Subj : cheap 5G coverage via Starlink
To   : Andeddu
From : Ogg
Date : Tue Jul 13 2021 08:58:00

Hello Andeddu!

** On Sunday 11.07.21 - 13:11, Andeddu wrote to Nightfox:

 A> I believe that cheap 5G coverage via Starlink may be the
 A> solution for large geographic regions such as the USA.

Cheap is not a realistic adjective to describe Starlink.  :D

I qualified for an initial rollout of the Starlink gear at my  
home.  But the upfront cost for the equipment was over $600,  
and the ongoing monthly was well over $100 too.

There was no assurance that the equipment could be replaced  
economically should it sustain weather/electrical damage.  
Another $600 would be a big blow.

I dunno..  but maybe being in the rural setting as I am now,
doesn't need all the wizbang of high-speed internet when the
the peace and beauty of the rural life-style is why I prefer  
this setting.  A simple 4G phone (3G speeds) activated as a  
moble hotspot seems to be quite enough and far less expensive  
than a Starlink solution.


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