Starlinkthe service Satellite internet powered by Elon Musk through your company SpaceXreduced the prices of its kits in the year Argentina in December, presenting an opportunity for those looking for connectivity alternatives in the country.
The Mini Kit is offered for $142,500, while the Standard Kit is valued at $374,999, all with discounts from previous prices.
This discount is added to a range of plans covering both residential and commercial users in a context where demand for access to High speed internet continues to grow, particularly in rural areas or areas with limited infrastructure.
The Mini Kit, the cheapest option, includes built-in Wi-Fi, a stand, a pipe adapter, a flat mount, a 15-meter DC cable and a dedicated power adapter. Its antenna, equipped with an electronic phased array and a 110° field of view, is manually aligned using a mobile application.
The total weight of the device including stand and cable is 1.53 kg. This device can withstand temperatures between -30℃ and 50℃, withstand wind speeds of more than 96 km/h and can melt up to 25 mm of snow per hour, with an average consumption between 25 and 40 W, making it versatile for different installation alternatives.
On the other hand, the standard kit is aimed at private users who intensively use applications such as: StreamingVideo calls and online games. The package includes an antenna, a stand, a third-generation router, a 15-meter Starlink cable, a 1.5-meter AC cable and a power adapter of the same length, allowing for quick and easy connection.
The operation of Starlink It is based on a satellite network that provides high-speed connections, which is particularly useful in rural, remote areas or where other alternatives present limitations. A direct view of the sky is required for the antenna to operate properly, making it an effective solution for those who do not have access to fiber or traditional networks.
However, the service requires purchasing one of the kits and paying a monthly subscription, the cost of which is not included in the December promotion.
Regarding the plans available in Argentina: Starlink offers options for both personal and business use.
For individual users, there are two main alternatives: the Residential plan, designed for homes and guaranteeing more than 99.9% uptime, resistance to adverse weather conditions, unlimited data and a 30-day free trial; and the Itinerant plan, designed for RVers, nomads and people who work from anywhere, with benefits such as quick installation, on-the-go use, coverage in more than 150 countries and territories, the ability to pause the service and a 30-day trial.
For businesses, the offering is divided into Local Priority and Global Priority plans. Local Priority is aimed at companies with fixed or mobile land-based locations and offers national and regional usage, network priority, stable connection both on the move and fixed, access to public IP and management panel.
Global Priority, on the other hand, is aimed at operations that require global land and sea connectivity, with network priority, stable connection in all circumstances, public IP and headquarters.
Despite the benefits of access to Satellite Internet, Starlink It also has some disadvantages. The initial cost of the equipment and the monthly fee can be high compared to traditional services.
Likewise, the speed and stability of the connection can be affected by adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow, and in densely populated urban areas, latency can exceed that of fiber. The need for a direct view of the sky limits its use indoors or in places with obstructions.
Those living in remote regions or experiencing hardware failures may encounter additional difficulties in accessing maintenance and technical support, which presents a challenge to consider when evaluating the rollout of this service.
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