The satellite internet company Elon Musk, Starlink has a discount on its Starlink Mini antenna in Argentina. The regular price of the device is $249,999 Argentines, but Until December 31, 2024, it is available for $211,999according to the company’s official website.
Starlink Mini is a compact version of the company’s traditional antennasdesigned to offer satellite connectivity high speed in rural areas or with limited internet access. This model includes a More portable design and simplified installationwith similar capabilities to the standard version, such as connection speed and stability.
What is Starlink satellite internet like?
Beyond its potential, it offers some disadvantages. One of them is higher latency compared to terrestrial connections, which affects activities that require real-time responses. Additionally, the connection may be vulnerable to adverse weather conditions, such as storms or heavy rain, which can interrupt service.
The initial cost of equipment and monthly subscription can be high, making it less accessible for some users. Starlink satellite internet works through a network of satellites in low orbit that communicate directly with a receiving antenna installed by the user.
These satellites, known as the “Starlink constellation,” are positioned at a height of approximately 550 kilometers above Earth, which reduces latency and improves connection speed compared to traditional satellites.
When a user connects to the Internet, the Starlink antenna sends and receives signals through satellites, at the same time connected to ground stations linked to global fiber optic networks, allowing data to be transferred quickly between the user and internet servers.
Installation of the system is simple and includes a satellite dish and a WiFi router, that are configured to automatically capture satellite signals. Once up and running, Starlink offers speeds that can exceed 100 Mbps, with a stable connection even in rural or remote areas where other services do not reach.
Despite its advantages, Starlink satellite internet can be affected by adverse weather conditions and has high initial and monthly costs compared to terrestrial options.
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, has received approval from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use its satellite network and offer connectivity services to T-Mobile phones.
It is the first time that a satellite company has been allowed to collaborate with a mobile phone provider, to provide coverage directly from space. Thanks to this alliance, second-generation Starlink satellites will be able to support the T-Mobile signal in remote areas or places without coverage by traditional terrestrial networks.
According to the FCC, consumers will be able to connect from their current devices, even outside the range of T-Mobile’s terrestrial network. This opens new possibilities to guarantee communication in rural or difficult-to-access areas.
The FCC statement states that This collaboration will bring important benefits, such as better access to emergency services. This is crucial in situations where there are no terrestrial networks available to make calls or send messages to 911.
Although the exact activation date of the service has not yet been announced, the telecommunications company has launched a website where users can register to be the first to try it. This is https://es.t-mobile.com/coverage/satellite-phone-service. Users only have to access and press the option ‘Register now’.
Source: Ambito
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