Satellite internet access is something you would like to have on your boat. Starlink Maritime is an internet access service for use at sea.
It's not that easy to call it "Starlink for boats." That's what Musk said on his account.
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The official Starlink page states that the new service is for merchant vessels to oil rigs to premium yachts, which is a bit more accurate than it actually is. Hardware costs $10,000, shipping and handling is an extra $100, and service is $5,000 a month.
You'll get a high-speed internet for the price.
It's not true that Starlink is able to connect you from the most remote waters across the world. According to the company's coverage map, there is only a thin strip of ocean and sea around North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
The world's oceans will be covered in the fourth quarter of 2022, and the rest of the planet will be covered in the first quarter of 2020.
If you're navigating far from the coast, you'll have to wait a while for coverage. Credit: SpaceX
Starlink Maritime can handle extreme cold, heat, hail, sleet, heavy rain, and gale force winds, according to the company.
The cool perk is Starlink Maritime's resistance to the forces and heat generated by rocket engines. There are videos of the rockets landing at sea. If it can hold up, it can probably hold up your rocket.
The only thing you need to install Starlink is a little deck space and a good view of the sky, according to the company. You can stop it at any time if you don't need it all the time.
If it's available in your area, you can check out Starlink's website at www.starlink.com/maritime.
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