Starlink Cable

modestobulldog said... (original post) Starlink is $120 per month, and precious few getting 400, I just switched to Xfinity 1G at $50 per month unlimited, locked in for 5 years. $51.33 per month with taxes. Xfinity with all their required add ons (cable, phone) can add up to $190 per month. Starlink 200 mbs is $80 per month.

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... those services. We are using Starlink and even with some blockage... get commercials. I remember when cable was great. No commercials like...

... a life of pain” >>24448439 Starlink satellite 34343 disappears in ‘fragment... more than 23 seconds on cable television. >>24448134 @realDonaldTrump POTUS APPROVAL...

....net/es/result/19023927288 Con starlink Rosario https://www.speedtest.net... Edit: tengo que comprar un cable de red mejor porque con...

.... We have also had the Starlink mini for 1.5 years, ... find a spot within the cable length where we can place ... switching back and forth from Starlink to Roamlink.

... to mount my Starlink Mini here. Here is another antennae cable coming up... 30V up transformer, Stainless mount, Starlink rocker, USB adapter for my ...

...€ | 800 26,26€ (Klick) Vodafone Cable Max & Fritzbox 6670 &...> 766€ Gesamtkosten) (Klick) Verschiedenes: Neu: Starlink 3 Monate lang testen für...

... to do with the overhead cable (copper) but it didn't use... frustrating, thinking of switching to starlink. Thanks

... said: did you put your starlink in a case or power... with a USB C adapter cable. I’ve considered using a battery...

... said: did you put your starlink in a case or power... with a USB C adapter cable. I’ve considered using a battery...

... la pc y tenia internet (cable coaxial, aca no hay fibra... si vivis en casa, tenes StarLink.

Had starlink for nearly 2 years now due to non stop cable faults...

... which makes it nice. No cable to run inside to the... go. Amazon sells lots of StarLink mini accessories. I bought a...

... app popup. VPNs, hotspots and Starlink networks can also cause issues, ... anything. If you use a cable modem, try rebooting it once ...

... home internet through my TV cable provider, no land line ($250.... I know very little about Starlink. I'm assuming that I could...

2023 rockwood minilite 2506s Starlink mini works great when plugged ... was my first goto but Starlink cannot connect to the satellite... drop off and say "Starlink unreachable". I read that Starlink needs additional watts to... my Starlink. Possible solution although not great is to run a dedicated power cable under... I am running the same cable when attaching directly to the ...

... D75 with YAAC. GPS over cable and APRS over BT, no... though?? As for the rest.... StarLink is popular among overlanders, so...

... round last year and laid cable in our village offering everyone... rise. The only alternative is Starlink, which now offers three deals...

... how much Europeans pay for cable and internet and compare to... right. I don’t have a cable subscription. Basic Starlink is $50 per month USA...

... been told is where the cable (Pre-run) is, I have not... sure that’s where that pre-run cable is. Obviously I dont want... dome and the connected their StarLink to the cable that’s supposedly pre-run there? If... with the pre-run cable? I would like to have my GEN 3 StarLink hooked up...

... to add, is an ethernet cable from your router for global..., where we made Starlink standard, and running the cable on those installs. Yes...

...truck camper from a previous Starlink Mini installation). The problem ... ethernet cables from a Starlink Mini also mounted on the...roof mounted cable frame holds four grommets, two were used for the Starlink wires, ...$3) to get the antenna cable inside. Then I fished it ... and ran the antenna cable out using another Icotek cable gland, this time one... portion of the antenna cable that is outside with loom ...

