Starlink

rekees4300 · Jun 4, 2020

New SpaceX launch: Starlink closes in on 800 internet-beaming satellite target for US service | ZDNet

60 more satellites launched.

Gale Hawkins · Jun 4, 2020

So 11,200 more to launch. I think the Star Ship will be able to deploy many more per launch.

I was thankfully when the human payload arrived at the ISS the other week.

riptides · Jun 10, 2020

Seems Mr. Musk is now in battle win mode with the FCC about his project. They seem to have gotten approval to bid on rural subsidy actions.

Good for all.

Gale Hawkins · Jun 10, 2020

riptides said:
Seems Mr. Musk is now in battle win mode with the FCC about his project. They seem to have gotten approval to bid on rural subsidy actions.

Good for all.

Coronavirus Response | Rural Development

Awesome I did not know that program existed.

rekees4300 · Jun 23, 2020

SpaceX Opens Starlink Internet Beta Test To The Public: SpaceX Opens Starlink Internet Beta Test To The Public

KEY POINTS:

-> SpaceX has opened the registration for Starlink's beta test
-> The beta test will be available in selected regions
-> SpaceX might launch Starlink's Internet service later this year

To be a beta tester and get updates on Starlink news and service availability in your area: Starlink

Hopefully Indiana is covered for beta testing and I'll be selected but it's doubtfully within higher latitudes.

I signed up and got this email.

"Thank you for your interest in Starlink!

Starlink is designed to deliver high speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable. Private beta testing is expected to begin later this summer, followed by public beta testing, starting with higher latitudes.

If you provided us with your zip code, you will be notified via email if beta testing opportunities become available in your area. In the meantime, we will continue to share with you updates about general service availability and upcoming Starlink launches."

kf4uda · Jun 23, 2020

Thanks for the link rekees. I signed up and got the same email.

newbury · Jun 23, 2020

But for beta you need to be high.
Latitude

These beta tests will begin in "high latitudes," including the northern United States and Canada. In answer to a tweeted question, Musk said Germany counts as a high latitude as well.

from Elon Musk'''s Starlink Satellite Internet Service Might Be Available in November | Inc.com

MAD777 · Jun 23, 2020

I signed up with my zip code, but have not received email notification that I'm eligible. I'm in Northern New Hampshire. I wish because we are rural and struggle for internet access which is both unreliable and expensive here.

rekees4300 · Jun 24, 2020

MAD777 said:
I signed up with my zip code, but have not received email notification that I'm eligible. I'm in Northern New Hampshire. I wish because we are rural and struggle for internet access which is both unreliable and expensive here.

Speculation, they probably won't be notifying anybody about public beta testing until the private beta phase results are known? Their email said "Private beta testing is expected to begin later this summer, followed by public beta testing, starting with higher latitudes." By "private" I assume they are referring to Starlink's employees and/or independent contractors.