Starlink is a device that connects directly with a satellite, which gives you access to Wi-Fi and phone service. It’s an internet service owned by American aerospace company SpaceX, which was founded by Elon Musk in 2015 but started production actively in 2019.
DOES STARLINK OFFER 5G?
The internet from Starlink offers a download speed of 114 Mbps, so let’s say a minimum of 50 Mbps to 260 Mbps maximum download speed. While 5G technology can provide download speeds of up to 20 Gigabits, you are getting up to 300 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. The main point that makes these rivals different is speed and latency.
The difference in internet speed is enormous and can greatly impact what services you can use efficiently. There are things to consider between Starlink, 5G router, and fibre!
- Internet speed
- Mobility of Internet kit
- Affordability
- Location
WHY STARLINK IS COST!
Launching satellites into space is an expensive process. The process can cost between $10 million and $500 million. If you do the conversion in Naira, that’s quite a lot of money. Placing a satellite in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) can cost as much as $77,000 per kilogram of payload, highlighting the substantial expenses involved in satellite launches.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE STARLINK BOX
- The Starlink hardware (Starlink Dish)
- The Starlink base
- The 75FT cable
- 6ft power cable
- The Mesh router
With Starlink internet, a team or an individual can go for far away trips in remote areas and not worry about internet connection because Starlink gets its connectivity directly from satellite technology. That is outta space, the same tech used by satellite TV companies, like DStv, for example, to deliver broadband Internet. But Starlink keeps improving because they keep planting and increasing the number of Starlink satellites in space. So definitely, the Starlink internet service will get stronger as time goes on.
Nigeria was among the first African countries to have access to Starlink internet.
According to Starlink, 128 devices can connect at the same time. The more people connecting to your router, the slower your speed! Also, we should note that Starlink can’t work without electricity. It requires a constant power supply. So imagine going on a boat expedition that requires you to stay on the internet for updates. Starlink is the best device you can go for provided that you have a solar system that has been set up on the boat for uninterrupted internet supply! Might happen to be one of the most memorable trips ever, Imagine uninterrupted internet at all times even if you guys sail to the middle of the sea. Starlink is perfect for adventure!
Starlink has provided coverage to over 80 countries thus far, and the company intends to offer global mobile broadband.
As of May 2024, the company had 3 million subscribers with over 23,897 subscribers in Nigeria 🇳🇬
At BestplugGadgets we sell Starlink and Starlink accessories, we offer installation and same-day shipping once an order is made from our store.
This is amazing technology, you said the starlink works with constant power supply, so that means the battery can’t be charged to be used when there’s no power supply?
There’s no battery to charge. Once the mesh router is connected to electricity the internet will be connected but in the case of power outage Starlink can be surported with ups device or solar system.
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