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/ Nicholas English Sent from A phone |-) There will always be a market for tin foil hats while we have electricity ... do we have electricity?! > 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> Link mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link >> > > _______________________________________________ > Link mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
