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[Bruce]

Wake me when any of this science fiction happens.

What is science fiction about Star Link?

 

[slice1900]

Which is 100% untrue.

Doesn't work on ESPN+.

When I made that comment I was talking about "real" streaming services like ESPN+ not Youtube TV, Sling TV etc. which are the same old linear TV delivered via IP rather than cable or satellite.

 

[Juan]

What is science fiction about Star Link?

Customers

 

[Bruce]

Customers

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet surpasses 400,000 subscribers globally. Elon Musk's SpaceX told the Federal Communications Commission in a presentation last week that its Starlink satellite internet service now has over 400,000 subscribers around the world.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet surpasses 400,000 subscribers globally

Elon Musk's SpaceX told the FCC in a presentation last week that its Starlink satellite internet service now has more than 400,000 subscribers around the world.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Juan]

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet surpasses 400,000 subscribers globally. Elon Musk's SpaceX told the Federal Communications Commission in a presentation last week that its Starlink satellite internet service now has over 400,000 subscribers around the world.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet surpasses 400,000 subscribers globally

Elon Musk's SpaceX told the FCC in a presentation last week that its Starlink satellite internet service now has more than 400,000 subscribers around the world.

www.cnbc.com

How many are on the waiting list?

 

[Mochuf]

How many are on the waiting list?

Move the goalposts much?

 

[meStevo]

Move the goalposts much?

This would imply the goalposts actually stop at some point. With him they don't, it's always something else.

 

[Juan]

Move the goalposts much?

Not really..Nobody answered how many starlink customers are in the united states..specifically residential customers

 

[Juan]

Not really..Nobody answered how many starlink customers are in the united states..specifically residential customers

Sounds pricy

In April of last year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said that Starlink wanted to keep pricing as simple and transparent as possible, and had no plans to introduce service tiers into the mix. However, that approach seems to be changing in 2022 with the introduction of a new premium tier with a scan array that's twice as big as the standard plan and with download speeds ranging from 150-500Mbps. That tier costs $500 per month, plus an initial payment of $2,500 for the equipment. Starlink is taking orders for that tier now, and plans to launch the service later in 2022.

Starlink Internet Review: Low Satellite, High Pricing

Starlink's growing fleet of low-orbiting satellites can deliver fast speeds and low latency, but the service isn't cheap.

www.cnet.com

 

[Yespage]

No, I have a ipad to keep me busy during commercials, go take a wizz or let the Labs out.

So YOU let the dogs out!

 

[Ronnie-]

Sounds pricy

In April of last year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said that Starlink wanted to keep pricing as simple and transparent as possible, and had no plans to introduce service tiers into the mix. However, that approach seems to be changing in 2022 with the introduction of a new premium tier with a scan array that's twice as big as the standard plan and with download speeds ranging from 150-500Mbps. That tier costs $500 per month, plus an initial payment of $2,500 for the equipment. Starlink is taking orders for that tier now, and plans to launch the service later in 2022.

Starlink Internet Review: Low Satellite, High Pricing

Starlink's growing fleet of low-orbiting satellites can deliver fast speeds and low latency, but the service isn't cheap.

www.cnet.com

That obviously isn’t the price for the normal tier. As noted in the link.

 

[raoul5788]

Lol if it’s taking 20-30 seconds get a newer Roku, or another streamer.

I know with the Directv equipment I had, thay many still use, there was nothing instantaneous about swapping channels. The lag would drive me crazy. Even now when I’m using Directv in other locations I find myself frustrated that it’s so laggy in responding.

So glad I swapped to streaming with its faster response times. Try it!!!!!

I have Directv and there is virtually no lag to speak of.

 

[Tony1097]

Some of this might depend on if you are using the Genie system or not. I've notice stats updates online coming a lot quicker (meaning the D* lag is longer) since we got the Genies

 

[comp9]

I have Directv and there is virtually no lag to speak of.

Switch to YTTV or Directv Stream and you will see the lag everyone refers to

 

[Juan]

That obviously isn’t the price for the normal tier. As noted in the link.

Thats the tier thats comparable to a cable modem when you need multiple HD streams...I get 800 meg for like 70 a month...the regular starlink tier sounds ok but speeds probably drop depending how many users are online..just like a cable modem

 

[Bruce]

Switch to YTTV or Directv Stream and you will see the lag everyone refers to

Again, there is barely any lag, no more then with Traditional Providers, I have already timed it a few times, 3-4 seconds at the most.

While watching something, hit back arrow on the Roku, guide pops up, select what you want by hitting ok, as soon as you do so, the show you selected pops up instantly.

The only time it would take longer is if you have trouble finding something to watch.

Now I have had DirecTV, Dish and Comcast, there is always a few second lag in changing channels.

 

[Juan]

Again, there is barely any lag, no more then with Traditional Providers, I have already timed it a few times, 3-4 seconds at the most.

While watching something, hit back arrow on the Roku, guide pops up, select what you want by hitting ok, as soon as you do so, the show you selected pops up instantly.

The only time it would take longer is if you have trouble finding something to watch.

Now I have had DirecTV, Dish and Comcast, there is always a few second lag in changing channels.

What speed is your internet?

 

[Bruce]

What speed is your internet?

1G, but the ethernet port on the Roku Ultra is only 10/100, which is what I use since I prefer it wired.

 

[Mochuf]

Not really..Nobody answered how many starlink customers are in the united states..specifically residential customers

And what does the waiting list have to do with 400,000 customers. All new services will have waiting lists. Satellites are launched on a regular basis and there are customers currently being served. Not a fantasy at all.

 

[Mochuf]

Sounds pricy

In April of last year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said that Starlink wanted to keep pricing as simple and transparent as possible, and had no plans to introduce service tiers into the mix. However, that approach seems to be changing in 2022 with the introduction of a new premium tier with a scan array that's twice as big as the standard plan and with download speeds ranging from 150-500Mbps. That tier costs $500 per month, plus an initial payment of $2,500 for the equipment. Starlink is taking orders for that tier now, and plans to launch the service later in 2022.

Starlink Internet Review: Low Satellite, High Pricing

Starlink's growing fleet of low-orbiting satellites can deliver fast speeds and low latency, but the service isn't cheap.

www.cnet.com

Go and price Hughesnet and let us know which is a better deal.