A great solution for digital nomads who need an always-on connection is what a satellite internet company offers. Starlink. This product is Starlink mini – a completely portable laptop-sized router that you can take with you anywhere in the world.
The router also has an internal Wi-Fi antenna and can provide speeds of over 100 Mbps.
“This product will change the world,” said the SpaceX CEO. Elon Musk, in Xstating that setup took less than five minutes.
I just now set it up and am writing this post from space.
Take less than 5 minutes. Easily carried in a backpack.
This product will change the world.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2024
In particular, the Mini kit consumes an average of only 20-40 watts, which means you can power the mini antenna for two to three hours. Requires a USB-C PD power supply with a minimum power rating of 100W (20V/5A).
The mini antenna measures 11.75 x 10.2 x 1.45 inches (298.5 x 259 x 38.5 mm) and weighs only 2.43 lbs (1.1 kg) or 3.37 lbs (1. 53 kg) with 49.2 ft (15 m) DC power cord and stand. It has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and rain, including brief immersion in water.
In the US, Starlink Mini is an addition to residential plans, at least for now. The Mini bundle costs $599, which is $100 more than the standard dish, and will cost an additional $30 per month to add Mini Roam service to existing $120 plans. This gives Starlink Mini users up to 50GB of mobile data every month. opportunity to purchase more at $1 per GB based on early access invitations sent to select Starlink customers in the US.
Although Starlink Mini is new to the US, the Starlink support page says it is now available in the US. Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panamawhere it can be purchased as part of the Mini Service or Mobile – Regional Service plans.
“Our goal is to lower the price of Starlink, especially for those around the world where communications have been unavailable or completely unavailable,” the Starlink support page states. “In high usage regions such as the US, where Starlink Mini places additional demand on the satellite network, we are offering a limited number of Starlink Mini kits at a higher price.”
Source: Digital Trends
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