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Starlink Direct to Cell (direct.starlink.com)
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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

How many thousands of dollars?

It's $600 to get the equipment set up, and $110 a month thereafter. It's the only viable solution for some, but I have to wonder if ISP's are truly to blame for 95% of our rural internet issues.

Maybe instead of 4,000 space launches, we should hold ISP's accountable and provide better solutions on the ground that don't fuck up the environment and ruin our view of the stars for generations to come.