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Hi, recently tried Starlink in Argentina but ended up returning it after less than a week. The speeds were actually slower than my regular coax cable internet (Fibertel). I expected it to be faster, so i was a bit surprised. I live on a city and installed the dish on my terrace, completely open sky above it, nothing blocking it from the top. However I do live in an apartment building surrounded by other buildings, so im wonderrin if nearly buildings or antennas could affect performance. Has anyone in dense city enviroment experienced something similar? Is Starlink mainly better for rural areas? submitted by /u/pinnkink to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

Just curious how you all routed your starlink mini cable to the cigarette lighter in the back of your MY. The trim is just a little too tight and I want to see how the rest of you did it. I have it inside the cabin roof, left passenger side, as far back as possible with suction cups see attached picture. Thanks for any advice! submitted by /u/pkandy91 to r/TeslaLounge [link] [comments]

I have no other ways to connect my mini dish with my router:( submitted by /u/MindPrize1260 to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

My current cable internet provider (and only one in my area) is completely unreliable, especially as of recent. We pay for 500Mbps through them and when everything is running ok, we will get those speeds. However, usually once a week if not more often, our speeds are either heavily throttled or we have no internet at all. I actually had to use my hot spot from my phone to watch the Super Bowl lol…. I reached out to my neighbors about their speeds and internet connections and they all have the same problems as myself. I also addressed it to the internet provider as well and it usually ends with them stating that everything looks fine on their end. I would disagree though, especially if multiple of my neighbors experience these same issues. I currently pay about $117 a month for my internet and that’s why I’m considering moving to Starlink if it is more reliable. I did recently find out that Xfinity will be coming to my area in about a year too. Whether that means fiber will be installed to my specific location or what not, idk. When and if that becomes available then, I would go with that but in the meantime, does it make sense to move to Starlink? submitted by /u/Artichoke-Ordinary to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

Did a Starlink install recently in about −1°F weather and figured I’d share some notes from the low-voltage side in case it helps someone else. This was a new build where the exterior mount had already been installed by the builder, but once we got on the lift it became obvious the standoff wasn’t far enough off the house to fully clear the eave. Builder ended up extending the mount outward so the dish had proper clearance. CAT cable entry was already stubbed into the attic, but the termination location wasn’t ideal, so a new run had to be pulled down into a closet where the router and backup WAN equipment lived. All cabling was tested before final termination. Starlink is the primary WAN, with a Cradlepoint configured as failover. If Starlink drops, traffic automatically rolls over to the cradle point connection. Main takeaways: -Always verify mount clearance before committing to final location -Cold weather makes small issues way more annoying -Test every run, even when you “don’t expect” to pull cable -Plan router + failover placement early, not after the fact Happy to answer questions or hear how others are handling Starlink installs in rough conditions. submitted by /u/IMDx16 to r/lowvoltage [link] [comments]

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I currently have my antenna cable connected using a coupler to an ethernet cable that goes from the attic to the basement and from there it goes to the Starlink router (bypass mode) which is connected to the WAN port on my Unifi Dream Machine. This setup works fine. The issue is that I need to add an access point in the attic, but my electrician ran a single ethernet cable to the attic, so I'm out of cables up there. My question is if it's technically possible to connect the antenna to a switch in the attic and still get the signal to the Starlink router. If yes, how do I go about it? submitted by /u/gCAN9 to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

2004 Fleetwood Storm guy here again. I've got a Starlink dish up on the roof and I'm looking for the easiest way to get the Ethernet cable routed inside without poking any holes. There are no open glands on the roof for easy ingress of wires. Right now I'm still at an RV park for the next 30 days so the temporary setup is ok-ish. I would ultimately like to bring the router(s) inside instead of leaving them in the cargo hold. Yes, I have two routers because I do IT work and the Starlink router won't give you any NAT/firewall management so it's in bypass. That's not really the issue though. I found a flat speedmount frame that will attach to the roof with magnets and VHB tape from Van Life Oufitters and that should work fine. So far my best idea is to disconnect the the TV antenna wire inside and use it temporarily to pull up a bulk Ethernet cable through the existing hole. It has a grommet over it for moisture. I can then terminate the ends to make a new cable and can stash the router in the forward compartment where the antenna/sat distribution panel is. If I need to I can put some RTV around the hole and grommet just to be sure. I thought about using a coax-to-Ethernet converter, but they require power at both ends. Anyone have a better option? Thank you! https://preview.redd.it/2sq8ev6afo6g1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3625ef5cc7ffec0fda3c8db60c7db379d350f234 https://preview.redd.it/71lunu6afo6g1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=462de20232ee7a417315014633307b16f20ac84d https://preview.redd.it/credcv6afo6g1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45a51987ec0a74a61d53e255c20534e59d51450d https://preview.redd.it/qhgyyu6afo6g1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9e3b93c3071d46e1f7d0a07527bba0ddc12f91e submitted by /u/Prophead85 to r/RVLiving [link] [comments]

