A report I read claimed 20-40ms but I’ve lost the link :(

This is a US report from last year:

> SpaceX Starlink speeds revealed as beta users get downloads of 11 to 60Mbps
> Ookla tests aren't showing the gigabit speeds SpaceX teased, but it's early.
> 
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/08/spacex-starlink-beta-tests-show-speeds-up-to-60mbps-latency-as-low-as-31ms/

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> On 10 Feb 2021, at 6:46 pm, Stephen Loosley <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> Rob writes,
> 
>> Wouldn't that suffer with the same problems as previous satellite
>> based Internet solutions?   In particular, high latency.  I know this
>> has been a problem for gamers in the past.  Rob
> 
> Maybe, but now a low orbit?
> 
> 
>> [Preorder] Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet (up to 150Mb/s) $139/Month + 
>> $809 Setup @ SpaceX / Starlink
>> 
>> 
>> Go to Deal:  https://www.starlink.com
>> 
>> MSG posted on 09/02/2021 - 13:25  starlink.com (3842 clicks)
>> Last edited 09/02/2021 - 13:48 by 1 other user
>> 
>> 
>> Elon Musk’s space venture - SpaceX / Starlink is now available for preorders
>> 
>> Starlink is a satellite internet service providing high-speed, low latency 
>> broadband internet with speeds from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms 
>> to 40ms.
>> 
>> Early beta users are reporting speeds of 100Mbps+.
>> 
>> For Australian addresses, the estimated date for coverage is mid-to-late 
>> 2021.
>> 
>> Preorders cost $139. When the service goes live, you will need to pay $809 
>> for hardware (satellite dish + shipping) and a $139/month service fee.
>> 
>> This looks like an attractive option for those on NBN satellite. Also can be 
>> worthwhile to replace a slower NBN connection due to the exorbitant prices 
>> for a NBN FTTP upgrade: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/602365
>> 
>> 
>> *   Starlink is now delivering initial beta service both domestically and 
>> internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the 
>> populated world in 2021.
>> 
>> 
>> *   During beta, users can expect to see data speeds vary from 50Mb/s to 
>> 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms in most locations over the next 
>> several months as we enhance the Starlink system. There will also be brief 
>> periods of no connectivity at all.
>> 
>> 
>> *   As we launch more satellites, install more ground stations and improve 
>> our networking software, data speed, latency and uptime will improve 
>> dramatically.
>> 
>> As a point of reference, the best speeds achieved on Starlink in USA are
>> 
>> Download: 209.17 Mbps
>> Upload: 47.74 Mbps
>> Ping: 15 ms
>> 
>> List of Confirmed Starlink Speed Tests(reddit.com)
>> https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/i9w09n/list_of_confirmed_starlink_speed_tests/
>> 
>> Ref: 
>> https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/603349?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter_am
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