Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet provider, is set to double speed later this year a tweet by Elon Musk, posted in response to someone who has just received their Starlink beta kit (via CNET). The company currently promises speeds between 50 to 150 Mbps, and Musk specifically mentions a 300 Mbps target in his tweet.
While 300 Mbps is not unheard of, it is faster than many people currently have, especially in the low to medium population density areas to which Musk speaks. a second tweet.
The speed will double to ~ 300Mb / s and the delay will drop to ~ 20ms later this year
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 22 February 2021
Most of the earth by the end of the year, next year, then it’s about the densification of the cover.
It is important to note that cellular use will always have the advantage in dense urban areas.
Satellites are best in areas with low to medium population density.
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 22 February 2021
In the reply, Elon also tells the person that their delay should also improve to about 20 ms. In the quick-test screenshots, their delay was 34 and 44 ms, respectively, while Starlink’s website would expect between 20 and 40 ms during the beta.
The speed increase and latency improvements should come as a pleasant surprise to anyone making a $ 100 pre-order from Starlink. However, it is known that Elon’s promises about the future must be taken with a grain of salt, especially when it comes to timelines. However, it shows that SpaceX wants to speed up Starlink, and that it may be able to keep up with what is available from a copper wire running to your home.