EDIT: 50m cable. Not 150m cable as title says. The separation of the three dishes are fine. — While running speed tests on all 3, simultaneously, it benches over 1.2-1.5Gbps+. Each utilizing Starlink OEM 50m cable to the top floor electrical room. The electrical room has a UPS (2U 1500VA) with a dedicated 120VAC/20A circuit. All three Starlink Performances will be plugged into a Ubiquiti Pro XG 8 PoE, each on their own VLAN while trunked back to our office IDF over 10Gbit SMF LC fiber into a core switch and then into their respective firewall/router. submitted by /u/Kermee to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

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When I first wrote about ASTS 4 years ago, it was the first DD on the stock to appear on this subreddit. I told you to dismantle your grandparents porch to sell the top of lumber and buy the stock. I was kinda right but also terribly wrong as you can see in my gain post here. Now I am older, wiser, richer, and with a hotter wife and better DD. So settle in and learn something. Or don’t, it’s whatever. When you last ignored me there was one key point in the ASTS Investment Thesis: 1) ASTS Wholesale Model gives them access to billions of customers and thereby revenue. All Satellite companies (save for SpaceX’s Starlink) have failed because they cannot effectively monetize their service. Technology isn’t a problem, it’s the go-to-market strategy which fails. ASTS has solved this with its wholesale model working with existing telecoms under the FCCs rules for Supplemental Coverage from Space. Iridium was one of the most incredible engineering accomplishments in history, everyone who used it loved it. It was the only way calls could be made in NYC on 9/11, the only way to call out of New Orleans in Hurricane Katrina, it’s the first thing every person at the top of Everest reaches for, the list goes on. The problem is that Iridium couldn’t sell the service. It was expensive (for the specialized headset and by the minute in its use), people didn’t know it existed (Iridium were engineers not marketers), a market didn’t exist (maritime and remote villages and niche minute by minute sales does not a market make). ASTS solves this with its super wholesale model where AT&T, Verizon, Rakuten, Vodaphone, and others do all the marketing, all the sales, all the billing, and upsell their existing customer base for a service they want anyway (more on this later). ASTS does not need to find customers. Their agreements with the above give them instant access to 3B paying handsets overnight. ASTS does not need to sell the world a new device. Every cell phone just works. That is the entire story that valued ASTS to its core investors since it started trading as a SPAC. While every single ASTS long term investor lost the love of their wives as the stock cratered to 1.98, the story changed. Five additional pillars have been layered on top of the above original thesis which makes me (and you if you are capable of reading) more bullish. They are as follows: 2) Military Applications Non-Communications Use The large array and patented technology have more uses than just communications with cell phones. They can be used as an alternative to GPS, for Missile Tracking, for PNT, and more. Any piece of military equipment that can accept a small wireless chip can use ASTS. The future of war is remote drone operations. They need connection. ASTS does that too. ASTS was awarded (through a prime contractor) a United States Space Development Agency (SDA) contract worth $43 million This is for 6 satellites for one year and paid out linearly. Fairwinds advertisement for the service shows ASTS communicating with existing Military Satellites. This award will likely be expanded as more satellites come into service. Hybrid Acquisition for proliferated Low-earth Orbit (HALO) program ASTS was awarded a starter contract as their own prime. The program can cover launch and parts costs on top of service payments. End game of this is ASTS use for missile tracking in the “Golden Dome” the Trump administration wants to build out. 3) European Monopoly / Satco Joint Venture with Vodaphone ASTS and Vodaphone created a joint venture for all of Europe where they will sell the service to other European Telcos. They will also be offering the service to the European Government much like the company is currently doing in the US. Importantly all the data will be sent and received entirely in the EU. All infrastructure will live in the EU. It will be an entirely European Company to be more marketable in Europe. All of this has happened as Elon is nuking his rep in Europe with “roman” salutes and threating to withhold Ukraine’s access to Starlink. People are realizing that Elon is not dependable, and they need alternatives. ASTS is that alternative. 