Starlink launches 'STARLINK FOR RVs', a kit that enables Internet communication even at travel destinations



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Starlink ', which is being developed to enable high-speed Internet communication anywhere on the earth using 12,000 artificial satellites, it can be transported by camper or large vehicle to travel destinations. A communication kit ' STARLINK FOR RVs ' that is supposed to be used has appeared.

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STARLINK FOR RVs is a portable communication kit that allows users to use Internet communication even when traveling away from home. It will be shipped immediately from the order, and if you get the kit, you will be able to use the Internet 'in a few minutes'.

However, STARLINK FOR RVs is a best effort type, and the connection priority is always set lower than other options. Therefore, although you can usually use the download speed of 50 to 250 Mbps, which is the same as the normal residential Starlink, the speed will drop to 5 to 100 Mbps in a crowded area. This is especially noticeable in the countries / regions designated as 'Wait list'.



In the first place, STARLINK FOR RVs cannot be used in areas where Starlink services are not deployed. The service is

scheduled to be rolled out in Japan in the third quarter of 2022.



The price of STARLINK FOR RVs is $ 599 (about 77,000 yen) for the kit and $ 135 (about 17,000 yen) for the monthly usage fee. The regular residential Starlink kit costs the same and the monthly usage fee is $ 110 (about 14,000 yen), so STARLINK FOR RVs is a slightly more expensive service. However, STARLINK FOR RVs offers options such as suspending and resuming services, so you can use it to stop using it and reduce payment charges when you are not using it.

Starlink cites the use cases of STARLINK FOR RVs as camping travel destinations and villas. Also, taking advantage of 'shipping immediately', the pattern of using STARLINK FOR RVs for home use is envisioned when you absolutely want to use the Starlink service in the Waitlist area where regular Starlink is not yet available.

In addition, it is not supposed to be used while moving, and it is recommended to use it by fixing it in one place. 'The antenna is too big for a passenger car,' said Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, the operator of Starlink, so you need to consider the size of your car when using it.




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