Door County, Wisconsin isamong the areasthat have become public beta testing sites for Starlink.
The service is desperately needed in more remote areas, experts say.
The constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced satellites, and provide high-speed access to areas around the world.
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Among its customers could be the many Americans who live in places where broadband is hard to come by.
In tribal regions, almost one-third of the population lacks access.
The price may be well worth it to some rural customers who have struggled to find broadband service.
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“However, the cost of fiber optic cable makes it prohibitive for low-density housing regions.”
But Starlink wont replace fiber optic lines, industry observers say.
The cost of fiber optic cable makes it prohibitive for low-density housing regions.
The Starlink service should get better as more satellites are boosted into orbit.
The company has indicated it aims to pursue a more comprehensive release sometime this year, Cooper said.
“That said, the company has no commercial satellites in orbit as of [right now].”
The two companies are battling over interference between their constellations of satellites.
Amazon has protested Starlinks orbital parameters, claiming it would interfere with its operations.
Rural internet users could be in for a speed boost if Starlink fulfills its promises.
Lets just hope the Starlink crafts dont cross paths with Amazons satellites.