4) The company has begun to acquire Ligado Spectrum to create their own data service which does not rely on the leasing of spectrum from AT&T and Verizon. This Ligado spectrum has been unusable in the past due to interference with GPS and military spectrum in nearby bands. Ligado was using this Satellite Spectrum as Terrestrial with FCC waivers unsuccessfully. ASTS brings value to this spectrum through its beam forming which results in no interference. Spectrum can be valued on a per mhz per population basis. At .40 - .80 /MHz-pop * 40 MHZ * 330M people in the United States we can value this spectrum at ~8Billion dollars. This is the entire Market Cap of ASTS as it stands today. The company is acquiring the exclusive use of this spectrum for far below this cost. (350M + 4.7M penny warrants + 80M / year + small revenue share) The value of spectrum based on previous auctions likely discounts the future value of spectrum based on the number of connected devices we will be seeing in the future. There is more upside than the $8B figure represents (see point 5Bi). ASTS does its own design and manufacturing and is already designing a new satellite to work with its Ligado spectrum. This deal closing will allow ASTS to sell capacity to its partners or offer their own service ala Starlink. 5) AI requires constant connectivity Facebook is spending $10B to put fiber underwater for bigger pipes for their own data. That’s all that you need to know about where the biggest companies believe data is going with the introduction of AI. ASTS solves this and blankets the entire earth with data connectivity (albeit with less speed). However, building this giant globe spanning fiber still does not solve the issue of connectivity in the outer reaches of the planet. This is just for the easily accessible areas meaning ASTS still provides value in data delivery which may be of use to companies like Facebook. Autonomous AI Agents need connection and backup connections to operate. Data delivery in all corners of the world matters to make use of AI. Think of every time you have paid $20 for internet on a plane. You need it access to data too, even if you think AI doesn’t (it does). Consider the number of connected “things” you have now. Airtags, smart watches, phones, laptops, cars, trucks, fucking killer drones from Palmer Lucky, farm equipment, doorbells, your wife’s WiFi Dildo that actually makes her cum unlike you, your WiFi buttplug, etc. All of this adds value to the ability to reliably deliver internet to all corners of the planet. That is ASTS’ market. 6) Space is strategic When I first wrote about the company I thought Elon and Bezos were just playing with the new billionaires toy of rockets. It turns out they were just one step ahead of the game. Space is strategic and having access to your own internet is incredibly valuable given the need for constant connection with AI. They know this and are leveraging their launch capacity to build out their own private internet. ASTS benefits from an increase in launch capacity by having these billionaires fight for ASTS billions of dollars in launch costs. ASTS can essentially play king maker. Every dollar which goes to Blue Origin isn’t going to SpaceX and vice versa. ASTS future launch cadence with its ~150 launches represents billions in launch costs. They can make the below fight for the lowest cost to get this future business. Note: ASTS already has agreements for 60 launches into the end of 2026. At 20 satellites the company expects to be at cash flow breakeven. Don't bet against the below. The Space Trade will come. Elon Musk – Starlink SpaceX Jeff Bezos – Blue Origin New Glenn Kupier Eric Schmidt – Relativity Peter Beck – Rocket Lab Abel Avellan - ASTS Before one of you morons say “waaaaaa but what about starlink?” shut the fuck up and get out of my DD. Thanks. Starlink proper does not speak to cell phones which is why they require end users to have a dish or a mini dish to use their service. Their direct to cell solution with T-Mobile is not purpose built and has failed to deliver simple text messages. Take some time to read reviews of their service. It is complete shit and has no hopes of delivering broadband speed like ASTS without a complete redesign (which is probably difficult given that their lead engineer for D2C just left the company. Not a great look innit?). Alright with that out of the way we can continue. The rest of this writeup I completed for school and is a technical writeup of the company. Enjoy or whatever. There is very little