Starlink vs NBN
Why is Starlink better than the NBN?
Why is Starlink better than the NBN Satellite (Skymuster / SkyMesh)
Skymesh Vs Starlink | Is Starlink better than NBN?
Starlink offers a a faster and much more reliable internet service because the Satellites are within lower orbit and there are more satellites compared to the NBN. The NBN Satellites (last time we heard, two satellites to service Australia) are higher in orbit, which means a longer distance to travel resulting in a longer response time (also known as latency).
Look at it this way, the NBN Satellites is a small 2 or 3 lane road with some traffic lights for multiple people resulting in lower speeds and response times. Starlink is a highway with 8, 10 and more lanes with no traffic lights resulting in faster speeds and response times.
You can view what speeds to expect with Starlink here.
Why is Starlink better than the NBN?
Starlink offers a faster and much more reliable internet service because the Satellites are in lower orbit and there are more satellites compared to the NBN. There are over 7,000 satellites worldwide and they are constantly moving in low earth orbit! SpaceX launches an average of 60 new satellites a week!
The NBN Satellites are higher in orbit, which means there is a larger distance for communication of your data to and from your dish, resulting in a longer response time (also known as latency). Also, there are fewer (last time we heard, only two satellites!) NBN Satellites, which results in slower internet as every other user has to use the same bandwidth provided.
Upgrading to Starlink can service you better than NBN Fixed Wireless or Satellite!
Is Starlink better than NBN?
Depending on your NBN Technology available, Starlink can offer you a faster and much more reliable internet service.
Starlink offers a reliable internet service because the Satellites are within lower orbit and there are more satellites compared to the NBN.
For example, the NBN Satellites are higher in orbit which means a longer distance for data transmissions to travel resulting in a longer response time (also known as latency). Also, there are fewer NBN Satellites which results in slower internet as every other user has to use the same bandwidth provided.
Is Starlink Faster than NBN?
Depending on your NBN Technology available, Starlink can offer you a faster internet service. If you are on a NBN FTTC, FTTB or FTTP, it may not be faster. It also may not offer a lower ping/latency compared to a Fix Lined Connection.
Starlink is aimed for those who have a unreliable FTTN, Fixed Wireless or Satelitte NBN Service. Starlink offers a more reliable internet service because its Satellites are within lower earth orbit (LEO) and there are more satellites compared to the NBN Satellites.
For example, the NBN Satellites are higher in orbit and stationiary which means a longer distance for data transmissions to travel resulting in a longer response time (also known as latency). Also, there are fewer NBN Satellites which results in slower internet as every other user has to use the same bandwidth provided.
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