Why satellite internet has a unique advantage over terrestrial providers.

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It's debatable as to whether Starlink markets its services properly. Anyone who's seen some of the company's ads probably understands the basics, namely that, regardless of which Starlink setup you think best suits you , you're getting the internet via a satellite dish instead of a cable or phone line. Also, if you choose the right plan, like one of the wildly different $55 plans , you can get internet access virtually anywhere in the world. However, until you dig a little deeper, many details remain mysterious, such as important specs like expected speed.

One of those gaps is why you might want satellite internet when you're not roaming or otherwise isolated. In a country like the US, UK or Canada, it's rare to find a community that doesn't have at least some basic landline option.…