information about the business valuation because I am not smart like that (or in any other way but neither are you). If you want to know more, read u/thekookreport ‘s DD document. It is incredible and if you take the time to read it you might have the conviction required to acquire generational wealth. Good luck! Anyways here ya go bud: Company and Industry Background AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is pioneering direct-to-device satellite connectivity, enabling standard, unmodified smartphones to connect directly to satellites for broadband cellular service. This groundbreaking technology positions ASTS uniquely to deliver global mobile broadband coverage, especially in areas lacking traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Through large, powerful phased-array antennas deployed on satellites in low Earth orbit, ASTS creates "cell towers in space" which provide seamless connectivity without the need for specialized satellite phones or additional equipment like satellite dishes. Globally, approximately 2.6 billion people lack internet access (World Economic Forum), primarily due to economic barriers in deploying terrestrial networks in remote or sparsely populated regions. ASTS addresses this significant digital divide by allowing these individuals to access broadband services using any existing smartphone. According to Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (“GSMA”), as of December 31, 2024, approximately 5.8 billion mobile subscribers are constantly moving in and out of coverage, approximately 3.4 billion people have no cellular broadband coverage and approximately 350.0 million people have no connectivity or mobile cellular coverage. There are approximately 6.8 Billion smartphones in the world all of which would be compatible with ASTS service on Day 1 without any modifications required as their service purely mimics existing GSMA service. As global connectivity becomes increasingly essential, particularly with the rapid expansion and integration of artificial intelligence, the value of ASTS grows exponentially. ASTS strategically targets underserved regions in both developed and developing markets, focusing on areas where conventional terrestrial infrastructure is economically impractical or geographically challenging. The company's approach aligns with the FCC's Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) framework (FCC-23-22A1), which outlines the means of providing cell phone coverage from space and necessitates spectrum leasing agreements with established Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Recognizing this requirement, ASTS has secured strategic investments from industry leaders such as Google, AT&T, Verizon, American Tower, and Vodafone. These investments validate ASTS's technological and business approach, simultaneously offering traditional MNOs a beneficial partnership. Operators like AT&T and Verizon benefit by monetizing their spectrum in otherwise unused regions. This also benefits MNOs and American Tower by effectively hedging their terrestrial tower businesses against the propagation of space-based service and maximizing existing assets and valuable spectrum. Unlike conventional satellite phone providers or systems such as Starlink and Project Kuiper, which compensate for smaller satellite footprints by relying heavily on extensive ground infrastructure, ASTS's design is distinct. It employs significantly larger satellite antenna arrays, enabling direct communication with regular mobile phones without modifications. The large antennas generate a robust, "loud" signal from space, capable of directly reaching unmodified consumer devices—contrasting sharply with traditional satellite phones, which rely on devices actively searching for faint satellite signals. Additionally, ASTS's larger arrays dramatically reduce the total number of satellites needed for global coverage. For instance, while Project Kuiper plans to deploy 3,236 satellites and Starlink already operates over 8,000 satellites, ASTS aims to achieve global coverage with approximately 168 satellites. This not only optimizes efficiency but also addresses growing concerns about orbital congestion and space debris. The wholesale go-to-market strategy adopted by ASTS leverages existing customer bases from mobile network operators, providing a significant competitive advantage. Unlike previous satellite endeavors, such as Iridium—which faced challenges not with technology but with market adoption due to high costs and complex marketing—ASTS offers a straightforward, accessible solution that integrates seamlessly with existing mobile ecosystems. The model ensures rapid