Starlink Speeds Soaring: Gigabits and Beyond on the Horizon
Matilda
Starlink Speeds Soaring: Gigabits and Beyond on the Horizon
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is on a fast track to blazing speeds, with future plans for a staggering 2 gigabits per second (Gbps) download capability. This exciting development was revealed by SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell at the Annual Baron Investment Conference, raising the bar for internet access across the globe. Starlink's Moore's Law for Space: Shotwell compared Starlink's advancements in satellite communication to Moore's Law, the principle that predicted the doubling of transistors on a computer chip every two years. She stated, "The cycle of the increased capacity is basically on the same cycle as chipsets, which is like double the capability every two years." This rapid innovation promises significant improvements in user experience for Starlink. Current Starlink Speeds and Limitations: Currently, Starlink offers download speeds ranging from 100 to 200 Mbps depending on location, with a single dish setup. While this i…
