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Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites

Broadband Breakfast

Before Starlink was available, he used a local  fixed wireless  provider — a connection type that uses radio frequencies instead of physical cables — that charged $125 monthly for 20 Mbps speeds.   . "It's less than what I was paying for," Walker says. Space junk is a problem here on Earth too.

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A Guide to Wireless Communication

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It encompasses various technologies and mediums, such as radio waves, microwaves, and infrared signals, to transmit data over short and long distances. Satellite Communication: Involves the use of satellites to relay signals across vast distances, essential for global positioning systems (GPS) and international broadcasting.