adoption and scalability, delivering reliable broadband service globally without the barriers encountered by traditional satellite communication providers. To further enhance customer accessibility and peace of mind, ASTS offers flexible pricing options such as day passes and affordable monthly fees, ensuring users remain consistently connected wherever they travel. This model caters to the growing expectation of constant connectivity, as increasingly more devices—including cars, smartwatches, location trackers, and other IoT gadgets—rely on continuous internet access. Consumers regularly demonstrate willingness to pay for reliable connectivity, just think of every time you have paid or considered paying $24.99 for in-flight Wi-Fi. In fact, early findings show nearly two-thirds of subscribers are willing to pay extra [for satellite connectivity], with about half open to ~$5/month for off-grid connectivity https://preview.redd.it/686tx10740we1.png?width=805&format=png&auto=webp&s=76569830d31ca62109df32d826f844acd3d24de5 Source(s) of innovation When a cell phone initiates a call or sends data, the signal travels through an uplink from the device to the nearest cell tower. At the tower’s base station, this signal is processed and forwarded through a high-capacity connection known as backhaul, typically via fiber-optic cables or microwave links, toward the network core. The network core functions like the network's brain, determining the signal’s destination and routing it accordingly. From the network core, the call or data is directed out through the appropriate aggregation points and backhaul connections toward the recipient’s nearest tower. At this final cell tower, the signal is sent via a downlink directly to the receiving user’s phone, completing the communication. https://preview.redd.it/p4kc3cr740we1.png?width=493&format=png&auto=webp&s=fe5eb433f21ef132dd8abc60d8216506e65c150b In contrast, ASTS' approach replaces traditional cell towers and terrestrial backhaul infrastructure with satellites positioned in low Earth orbit. When a phone communicates with AST's BlueBird satellite, the uplink signal travels directly from the user's phone to the satellite itself, acting as a "tower in space." The satellite processes and beams the signal back down to strategically located ground gateways that connect to the terrestrial network core, bypassing the extensive network of ground towers and traditional backhaul. The core network then routes the call or data to the recipient, either via terrestrial towers or via another satellite beam. This approach effectively removes geographic barriers, delivering cellular connectivity even in remote or underserved areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable or economically impractical. https://preview.redd.it/xwbphlj840we1.png?width=466&format=png&auto=webp&s=d87b8e32dabc983d52690b9cc247a75357722035 Starlink has recently gained significant attention with its high-profile Super Bowl advertisement showcasing their satellite texting offering with T-Mobile, bringing public awareness to direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity (Mobile World Live). However, despite this increased visibility, Starlink faces inherent technological limitations in its beam-forming capabilities. The satellite's antennas generate broad, flashlight-like beams that cover large geographical areas but lack precision. This approach leads to increased interference with neighboring networks and limits Starlink's ability to efficiently reuse spectrum, ultimately restricting network capacity and data throughput for individual users. Starlink's beam design contrasts sharply with more advanced D2D satellite systems that utilize precise, narrowly-focused beams to minimize interference and maximize spectrum efficiency. Due to Starlink's broader beam coverage, each satellite can serve fewer distinct user groups simultaneously, which reduces overall service quality and speed per user. As a result, while Starlink's high-profile marketing has drawn consumer attention to satellite-based mobile connectivity, its practical applications remain constrained, particularly in densely populated or interference-sensitive areas where efficient beam management and high throughput are critical. Comparatively, ASTS employs significantly narrower, laser-focused beams enabled by their large phased-array antennas, as detailed in FCC filings (FCC 20200413-00034). ASTS satellites can generate beams as narrow as less than one degree, precisely targeting coverage areas and significantly reducing interference. In contrast, Starlink’s FCC filings (FCC 1091870146061) indicate beam widths that can span tens or hundreds of