With the premium service, Starlink users can be given 150-500 Mbps download speed and 20-30ms latency. Latency is the time taken by the data signal from point A to point B and then back to point A. It is measured in milliseconds (ms). Higher latency means delay in data transmission. The lower the latency, the faster the internet will run. Generally a latency range of 20ms to 40ms is considered better.
Starlink has stated on its website that the premium service has been designed in such a way that it will work well even in bad weather. If there is any problem, then users will get support on priority basis. This support will work round the clock. Starlink’s services are not yet available in all localities.
SpaceX, which operates Starlink, recently launched 49 satellites to improve satellite internet. The company is aiming to launch more than 2000 satellites in total. More satellite launches are expected in the coming weeks. US officials have allowed SpaceX to launch 12,000 mini-satellites.
This project has been designed to bring internet to remote areas. But there are concerns that the increasing number of small satellites will crowd the Earth’s orbit and pose many dangers.
However, Starlink has asked interested users of the ‘Premium’ service to reserve slots on the company’s website. Its deliveries will start in the second quarter of this year.
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