(Japanese) Defense Ministry considering adopting Starlink communications system for SDFQuote from: japantimes.co.jpThe Defense Ministry is considering adopting the Starlink high-speed internet communications system, informed sources have said.The ministry hopes to equip Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels engaged in long-term voyages with the system offered by U.S. aerospace company Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, to boost their telecommunications capabilities.It aims to resolve the issue of manpower shortages in the MSDF by enabling crew members to communicate with their families using Starlink and hopefully reduce their stress while on voyages.
The Defense Ministry is considering adopting the Starlink high-speed internet communications system, informed sources have said.The ministry hopes to equip Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels engaged in long-term voyages with the system offered by U.S. aerospace company Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, to boost their telecommunications capabilities.It aims to resolve the issue of manpower shortages in the MSDF by enabling crew members to communicate with their families using Starlink and hopefully reduce their stress while on voyages.
In Europe and Latin America, SpaceX is reducing the monthly fee for its Starlink satellite internet service by up to 50%.On Wednesday night, numerous customers in Europe received emails from SpaceX notifying them about the price cuts. The company also posted the reduced pricing for various countries on Starlink.com.In the UK, the monthly fee for the satellite internet system has dropped(Opens in a new window) from £89 ($105) down to £75 ($88). In Germany, the price has fallen from €99 to €80($80) while In Italy, the cost has been reduced from €99 to €70. However, in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, the monthly service fee has dropped by about half.
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The fact that they're cutting prices and that there is no wait list anywhere in Europe means that it's not selling well at all.Which makes a whole lot of sense - Europe has high population density and excellent wired infrastructure so there are cheaper alternatives nearly everywhere.
On the expected coverage map for land Antarctica is one of the few dark areas (along with Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, China, North Korea) and on the expected coverage map for sea Antarctica is not shown at all.What are the legal requirements for SpaceX (US company) to provide telecom services in Antarctica?
Quote from: bulkmail on 08/28/2022 01:40 pmOn the expected coverage map for land Antarctica is one of the few dark areas (along with Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, China, North Korea) and on the expected coverage map for sea Antarctica is not shown at all.What are the legal requirements for SpaceX (US company) to provide telecom services in Antarctica?There are no legal requirements for SX to provide telecom in Antarctica.
Probably because there are zero individual citizens to sell to -- It's almost all government stuff or tourists. That can be handled by Marine/Aviation deals, or special deals with governments, I'd imagine.
On the expected coverage map for land Antarctica is one of the few dark areas (along with Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, China, North Korea) and on the expected coverage map for sea Antarctica is not shown at all.
We've just announced our plan to implement @SpaceX’s Starlink, making us the first in the #cruiseindustry to adopt the #technology. The game-changing, high-speed internet will be deployed on @RoyalCaribbean, @CelebrityCruise and @Silversea ships. Read: bit.ly/3CJDci3
Royal Caribbean Group to Use SpaceX’s Starlink in an Industry-first to Provide High-speed Internet Onboard Full Cruise FleetTuesday, August 30, 2022MIAMI – Aug. 30, 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today its plan to implement SpaceX’s Starlink – making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. The innovative broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, along with all new vessels for each of the brands.Deployment of the Starlink technology across the fleet will begin immediately, leveraging the insights obtained from the trial onboard Freedom of the Seas, which has received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from guests and crew. The installation is slated to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2023.“Our purpose as a company is to deliver the best vacation experiences to our guests responsibly, and this new offering, which is the biggest public deployment of Starlink’s high-speed internet in the travel industry so far, demonstrates our commitment to that purpose,” said Jason Liberty, president and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Group. “This technology will provide game-changing internet connectivity onboard our ships, enhancing the cruise experience for guests and crew alike. It will improve and enable more high-bandwidth activities like video streaming as well as activities like video calls. Using Starlink is one more example of our continued focus on innovation and excellence for our guests, our crew, the communities we visit and our shareholders.”Faster and more reliable internet will also make it easier for guests and crew to remain connected to work, family and friends – no matter where they are in the world.“Royal Caribbean Group selecting Starlink to provide high-speed, low-latency internet across their fleet will make their passengers’ getaways even more luxurious,” said SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Sales Jonathan Hofeller. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with Royal Caribbean Group to ensure travelers at sea can stay connected with a great internet experience.”“Our work with SpaceX is another example of how Royal Caribbean Group continues to lead the cruise industry in innovation and adoption of cutting-edge technology,” Liberty added.###
Quote from: freddo411 on 08/28/2022 03:37 pmQuote from: bulkmail on 08/28/2022 01:40 pmOn the expected coverage map for land Antarctica is one of the few dark areas (along with Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, China, North Korea) and on the expected coverage map for sea Antarctica is not shown at all.What are the legal requirements for SpaceX (US company) to provide telecom services in Antarctica?There are no legal requirements for SX to provide telecom in Antarctica.I think the question was rather what would SpaceX have to do in order to offer service over Antarctica. Ie, who is actually responsible for licensing there.
Wouldn't the ITU have a say over unclaimed territories?
Compared to the Artic, I also believe there are no commercial airline routes over Antarctica due to lack of safe places to divert to (ETOPS). So really the only costumers in that region of the world are the few research stations. (That said, by this time next year I fully expect every Antarctic research station be sporting a Starlink dish)I do not know if it has been resolved yet, but while the Falklands seem like an ideal customer, they are locked into a long term contract with a different provider that is excluding it's adoption.
Well, that is good news for the Falklands. While they may seem they are at the bottom of the world, they are only 52 deg. South latitude. Easily within shells 1 and 4. Just shows that shells 2,3, and 5 really are for Alaska, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and planes flying over the Artic Ocean. There really isn't anything as far a potential customers are concerned south of the Falklands.