kilometers, with antenna gains around 38 dBi, resulting in broader coverage but increased interference and reduced spectral efficiency. ASTS's advanced beam-forming capabilities allow for precise, efficient frequency reuse and higher overall throughput per user, providing a notable advantage over Starlink in both performance and spectrum management. https://preview.redd.it/xgl7egn940we1.png?width=600&format=png&auto=webp&s=b23b49ff581a6570c470fb5666a6006417d6fd50 https://preview.redd.it/cfcf2mka40we1.png?width=541&format=png&auto=webp&s=cedc4388c33eef2189cebc720f5327cdf5091649 The top image taken from FCC Filings represents the antenna pattern for ASTS' system, akin to a laser pointer, with a very sharp, narrow central beam and significantly lower sidelobes. This tight focus ensures the energy is highly concentrated, minimizing interference with other areas and maximizing the signal strength in the intended coverage zone. Conversely, the bottom image illustrates Starlink's broader beam pattern, similar to a flashlight, with a wide central lobe and substantial sidelobes. The broader distribution of energy leads to greater interference and less precise coverage, reducing overall network efficiency and limiting the achievable throughput per user. ASTS innovation is best shown in their extensive patent portfolio some of which protect this signal creation. https://preview.redd.it/fzqf4ijb40we1.png?width=919&format=png&auto=webp&s=2112a61c00314bf51eb1de3a0837501f7067bc96 ASTS utilizes significantly larger satellites featuring advanced phased-array antennas that unfold in orbit, allowing them to generate stronger and more precise signals directly to standard mobile phones. The satellite itself employs a straightforward "bent pipe" design, which simply receives signals from phones and redirects them toward ground gateways without complex onboard processing. The sophisticated management of signals is handled by ASTS's proprietary software on the ground, ensuring seamless integration with existing mobile carrier networks and compatibility with current and future mobile technologies (including 6G). We can examine some key patents from the company to gain a better understanding of their technology advantage: Mechanical Deployable Structure for LEO: This patent covers AST’s deployment mechanism for its large flat satellites​. The satellite’s antenna array is made of many square/rectangular panels (with solar on one side and antennas on the other) hinged together with spring-loaded connectors. These stored-energy hinges (often called spring tapes) automatically unfold the panels into a contiguous flat array once the satellite is in space, without needing motors or power to do the deployment. In essence, the satellite launches compactly folded up, and when it reaches orbit, it pops open on its own like a spring-loaded blanket. This is a core enabler for ASTS business: it allows them to fit a very large antenna into a small launch volume and reliably deploy it in orbit​. The self-deploying design reduces complexity and points of failure (since fewer motors or controls are needed), lowering launch and manufacturing costs. Successfully deploying a massive antenna is critical for AST’s service capability. https://preview.redd.it/7iewd2jc40we1.png?width=823&format=png&auto=webp&s=6561e0f1bf475df91dddb0b405ce48f860b72ad4 Integrated Antenna Module with Thermal Management: This patent describes the flat antenna module that integrates solar cells and radio antennas into one structure and includes built-in cooling features​. In simple terms, each panel on ASTS satellite serves as both a power source (via solar cells) and a communication antenna, while also dissipating its own heat. This means the satellite can be made up of many such panels tiled into the huge antenna array above without overheating. This innovation allows ASTS to deploy very large, power-efficient antennas in orbit, enabling stronger signals and broad coverage for mobile users without the weight or complexity of separate cooling systems. https://preview.redd.it/igtsmgfd40we1.png?width=392&format=png&auto=webp&s=46f9469918898ad963dcaab50aa229f2ce8ffdc1 Dynamic Time Division Duplex (DTDD) for Satellite Networks: This patent introduces a smart timing controller that manages uplink and downlink signals so they don’t collide when using time-division duplex (TDD) over satellite​. In layman’s terms, because satellites are far away, signals take longer to travel – this system dynamically adjusts when a phone should send vs. receive so that echoes of a transmission don’t interfere with new data. For ASTS, this technology is crucial: it lets standard mobile phones communicate seamlessly