Feb 21, 2023 14:00:00

Starlink is testing a new satellite Internet option that can be connected ``from almost anywhere in the world'' for about 27,000 yen per month

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Tim Reckmann

The satellite Internet ' Starlink ' developed by SpaceX, a space development company led by Mr. Elon Mask, can use high-speed Internet even inrural areas where ground communication infrastructure is not developed or while moving . It became clear that such Starlink is testing a global roaming service that says 'you can connect from almost anywhere in the world' for $ 200 per month (about 27,000 yen).

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Starlink is a service that provides high-speed Internet communication with a large number of artificial satellites orbiting the earth's low orbit , and the first satellite was launched in May 2019. Service in Japan will start on October 11, 2022. However, in some areas such as Greenland, India, and Pakistan, Starlink's services are still unavailable for article creation.

Starlink has launched service in Japan - the first service country in Asia → https://t.co/slZbTmHdml

—SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 10, 2022

As mentioned above, Starlink cannot be used in some areas, but it has become clear that a new global roaming service test offer has been started for some people.

NEWS: Starlink is testing a new 'Global Roaming Service' for $200/mo, plus the standard $599 for Hardware. Will they offer this as an add-on for $65/mo like portability? @RealTeslaNorth @MarcusTuck3 https://t. co/c2vQhtOUL8 pic.twitter.com/kiLMsMkhDY

— Nathan Owens (@VirtuallyNathan) February 17, 2023

While the global roaming service provided by Starlink uses inter-satellite links to enable connections around the world, ``Because it is a new technology, we cannot expect much of the high-speed, low-latency Internet that is a feature of Starlink.'' Starlink has announced.

The global roaming service will be tested at a monthly fee of $ 200, and will be offered at a monthly rate of $ 599 (about 80,000 yen) after the official service starts. Service users will also need to purchase the kit required to connect with Starlink for $599. 'It's a great idea and exactly what I want, but $200 a month is too much for most travelers,' said one user.

The invitation email from Starlink states, 'Payments for global roaming services are only available in US dollars. Users purchasing outside the United States must comply with customs regulations as importers.' Global roaming is also subject to local regulatory approval and is only available in regions where regulatory approval has been granted.