Critics of Starlink may be quick to point out that the satellite internet service does not really match the current speeds of the best fiber optic internet, but for those in remote areas, the Elon Musk constellation has all the potential to change the game. An example of this was recently shared by a Starlink user who shared his experience with the satellite internet service while staying in an off-grid cabin at an altitude of 10,725 feet.
In a post on the subreddit r / Starlink, u / wolf_lodge noted that he could hardly believe he had access to the internet while staying in his remote cabin. The cabin is located in the Rocky Mountains, just a few miles west of Aspen, Colorado, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Considering how remote the location is, it is almost difficult to believe that the cabin has high-speed Internet access.
I can’t believe this is a reality. Internet at 10,725 feet in my cabin off the grid. Thank you starlink team, you are really changing the world. from r / Starlink
The Starlink user did not share the exact speed of his internet connection when a video of the setup was shared online, although he did demonstrate how quickly he can upload YouTube videos to a tablet computer. Based on the speed of the video streaming platform, it appears that the off-grid cabin high in the Rocky Mountains was able to get good access to the Internet thanks to Starlink.
The fact that Starlink provides Internet access to these remote areas is further highlighted by the actual journey from the satellite system to the cabin. As the off-grid home is located at an altitude of 10,725 feet, the Starlink kit had to survive a 5-mile snowmobile ride up the mountain. Needless to say, the satellite internet kit was able to reach its entire destination and was ready to be delivered as soon as it was set up.
I figured if the equipment survived Fedex, then it could survive a 5-mile snowmobile ride. That’s the theory anyway. 😳 Good luck starlink, your climb to 10,725 feet in altitude starts now. 🤞🏻 from r / Starlink
Starlink is still in its early stages, with the constellation having just over 1,000 satellites in orbit today. This is a fraction of what Elon Musk predicts for the system, which is expected to grow to around 42,000 satellites when completed. Once this is done, Starlink has the potential to bring Internet access to all corners of the world, including areas located at 10,725 feet above sea level, or perhaps even higher.
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