'Starlink Mini': High-Speed Internet, Fits in a Backpack, Now Available in the US

It's weighs less than 15 pounds. It's 17 inches wide. And in June Elon Musk said it was 'easily carried in a backpack. This product will change the world.'

And now, CNET reports:

Calling all digital nomads and van-lifers: SpaceX's Starlink Mini is now available everywhere in the US. The small antenna costs $599 and requires a monthly subscription of either $50 or $165, depending on which plan you choose. Thanks to thousands of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink has the unique ability to send high-speed internet just about anywhere. Standard service is great for home internet in rural areas, while the provider's Roam service and new portable dish are ideal for staying connected on the go...

The Mini is a satellite dish and Wi-Fi router all in one that's about the size of a laptop. According to Starlink's website, it uses approximately half the power of Starlink's standard dish. It can be powered with a portable USB battery and can 'melt snow and withstand sleet, heavy rain and harsh winds.'
The article adds that users 'can connect up to 128 devices, and it promises low latency... According to Starlink's broadband labels, your download speeds typically range from 30 to 100Mbps and 5 to 25Mbps in upload.'

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