Article # 64
Dated: 15th December 2021
So I saw the news while scrolling on Facebook. The news was that Elon Musk wants to launch a Starlink satellite internet broadband in Pakistan. I didn't know about Starlink before so I googled about it and I am going to share my findings of this news today in this article.
What is Starlink
Starlink is a satellite internet connection basically run by SpaceX whose owner is Elon Musk. And I hope everyone on this platform would know about Elon Musk. So basically, Starlink is an internet provider which provides internet through satellite which means they can provide internet to almost every part of the planet.
These satellites will be in the low orbit near the earth and a web of these satellites will be laid around the globe and they all will be connected with each other through a mesh network (Mesh network means all the satellites will be connected with each other). So this would create a global network around the planet. So you can use the internet connectivities in the areas when you can't even have a signal for a normal call over there for example deserts, forests, etc.
What is be the internet Speed of Starlink
After googling about the internet speed of Starlink, I find out that the internet speed of Starlink in the US is 92.5 Mbps which is huge. I am posting the screenshot of the speedtest.net
The good thing is you dont need cable connectivity which can be a headache sometimes to spread a web of cable around the home and especially in the office. We have spread cables and it looks like a giant anaconda in our server room as we can't depend on wireless connectivity but if the speed is good then people in the office can rely on it.
What equipment is needed to have access to Starlink internet
An antenna and router are needed for accessing Starlink internet. An antenna is deployed which will provide internet to the router and that router will provide the wifi. The antenna is the same as the dish TV. You can even take that antenna anywhere and have access to the internet after deploying it.
News Regarding the Launch of Starlink Broadband Internet in Pakistan
Starlink Sattelite broadband provider sent a delegation for a visit to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarter today where they met with the chairman PTA and discussed their future plans for providing a global internet connection in Pakistan.
Pakistanis Can Apply for Starlink Sattelite Broadband Connection
Starlink is not launched in Pakistan yet but you can apply for it from their official website and book an internet connection in advance. They are charging $99 for it right now. However, it's not confirmed whether they will charge monthly or charge as per data consumption. They will clear their policy after the launch.
In the end,
I would like to appreciate and admire the decision of our authorities for making technology-friendly decisions for our country and I really hope they would successfully launch Starlink broadband in our country. If it's launched I will also buy a connection for my home in sha Allah. It will provide internet access to people even in the remote areas.
