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communication:internet [2022/05/11 19:13] princess_fluffypants [Satellite Internet] |
communication:internet [2022/05/11 19:15] princess_fluffypants [Satellite Internet] |
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The catch is that Starlink //only// works in remote areas. If you have a cell phone signal, you're probably not far away enough from civilization to get Starlink. See the coverage availability map here: https://www.starlink.com/map | The catch is that Starlink //only// works in remote areas. If you have a cell phone signal, you're probably not far away enough from civilization to get Starlink. See the coverage map here: https://www.starlink.com/map |
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The receiver((who's official name is "Dishy McFlatface")) is also fairly large (about the size of a pizza box) and takes a lot of power (50-100w continuous draw). It's a //portable// solution, but not a //mobile// solution. The receiver isn't designed for the sort of vibration and forces imparted when driving, so the majority of Starlink users keep the dish inside the van with them and only deploy it when they're stopped somewhere for an extended period of time. | The receiver((who's official name is "Dishy McFlatface")) is also fairly large (about the size of a pizza box) and takes a lot of power (50-100w continuous draw). It's a //portable// solution, but not a //mobile// solution. The receiver isn't designed for the sort of vibration and forces imparted when driving, so the majority of Starlink users keep the dish inside the van with them and only deploy it when they're stopped somewhere for an extended period of time. |