Recently received the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)ApproveAfter Starlink satellite internet service can be used in mobile situations, SpaceX announced earlier that its Starlink will launch a new satellite internet serviceStarlink Maritime, allowing more ships sailing at sea to access various Internet services through satellite Internet services, with the maximum download speed reaching 350Mbps.
According to SpaceX, the "Starlink Maritime" service will be able to meet the networking needs of commercial cruise ships, yachts, ocean-going fishing vessels, or oil drilling platforms operating at sea, while providing convenient Internet application services with faster download speeds. Unlike in the past, traditional satellite connections can no longer only transmit data with limited bandwidth, and users can even connect to online social services in remote ocean areas.
At the same time, SpaceX emphasizes that the connection equipment corresponding to the "Starlink Maritime" service only needs to take up a small amount of deck space, and can even cope with extreme climate changes such as extreme cold, exposure to sunlight, or storms. In addition, end-to-end encryption is also used during the transmission process to ensure privacy and security during the connection.
However, due to the difference in usage environment from the ground, the equipment used for the "Starlink Maritime" service will cost US$1, or about NT$30, and the monthly service fee will be US$5000. However, if it is used in commercial cruise ships, etc., it may become a convenient Internet service.
Compared with marine Internet application services that require special usage requirements, this service can also provide Internet access resources in a relatively convenient and faster manner. Compared with traditional ocean-going fishing vessels that must rely on leasing and purchasing expensive satellite positioning and communication equipment, it is obviously much more "cost-effective."
In addition to providing services for ship connectivity and positioning needs, SpaceX has also recently started providing services for aircraft connectivity needs.Cooperate with multiple aviation companies.
