Elon Musk’s ”Starlink” satellite internet company could reach Serbia and Montenegro by the end of this year. Billboards with the “X” logo were recently installed in Serbia, and on the availability map made by the Starlink company, only Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Montenegro and Serbia are marked with a dark color. But there is a difference in that too.
When the mouse cursor is moved over Serbia and Montenegro, it is stated that the service will start in 2024, while for the area of BiH it is written on the map: “The date of the start of the service is unknown”.
The reason for this is unknown. Journalists have contacted the company responsible for Starlink.
What advantages does Starlink bring?
Starlink represents high-speed satellite Internet whose signal is sent to the ground with the help of satellites that are formed like a constellation and are located lower than standard satellites. First of all, they enable fast data transmission in rural areas where physical internet infrastructure could not be installed or there are no settlements and opportunities for it.
The use of Starlink is unlimited and will represent just one more choice for citizens, in addition to other Internet providers – which will certainly increase competition in this domain.
In order to use Starlink, it is necessary to have certain equipment that the company itself delivers to its users around the world, consisting of an antenna and a router, which have a price of about 500 dollars once.
After that, the use of satellite Internet is charged in the amount of about 90 dollars, which will depend on the country.
Moreover, it is necessary to download the Starlink application (iOS, Android) with the help of which the antenna can be adjusted and directed in the direction of the satellites in order to establish a stable Internet connection, but also with the help of which all other parameters are monitored regarding this type of Internet.
However, it should be borne in mind that the speed, as well as the stability of the connection, also depend on meteorological conditions and difficulties that can greatly affect the user experience itself.
“Starlink” in Serbia
The entire saga related to the arrival of this type of satellite internet in Serbia began with the process of obtaining the necessary documentation for work. Namely, three years after submitting Starlink’s request, Ratel did not give the company from the United States (U.S.) the opportunity to work in Serbia. More precisely, Starlink did not receive a permit due to incomplete documentation, according to the netocracy.
In the middle of this year, Ratel pointed out to the media that the necessary documentation has not yet been completed by the applicant for registration in the operator’s records, as well as that not all the conditions stipulated by the law for starting the provision of the aforementioned services have been met. However, judging by the latest information, things have changed and have reached the final stage of obtaining a permit, N1 writes.
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