[LINK] SpaceX / Starlink internet services now available for preorders

[Nic English]

A report I read claimed 20-40ms but I’ve lost the link :(

This is a US report from last year:

> SpaceX Starlink speeds revealed as beta users get downloads of 11 to 60Mbps
> Ookla tests aren't showing the gigabit speeds SpaceX teased, but it's early.
> 
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/08/spacex-starlink-beta-tests-show-speeds-up-to-60mbps-latency-as-low-as-31ms/

Nicholas English
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There will always be a market for tin foil hats while we have electricity ... do we have electricity?!

> On 10 Feb 2021, at 6:46 pm, Stephen Loosley <stephenloosley at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Rob writes,
> 
>> Wouldn't that suffer with the same problems as previous satellite
>> based Internet solutions?   In particular, high latency.  I know this
>> has been a problem for gamers in the past.  Rob
> 
> Maybe, but now a low orbit?
> 
> 
>> [Preorder] Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet (up to 150Mb/s) $139/Month + $809 Setup @ SpaceX / Starlink
>> 
>> 
>> Go to Deal:  https://www.starlink.com
>> 
>> MSG posted on 09/02/2021 - 13:25  starlink.com (3842 clicks)
>> Last edited 09/02/2021 - 13:48 by 1 other user
>> 
>> 
>> Elon Musk’s space venture - SpaceX / Starlink is now available for preorders
>> 
>> Starlink is a satellite internet service providing high-speed, low latency broadband internet with speeds from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms.
>> 
>> Early beta users are reporting speeds of 100Mbps+.
>> 
>> For Australian addresses, the estimated date for coverage is mid-to-late 2021.
>> 
>> Preorders cost $139. When the service goes live, you will need to pay $809 for hardware (satellite dish + shipping) and a $139/month service fee.
>> 
>> This looks like an attractive option for those on NBN satellite. Also can be worthwhile to replace a slower NBN connection due to the exorbitant prices for a NBN FTTP upgrade: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/602365
>> 
>> 
>> *   Starlink is now delivering initial beta service both domestically and internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the populated world in 2021.
>> 
>> 
>> *   During beta, users can expect to see data speeds vary from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms in most locations over the next several months as we enhance the Starlink system. There will also be brief periods of no connectivity at all.
>> 
>> 
>> *   As we launch more satellites, install more ground stations and improve our networking software, data speed, latency and uptime will improve dramatically.
>> 
>> As a point of reference, the best speeds achieved on Starlink in USA are
>> 
>> Download: 209.17 Mbps
>> Upload: 47.74 Mbps
>> Ping: 15 ms
>> 
>> List of Confirmed Starlink Speed Tests(reddit.com)
>> https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/i9w09n/list_of_confirmed_starlink_speed_tests/
>> 
>> Ref: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/603349?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter_am
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