Having barely expanded Starlink onto the seas and looking at the Ukraine war as a business opportunity, Musk has expanded Starlink through a commercial and private jet focused sub- brand, Starlink Aviation.
The idea of having wi-fi up in the sky is not new. Fees are charged to access on a flight. The majority of in-flight services use air-to-ground services. What you get is dependent on how many people use it.
Starlink Aviation claims to provide services that will allow users to game, stream, make video calls and so on at any altitude. The service will offer the same speed on each plane as on Starlink Maritime, but with less bandwidth.
Video calls, online gaming, virtual private networks and other high data rate activities can be engaged in by passengers, according to Starlink. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation with coverage over land, the ocean, and the polar regions.
With monthly fees ranging from $12,500-$25,000 and a one-time hardware installation cost of $150,000 the question of accessibility has been thrown out. The Aero Terminal and 2 wireless access points will be included in the kits.
Hardware is covered by warranty as long as the buyer subscribes, according to the service.
According to a report from CNBC, Starlink has a deal with Hawaiian Airlines to provide free wi-fi to passengers. The report states that the airline will give the service to passengers for free on their planes. The company has a contract with a charter carrier. The challenge to Gogo is direct.
Buyers will be able to access Starlink Aviation at the beginning of the next decade.
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