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eco's avatar
eco
Senior
10 months ago

I saw Hughesnet is ending, Starlink suggested. Is this true?

I saw an article that HughesNet is closing, suggesting Starlink for subscribers. Is this true?
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eco's avatar
eco
Senior
10 months ago

It will be interesting to see what Amazon Leo will offer compared to Starlink.

For now Starlink equipment is free.

Leo for now quotes $400. for equipment.

Leo being a next gen low altitude sat service may have some innovations Starlink doesn't have. may have , they eluded to. Data allowance is TBA, so there maybe limits, where Starlink is unlimited.

Still Leo is a ways away, Hughes is good for us, so as long as they are there, we will be too.

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    10 months ago

    If SL equipment is free, what are they charging for here, do you know?

     

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV
    10 months ago

    I'll be sad to see it go.  It's worked well for me for about 15 years.