Starlink is a telecommunications satellite system created by the American company SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk. The system should consist of about 12,000 satellites located in the so-called low Earth orbit at three altitudes - 340 km, 550 km and 1150 km above the Earth. Why buildingut to use the new Internet?

Starlink - Internet for all?

Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet access around the world. In each coverage area, orders are processed in turn. Using advanced low-earth orbit satellites, Starlink enables video chatting, online gaming, streaming and other high-speed data services previously not possible via satellite.

Users can expect download speeds of 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps and latency of 20 ms in most locations. The Starlink kit comes with everything you need to connect to the Internet, including the Starlink device, Wi-Fi router, cables, and lawn mounting brackets. To connect to the Internet, the Starlink antenna needs to have a clear view of the sky. Therefore, it makes sense to download the Starlink app to determine the best installation location.

Why do I need the Internet from Starlink?

Starlink is ideal for regions where the connection was unreliable or completely unavailable. People around the world use Starlink to access education, healthcare and even communications support during natural disasters. Starlink is also leading the way in innovations to reduce satellite brightness, minimize the impact on astronomy and preserve the natural night sky for everyone to enjoy.

SpaceX is leveraging its expertise in rockets and spacecraft to deliver the world's most advanced broadband Internet system. As the world's leading provider of commercial in-orbit services - and the only provider of reusable orbital-class rockets - SpaceX has solid experience in both spacecraft and orbital operations, the company said.

How does the service work?

Service is guaranteed only at the service address specified in the order. If you move the Starlink outside the programmed area, no satellites will be scheduled for Starlink operation. Changing the service address may prevent you from reverting to the original address due to availability restrictions. After the update, service to the previous address will be terminated. Orders are processed based on the date you first ordered Starlink. If you move to a new location, your place in the queue at your new location will be based on the date of your first order.

Starlink mobile application

To connect to the satellite Internet, the Starlink antenna must have a clear view of the sky. Most users do not accurately estimate the field of view of their Starlink antenna. To ensure the best possible service, download the Starlink app before installation to estimate the field of view at your chosen installation location.

Screenshots from the Starlink mobile application

You can download the Starlink mobile app for free from the App Store and Google Play:

Download from the App Store

Download from Google Play

For more information, including an order form and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the official website of the service at starlink.com.

Starlink terminals are already in Ukraine

Elon Musk, President of SpaceX, personally oversaw the delivery of Starlink terminals to Ukraine. The Starlink terminals could prove to be extremely useful. Ukraine's Internet infrastructure still seems to be functioning relatively well, despite the ongoing hostilities not only in the physical world but also in cyberspace. The Internet is being used to continue to run the government relatively efficiently, as well as by ordinary citizens who are able to keep in touch with their relatives in the war-torn country.