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minus-squarefrightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up63·8 hours agoBasic physics says satellites using Ku-band or whatever they use can’t compete with fibre. Satellite internet has its uses like for ships at sea.
minus-squaresugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up17·7 hours agoOr rural and remote areas. I think it would be a ton of fun to go backpacking with a foldable solar panel and an antenna.
Basic physics says satellites using Ku-band or whatever they use can’t compete with fibre.
Satellite internet has its uses like for ships at sea.
Or rural and remote areas. I think it would be a ton of fun to go backpacking with a foldable solar panel and an antenna.