Hawthorne, June 21: Starlink Mini, a compact satellite internet device , has been unveiled by SpaceX, a space exploration company led by Elon Musk. This portable Starlink Wi-Fi router, small enough to fit in a backpack, ensures uninterrupted internet connectivity no matter where you are. In a recent expansion, Elon Musk's Starlink company has extended its internet service to new countries.
According to multiple reports, Starlink Mini's price starts at $599 (about Rs 50,000). This new portable device is launched to provide satellite internet connectivity to customers anywhere they go. It will offer high-speed and low-latency internet on the go. SpaceX-owned internet company is reportedly giving customers a "limited offer" to buy its Starlink Mini at $599 in an early access release. RBI Announces New URL Change for Its DBIE Portal, Effective From Today; Check Details.
Elon Musk's Post on Setting Up and Using Starlink Mini:
I just set it up right now and am writing this post through space.
Took less than 5 mins. Easily carried in a backpack.
This product will change the world.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2024
The reports mentioned that it would be $100 more than the base model "standard" antenna sold through its Residential services; however, they mentioned that the company would soon lower the price tag. In an email, SpaceX said that its goal would be to reduce the price tag of Starlink worldwide, especially for areas where connectivity has not been affordable or unavailable.
The reports said that in addition to the $599 price tag, the Starlink Mini service would cost $150 per month. Moreover, Elon Musk's satellite internet company would offer Mini services at an additional cost of $30 for each month's bundle on top of $120 as monthly Residential service charges. YouTube Premium Cancellation: Google-Owned Video Platform Starts Cancelling Premium Subscriptions Bought Cheaper in Different Country Using VPN,
Starlink Mini Size, Specifications and Capability
Starlink Mini has a similar size and weight as any laptop. It weighs around two pounds and has the following dimensions: 12x10x1.5 inches. Starlink Mini reportedly has a built-in Wi-Fi router, which consumes less power to stay turned on. In terms of speed, the Mini allows people to download at 100mbps (megabits per second). Elon Musk also said that Starlink would change the world. He shared his experience setting up the device and using its internet to send messages on X.
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