The expansion of Starlink, satellite internet service Elon Musk, keep going. The most recent of the company is its Global Roaming service, which guarantees the user Internet in almost the whole world.
At the moment, it is not available to all Starlink customers, since in several countries the Internet of SpaceX is not active.
The company sent an email to some clients, explaining the details about Global Roaming.
The highlight is that the service it costs $200 per month, paying a one-time fee of $599 for the Starlink kit. Includes:
- A satellite dish to connect to the satellites.
- a tripod
- WiFi router.
Payment can only be made in US dollars. In addition, in case you do not feel comfortable with the Internet, there is the possibility of obtaining a refund of the kit within 30 days of installation.
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The speed offered was not disclosed, but according to Starlink they are expected “high speeds and low latency, as well as short periods of poor or no connection.”
“The project It would improve considerably over time.” added the company of Elon Musk.
In South America, Starlink is on the waiting list for countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and Ecuador. Others, like Colombia, Brazil, Peru and Chile they already have it active, while Venezuela is kept isolated.
“Global Roaming services are dependent on regulatory approvals,” Starlink noted in the email, with a link to your map, in accordance with Business Insider.
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Starlink has been through financial problems recently, especially for his entry into the Ukrainian War. Elon Musk’s Internet has been of enormous help to the government of Volodimir Zelensky in its resistance against the Russian invasion, ordered by Vladimir Putin.
Musk said last October that the company is “losing money” in Ukraine, asking the Pentagon to help with in-country service payments.
Also, Starlink is still losing money! It is insanely difficult for a LEO communications constellation to avoid bankruptcy – that was the fate of every company that tried this before.
When asked what the goal of Starlink was at a space conference, I said “not go bankrupt”.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 14, 2022
According to the tycoon, SpaceX spent about $20 million a month to operate Starlink in the European nation, in conflict with Russia since February 24, 2022.
Musk’s company recently restricted the use of satellite internet to the Ukrainian military, saying it was only for communication issues and not for drone management. The tycoon indicated that his interest was to “avoid World War III”.