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December 8, 2025
Starlink made ‘work from home’ possible from anywhere
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TL;DR
- Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, enables remote work from anywhere with its low-latency, high-bandwidth connection.
- Launched in 2019, Starlink now has over 9,000 operational satellites, providing denser coverage and improved reliability.
- Performance metrics for Starlink include 20-50ms latency and download speeds of 100-400Mbps.
- Recent changes like price increases and the removal of the pause feature have led users to seek alternatives.
- Amazon's Leo service is the most significant near-term competitor, with a broader rollout expected in 2026.
- Other potential competitors like Eutelsat OneWeb, China's Spacesail, and Europe's IRIS² face various deployment and market access challenges.
- Concerns about orbital debris and light pollution from satellite constellations are ongoing.
- Third-generation Starlink satellites expected in 2026 aim to offer gigabit speeds, contingent on Starship's operational status.
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