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Starlink announces a new premium service
Recently, Starlink, the satellite internet company of tycoon Elon Musk, has announced that it will launch a new premium service. This will allow you to have speeds of up to 500 Mbps, but it will have a price that will surprise you.
Today we are going to talk a little more about this service and we will analyze everything that it entails. We will also talk about the price, which has been one of the things that has given the most talk since its announcement.
What is StarLink?
Starlink is a project of the tycoon Elon Musk and its purpose is to provide internet to any corner of the world where the sky is visible. It is a satellite internet service that will have a network of satellites that will orbit around the world.
In order to cover the entire globe, the company plans to deploy around 40,000 satellites. So far, the company has deployed 1,145 satellites, already covering a good number of countries.
The company's main goal is to provide low-cost Internet access to everyone, even the most remote places. Without a doubt, this is a very interesting project that Starlink develops in conjunction with SpaceX, who is in charge of putting the satellites into orbit.
What is this premium service about?
As it has been known, this service will allow reaching speeds between 150 and 500 Mbps downstream, while the upload is between 20 and 40 Mbps.
Remember that the regular service is only capable of handling between 50 and 250 Mbps. Without a doubt, this is a substantial increase in speed, so it could be worth having this service.
This new service was launched in order to meet the requirements and needs of small businesses or users seeking higher speeds.
What will its price be?
The price of this service has been one of the main criticisms that this service has received. And it is that as announced, the cost of the kit is 2,500 dollars, while you will have to pay another 500 dollars for the initial subscription to reserve the service.
The monthly payments are set at $500, a price that undoubtedly escapes the pockets of many people. That is why this type of service is mainly aimed at the business sector.
Starlink's standard kit costs around $500 and the monthly fee is $99. Obviously the difference between one service and another is quite large, so if you were considering installing it you should take it into account.
What is different about the premium kit?
You're probably wondering why this kit has a $2,000 difference in price. Included in this package is a new high-speed antenna, which is what will provide speeds in excess of the 250 Mbps offered by standard service.
In addition, this antenna has better features, so it will guarantee service even in extreme weather situations.
Additionally, people who contract the Starlink premium service will have priority support from the company 24 hours a day.
Where will it be available?
For the moment, this service will be available in those places where the standard service works at the moment. That is, some parts of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and some other specific places.
As the company puts more satellites into orbit, the coverage area of the service will be extended.
Is it worth hiring this service?
This is the most important question of all and many wonder if it is really worth hiring this service. The answer is simple and it will depend on where you are.
Fiber optic services are becoming more widespread, although there are still places where this service or no other have access.
If only Starlink is available in your location, you will have no other choice, however, you will have to determine if you really need the premium service or if the standard is enough.
However, if fiber optic service is available in your area, it is not worth paying that much for Starlink. Since this service does not exceed the speed or price of fiber optic internet.
