Starlink Mini has begun its first launch stage. The pocket antenna to access satellite internet networks is now available on a limited basis in the United States and some Latin American countries such as Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama.
This new hardware It was confirmed in recent days by Elon Musk, CEO of Starlink. The company explains on its support page that the device and associated subscription plan are available to a small group of users, by invitation only. He promises that the product will expand its reach, but has no estimated dates for this to happen.
How Starlink works, how much it costs and why it is so different from other internet services
Price, technology, installation and even how it works in the rain: this is everything you need to know about Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service.
What is Starlink Mini?
“Starlink Mini is a compact and portable kit that fits easily into a backpack, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet on the go,” the company says. It has a length of 430 millimeters (mm), a width of 334 mm and a height of 79 mm. Its dimensions are comparable to those of a laptop.
It incorporates a modem with support for WiFi 5 networks. It is compatible with all Starlink mesh systems and It has the capacity to connect up to 128 devices. These features guarantee a speed of between 50 and 100 megabytes per second, with a latency of 23 milliseconds. The antenna is therefore useful for playing 4K videos, playing video games and viewing materials in streaming.
Starlink Mini has the capacity to connect up to 128 devices.Courtesy Starlink
Where is it available and how much does it cost?
Starlink Mini can be purchased by selected users residing in the United States, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama. Those interested must purchase a plan or subscription add-on to use the antenna. The service only operates regionally, so it cannot be used in other markets.
Purchasing and contracting conditions vary between countries. In the United States, the device can only be accessed through an invitation program. Starlink has begun sending a series of emails to its “initial customers” to be part of the early launch plan.
People who decide to participate in the initiative must make a one-time payment for the equipment of $599. Added to this is a fee of $30 per month to acquire the “Mini Roam” service. The product is offered as an add-on to the Standard package subscription that costs $120 per month.
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