Revolution or source of disappointment?
In the space of just a few months, the news spread from cockpit to cockpit: with a subscription designed for the RV market, you could have internet access as powerful as at home and at will, all for the price of a smartphone (for the antenna) and a high-end phone package (the subscription). Unfortunately, however, Starlink has just rung time and will now be distinguishing between the subscription plans for terrestrial and maritime use... to the nearest meter! We take a look at this new operator that’s offering a game-changer in terms of communications.
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Publié le
25/05/2023
Par
Oliver Barret
Numéro :
190
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The lifestyles of those who dwell ashore are changing... and of those at sea. Even on long passages, it is difficult to do without social media, videos and Face Time, all of which form part of our modern lives. On board, everyone is demanding more and more bandwidth to watch videos, but also to work. Satellite transmissions are evolving rapidly, as demonstrated by the new Starlink offer that has caused such a stir in the world of blue water cruising. For those staying closer inshore, it’s easy to get good bandwidth (via a dedicated antenna or a router) allowing you to send and receive pictures…
