This will solve the "spotify didn't actually download my offline playlist" problem, but unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business.
Starlink Aviation
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Re: Starlink Aviation
#12Low latency for Video Calls? Sure, great on private charter jets where it’s you or a couple of people who know each other. Also, generally in favour of the march of technology, so I love this. Do Not Ever want on a flight where I’m sitting beside some random ass stranger who will chat or video chat to whoever at the top of their voice while I’m trying to relax.
I'd rather that be a problem left to etiquette, rather than avoided due to lack of technology.
> a problem left to etiquette
I fly regularly, and it will absolutely become a problem on day 1.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#13Low latency for Video Calls? Sure, great on private charter jets where it’s you or a couple of people who know each other. Also, generally in favour of the march of technology, so I love this. Do Not Ever want on a flight where I’m sitting beside some random ass stranger who will chat or video chat to whoever at the top of their voice while I’m trying to relax.
Do you similiarly object when they turn to the family member in the next seat over and hold a conversation?
Re: Starlink Aviation
#14This will solve the "spotify didn't actually download my offline playlist" problem, but unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business.
>unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business
What do you mean? I've flown before and 14" or 13.3" laptop fits just fine on the seat tray.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#15This will solve the "spotify didn't actually download my offline playlist" problem, but unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business.
>unfortunately there is rarely room to use a laptop on the plane unless you're flying business What do you mean? I've flown before and 14" or 13.3" laptop fits just fine on the seat tray.
It depends on the plane.
A lot of planes have seat rows that are so close together.
Forget about it if you have a little extra around the waist.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#16Low latency for Video Calls? Sure, great on private charter jets where it’s you or a couple of people who know each other. Also, generally in favour of the march of technology, so I love this. Do Not Ever want on a flight where I’m sitting beside some random ass stranger who will chat or video chat to whoever at the top of their voice while I’m trying to relax.
Do you similiarly object when they turn to the family member in the next seat over and hold a conversation?
Human ears have much better dynamic range than whatever crappy microphones are built into phones. Thus, when people are sitting next to each other in a public space, they can typically whisper, or talk just above the noise floor. This is as opposed to phones, which posses an uncanny ability to cause people to yell at the top of their lungs.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#17Not sure who this is aimed at, the existing inflight wifi solutions powered by two satellites (viasat) are sufficient for tasks that don't require low latency.
But how much do they charge airlines?
It says right on the front page:
"High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe. $12,500/mo-$25,000/mo with a one-time hardware cost of $150,000. Reserve now with deliveries starting in 2023."
Re: Starlink Aviation
#18Not sure who this is aimed at, the existing inflight wifi solutions powered by two satellites (viasat) are sufficient for tasks that don't require low latency.
I got maybe half a megabit on my last cross-USA flight. Latency isn't the only problem for a plane full of a couple hundred people; 350 megabit would go a long way here.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#19Looks like a very competitive product, assuming pricing is reasonable.
It's interesting that they are rolling in the warranty cost with the monthly subscription. First time I've seen that.
It will be great for aircraft owners looking to have a full featured internet experience in flight.
Though the downside is that it will likely have priority when roaming into any cell, thus degrading service for ordinary ground based customers in busy areas.
Re: Starlink Aviation
#20Low latency for Video Calls? Sure, great on private charter jets where it’s you or a couple of people who know each other. Also, generally in favour of the march of technology, so I love this. Do Not Ever want on a flight where I’m sitting beside some random ass stranger who will chat or video chat to whoever at the top of their voice while I’m trying to relax.
Do you similiarly object when they turn to the family member in the next seat over and hold a conversation?
I feel like people have the good sense not to have loud conversations on flights. But if the option _is there_ and folks are expected to now join video calls from the sky, etiquette and sense might take a back seat.