Starlink's 'Portability' Add-On Lets You Take The Internet With You
Starlink subscribers can now take their internet service to any supported location in the same continent for a monthly fee. Starlink offers its service via thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit and has already attracted a dedicated user-base. However, the presence of so many satellites has raised severe concerns among astronomers and astrophysicists, who worry that these are photo-bombing critical scientific images and impacting important astrophysical observations.
Starlink operates in many countries around the world, including the U.S. Although the company plans to extend its services to more regions, it hasn't been smooth sailing in some of the most potentially lucrative markets. In India, for instance, the government regulator barred it from taking advance payments without regulatory clearances and a definite launch date. The service has also come under scrutiny in the U.S, where many customers have complained of massive delays in getting a working connection despite paying a $100 deposit upfront.
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In the FAQ section of its official support page, Starlink says that for an additional monthly fee, customers will now be able to take the service with them wherever they go. As part of the plan, the company is offering a $25 'Portability' add-on feature that enables subscribers to «temporarily move their Starlink to… anywhere where Starlink provides active coverage within the same continent.» However, the availability of the portability add-on does not mean the service is available for use in moving vehicles.
Starlink says that it does not support «in motion» use at this time, and using the Starlink Kit in a moving vehicle will void the warranty of the
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