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VintageChemistry t1_j9enqyb wrote

Is it possible Starlink could become the No.1 Global ISP? Or is there a fundamental disadvantage to using satellite internet Vs fiber/wire that makes Starlink a got-to only when there isn't an alternative?

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ethereal3xp OP t1_j9fa5by wrote

I think for those that travel a lot. It's a no brainer.

Once high speed travel....becomes more local transit like. This type of global ISP will be in serious demand

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Poncho_au t1_j9fff22 wrote

It’s fundamentally impossible they’ll be the #1 carried carrier globally. That’s due to physics. A wireless communication medium cannot be even competitive in comparison to a fibre optic communication medium so in high population density areas that fibre makes sense they’ll have low customer counts.
In rural areas though they could absolutely become the #1 ISP.

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ethereal3xp OP t1_j9fhrog wrote

I disagree

Many people (after covid years).... are not going out as much

Even if they are. Half the time try to locate/leverage wifi network

My point is... not having the fastest cellular speed wont be a deal break for some. (As long as it is not prehistoric speed of 2g or 3g)

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