Service satellite internet Starlink of SpaceX It has generated great expectation around the world.
An increasingly large constellation of satellites is being deployed by the company Elon Musk to provide fast internet in even the most remote locations.
But how fast is Starlink? Data of Ooklathe company behind the well-known SpeedTest y DownDetector, they show us.
Starlink prevails among satellite operators in North America
There is no doubt that Starlink is the best internet satellite operator nowadays.
both in Mexico, Canada y USA, with in a SpaceX above 90 Mbps download, far surpassing Viasat y HughesNet, which have their best speeds just above 22 Mbps.
And more importantly, the latency of Starlink is much lower, reaching maximums of 79 ms. Other satellite companies exceed 600 ms.
Starlink still has ground to improve. Downloads barely reach 19.10 Mbps in Mexicowhere it works best in North America.
And if we measure latency against fixed internetthere is no comparison when these services reach maximums of 14ms.
Starlink in Latin America: Chile as the spearhead
Starlink has already license to operate in the Perualthough it has not yet officially started its services for the country.
In Chile it is available and with promising results. Average downloads of 110.49 Mbps, upload of 21.05 Mbps and latency of 38ms make it a great option in places far from fixed internet connections.
Compared to fixed operators, Starlink has it more complicated in Chile. The Latin American country has the second best fixed internet connection in the world, according to SpeedTest.
The fixed operators of Chile they average 206.97 Mbps in downloads, 106.79 Mbps and latency of 6 ms.
Starlink Vs. fixed internet in Peru
Starlink looks much more attractive in the Peruwhich ranks 68th for fixed internet globally, according to Ookla.
What is offered by Starlink in Chile exceeds the average download speed and upload speed. The operators in Peru surpass the company of Elon Musk in latency and, of course, in the cost of the service.
Starlink has been improving over time
The report of Ookla indicates that Starlink It has improved its speeds in the last year.
58% improvement in Canada and 38% in USA reveal the potential of Starlink to improve by amplifying its constellation of satellites.
How much does Starlink cost?
Starlink started offering its basic service at US$99 per month, but has raised its rate to US$110.
Additionally, users of Starlink they will have to purchase a reception kit (antenna, cables and router) for US$599, in addition to paying US$60 in shipping costs.
Starlink It also has a premium service with speeds up to 500 Mbps, which costs US$500 per month.
The premium service of Starlink requires a special antenna that costs US$2,500.
Though Starlink connects with satellites, the company does not ensure the mobility of its devices. Users have to pay an extra US$25 per month to opt for a “mobile plan” that allows them to move their plate, for example, in towable vehicles.