that cheesy.
Don’t you need a dedicated Starlink router and a satellite dish to use StarLink?
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To use Starlink in your home, you need a Starlink dish (satellite antenna), a dedicated Starlink router, and a power supply, all included in the standard Starlink kit; this setup allows you to connect multiple devices to the internet via Wi-Fi through the router. }}
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Yes, iPhone 16 models can make satellite calls:
- Emergency calls
When you try to call or text emergency services in an area without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, your iPhone will attempt to connect to a satellite. You can use this feature with iOS 18 or later.
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$42B corruption. They denied Starlink contract and wasted Billions.
Brendan Carr Fcc head is a republican appointed by Trump and biden
Tfg keeps confusing his flock
Meanwhile, Elon and SpaceX magic continues.
Wow. This is amazing.
For this cape canaveral childhood rocketboy, that was literally unbelievable.
Back in the 50’s I used to be thrilled if they did not simply explode on the pad, let alone lift off and fly.
That was like a perfectly trainable wolfhound quietly returning to its kennel and shutting the door!!!
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Give me an Irish Wolf Hound any day.