Many know Elon Musk for being behind Tesla, one of the largest electric vehicle companies. At the time, he was also at the helm of PayPal, he also counts on the development of space technology through Space X, and yet, he continues to show a futuristic vision to expand communications through Starlink, his satellite internet network.
The project is truly ambitious and has been several years in the making. Its mission is to populate space through a network of satellites orbiting the Earth to provide high-speed Internet to different parts of the world. Today it has become a reality after announcing its implementation at Tesla’s charging stations.
This all stems from the need to speed up refueling times for electric vehicles. In addition, there is still a bit of a long wait, so having good Wi-Fi connectivity while users wait for the charging process to complete is attractive when using Tesla’s Superchargers, and consequently, that means a greater number of customers.
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The Starlink connection will be available to all those users who have signed up for the premium monthly subscription, which costs $11.34 for app usage. However, it seems that a door has been left open for users to enjoy this service without being subscribed to this plan, although at the moment nothing has been specified.
Currently, there is a fleet of 1,000 Starlink satellites in operation with more than 100,000 users connected to Elon Musk’s internet network. Now, regarding Tesla’s Superchargers, there are 30,000 stations installed at more than 3,100 refueling stations, according to the U.S. company in an official statement.
About Starlink
Using advanced satellites in low orbit, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming and other high data rate activities that historically have not been possible with satellite Internet. During beta version, users will see speeds between 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps and latency as low as 20ms in most locations.
About Tesla Superchargers
With more than 30,000 Superchargers, Tesla owns and operates the world’s largest global fast-charging network. Located on major routes near convenient services, Superchargers keep their users’ vehicles charged when they are away from home. They can replenish up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Since charging above 80% is rarely necessary, stops are often brief and convenient.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
