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cft on March 30, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: FCC Authorizes SpaceX to Provide Broadband Satelli...

So this is for stationary internet only, not for mobile.

tyingq on March 30, 2018 | [–]

Right, but low latency and high bandwidth since the satellites are in low earth orbit. So, a threat to legacy ISP providers. And a boon for rural dwellers.

Dylan16807 on March 30, 2018 | [–]

No reason it couldn't be made to work on vehicles.

tyingq on March 30, 2018 | [–]

Yes, but a bit beyond what's needed for Xmradio/Sirius. A laptop sized antenna isn't an easy 3rd party install.

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