Customers would also need to pay $599 as a one-time fee for the Starlink kit, the SpaceX-owned company said.
, an email sent by the company to prospective customers said. The service promises users an internet connection almost anywhere on land.
Starlink uses a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites to provide wireless internet connectivity even in remotely located areas. The service is currently available in 48 countries around the globe and is powered by a constellation of over 3,500 satellites. SpaceX has plans to deploy up to 42,000 satellites to increase its coverage all over the planet.
SpaceX plans to use the ability of its satellites to communicate with each other to provide the roaming service. Called inter-satellite links or, most commonly, space lasers, Starlink satellites can communicate and share data with each other to reduce their reliance on ground stations and reduce latency in networks.
While promising ultra-high speeds and low latency, the company has also warned users that there could be poor or no connection periods. SpaceX plans to address this issue over time, perhaps has more satellites added to its constellation. The company has also reminded users that the services are contingent on the regulatory approvals for Starlink services worldwide. A map on the company's website shows where Starlink's services are currently active and where they are still awaiting approvals. Nevertheless, the company sent emails to users in regions where the service has not yet begun,
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