South African satellite Internet and communication company launched

[HumanShield]

So this isn't low earth orbit like Starlink. It's just a traditional satellite with low bandwidth and high latency. So nothing new to what is already existing. This is just another money grab as usual.

 

[The Gilded]

So what need have we for Starlink? I would rather have this if I needed rural Internet access that badly.

 

[ToxicBunny]

So what need have we for Starlink? I would rather have this if I needed rural Internet access that badly.

Oh I dunno, maybe cos Starlink is at least 10x faster from a latency point of view, and likely at least 5x faster from a data speed point of view.

But you do you and hate on Starlink, its good for the lols.

 

[igeorge]

So what need have we for Starlink? I would rather have this if I needed rural Internet access that badly.

Similar reason to why I prefer a flushing loo to a pit latrine?

 

[aleksandar]

Do you think they can monitor any other internet providers in SA?

Yes we can.

 

[tcofran]

Their reasoning is very fluid. They're trans-intelligent, ranging between barely registering, and brain-dead.

Why achieve real success when you can merely redefine, resell, replace, and rename?

Creating Nothing Since Always

Creating Nothing Since Always - i like that.... can make political party logo

dashes off to AI

and voila

 

[Sopbeen]

So what need have we for Starlink? I would rather have this if I needed rural Internet access that badly.

Yes, you would choose this because your head seems to be a complete vacuum.

 

[Thorium]

It's geostationary. Cutting edge stuff.

Ja, 60x the distance of LEO, so latency would in no way be comparable to Starlink. Also very pricey.

 

[Justanotherguybythesea]

Oh I dunno, maybe cos Starlink is at least 10x faster from a latency point of view, and likely at least 5x faster from a data speed point of view.

But you do you and hate on Starlink, its good for the lols.

Yes, as after all paying a few dollars a minute for Iridium voice service, and then also getting data at a blazing fast 9600 Baud, is so much better than having free voice calls and 20Mb/s from Starlink, as 9600 is a bigger number than 20. /s

 

[Randomwasavailable]

Creating Nothing Since Always - i like that.... can make political party logo

dashes off to AI

and voilaView attachment 1918894

Perfect for cadre jackets, overpriced luxury fully tax-funded vehicles, and drinks coasters.

 

[internetless]

What a bizarre way to try and justify the cost. Implying we'll save R100bn

“South Africa currently spends approximately R100 billion a year on foreign communication service providers,” the DSTI said previously.

“In contrast, a locally owned satellite system with a lifespan of up to 20 years would require a one-time capital investment of approximately R6 billion.”

 

[RedViking]

So what need have we for Starlink? I would rather have this if I needed rural Internet access that badly.

You'll be rural. And noone will know.

 

[RedViking]

Oh I dunno, maybe cos Starlink is at least 10x faster from a latency point of view, and likely at least 5x faster from a data speed point of view.

But you do you and hate on Starlink, its good for the lols.

Please don't discourage her.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Please don't discourage her.

Don't think there are enough neurons to process the complexity.