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SpaceX says states should dump fiber plans, give all grant money to Starlink (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 73 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Basic physics says satellites using Ku-band or whatever they use can't compete with fibre.

Satellite internet has its uses like for ships at sea.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Or rural and remote areas. I think it would be a ton of fun to go backpacking with a foldable solar panel and an antenna.

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