• Zoboomafoo@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    You’re not far off, my parents have a 5gb data cap, about 1-2mbps down, and pings in the 500s.

    I don’t know how much they’re charged, but Starlink is cheaper and better in all aspects

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      11 months ago

      I had a neighbor ask me about my Starlink. They said they had ViaSat and were posting $180 a month for a 2gb data cap with 2-3mb speeds and would have to purchase more for overages. Internet was a requirement because she worked from home. I used to have Hughesnet and they have the same structure.

      Yes, Musk sucks, but Starlink has been a game changer for us rural folk.

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      11 months ago

      So it’s far worse than I remember. Honestly, I can see the 1-2 mb limit be enough for very casual use but a 5gb data cap for a month is beyond a joke.