And we share some critical tips for putting Starlink to use in a mobile environment, dealing with the systems limitations and inevitable frustrations. This guide will help you understand when and where Starlink makes sense to add to your RV or boat connectivity arsenal. "Starlink is designed for low to medium population density, which means we can hit max users in some areas fast." Starlink internet is a dream come true for many who RV and boat who venture far from cellular coverage.īut Starlink is not without its limitations - even Elon Musk has frequently warned that Starlink is best thought of as a compliment and not a replacement for cellular networks, pointing out that: Starlink combined with 5G makes for a "best of all worlds" technomadic combination. In February 2021 SpaceX began to allow anyone to put down a deposit to pre-order Starlink service, but even though the beta period is now seemingly over - Starlink is still under active development and has a LONG way to go before it is fully deployed and has coverage & capacity everywhere.Īs of early 2022, SpaceX is less than half-way towards its goal of deploying the initial Phase 1 constellation of 4,396 Starlink satellites - which will be followed by an additional 7,518 Phase 2 satellites and then a proposed additional 30,000 next generation satellites after that.īuilding a satellite constellation this large is a truly audacious undertaking.īut the ultimate goal is to be able to provide fast, affordable, low-latency internet - anywhere in the world with a clear view of the sky. We have been tracking the development of Starlink since the constellation was first proposed back in 2015, through the launch of prototype satellites in 20, and through the limited public beta launch in 2020. Starlink is initially targeting fixed residential installations in relatively limited areas, and mobility is not (yet!) officially supported.īut many have been discovering that Starlink can work great in a "portable" fashion for RV use - as long as you understand the compromises and trade-offs inherent at this phase of Starlink's deployment. This insanely ambitious low earth orbit satellite constellation launched by Elon Musk with the goal of delivering broadband satellite internet to even the most remote locations on Earth, and eventually even to Mars. Satellite internet is rapidly evolving, and the most prominent and promising new mobile internet option for RV and Boat connectivity is SpaceX's Starlink.
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