No one is talking about this. ELON BTFO

  • enu@lemmy.worldM
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    10 months ago

    I’m not sure I see how this stays a profitable service if they’re losing equipment worth 250m in just a single season.

    • SHOW_ME_YOUR_ASSHOLE@lemm.ee
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      10 months ago

      The price has gone up significantly since I got my starlink dish around the time it first became available. The price of the basic dish is $100 more than it was when I purchased mine and the monthly service itself has gone up significantly as well though I don’t remember exactly how much.

      Starlink also has more expensive offerings for use on moving vehicles and boats that probably helps offset the cost.

      Im curious to see how it will all play out though. I love starlink but it definitely hasn’t lived up to Daddy Musk’s promises. My speeds are usually below 100mbps and he said that starlink could deliver gigabit.

      Even with the price increases and the slower speeds it does a great job in the middle of nowhere when there are literally no other options for communication.

      I got my vehicle stuck and needed a tow truck but there was no cell phone service so I busted out my starlink dish and was able to call a tow company 60 miles away to come rescue me which was cool.