with satellites by fine-tuning timing, which improves network reliability and throughput. Without this patent the time between uplink and downlink would result in loss of signal as normal cell signals are not used to the latency experienced in space travel. Geolocation of Devices Using Spaceborne Phased Arrays: This patent outlines a method for pinpointing a phone’s location from space using the satellite’s phased-array antenna​. The satellite first uses its multiple beams to get a rough location (which cell or area the device is in), then refines the device’s position by analyzing Doppler shifts and signal travel time. The satellite can not only talk to your phone but also figure out where you are by how your signal frequency changes (due to motion) and delays, similar to how GPS works but using the communication signal itself. Direct GSM Communication via Satellite: This patent covers a solution that allows standard GSM mobile phones (2G phones) to connect directly to a satellite​. The system involves a satellite with a coverage area divided into cells and a ground infrastructure that includes a feeder link and tracking antenna to manage the connection. A primary processing device communicates with the active users’ phones, and a secondary processor adjusts timing delays for all the beams/cells. This tricks the GSM phones into thinking the satellite is just another cell tower by handling the long signal delay. https://preview.redd.it/f8er6l9e40we1.png?width=777&format=png&auto=webp&s=abca83f58c82d29a8223d56ad0a26db503aecf2e Network Access Management for Satellite RAN: This patent describes a method to efficiently handle when a user device first tries to connect to a satellite-based radio network​. The idea is to use a single wide beam from the satellite to watch for any phone requesting access across a large area of many cells. Once a phone’s request is detected in a particular cell, the system then lights up that cell with a focused beam (and can broadcast necessary signals to other inactive cells as needed). Essentially, the satellite first yells “anyone out there?” over a broad area, and when a phone waves back, the satellite switches to a more targeted conversation with that phone’s sector. This on-demand beam switching is business-critical for ASTS: it conserves power and spectrum by not constantly servicing empty regions, allowing one satellite to cover many cells efficiently. It means the network can support more users over a wide area with fewer satellites, lowering operational costs and improving user experience by quickly granting access when someone pops up in a normally quiet zone. Satellite MIMO Communication System: This patent describes a technique for using multiple antennas on both the satellite (or satellites) and the user side to create a MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) link for data​. In simple terms, the base station on the ground can send out multiple distinct radio streams through different satellite beams or even different satellites to a device that has several antennas. By doing so, the end user (if capable, like modern phones with multiple antennas) can receive parallel data streams, boosting throughput. Seamless Beam Handover Between Satellites: This patent deals with handing off a user’s connection from one low-Earth-orbit satellite to the next to avoid dropped calls or data sessions​. It outlines a system where an area on Earth (cell) that is covered by a setting satellite (one moving out of view) is also in view of a rising satellite. The network uses overlapping beams: one satellite’s beam and then the other’s beam cover the same cell during handover. A processing device orchestrates two communication links and switches the user’s session from the first satellite to the second as the first goes over the horizon. Types/Patterns of Innovation Initial Testing AST began its journey in 2019 with modest yet creative experiment. Their first satellite, BlueWalker 1 (BW1), placed the components of an everyday cell phone into space as a nanosatellite developed in collaboration with NanoAvionics. Instead of the conventional and costly approach—launching a satellite to communicate with ground-based phones, AST reversed this arrangement. They connected a cell phone in orbit with a specialized ground-based satellite (BlueWalker 2). This unusual yet insightful solution significantly reduced the initial costs of launch deployment, enabling rapid and cost-effective R&D. This approach was innovative both economically and operationally, demonstrating practical, real-world viability of their core concept. https://preview.redd.it/hkwipmdf40we1.png?width=586&format=png&auto=webp&s=e5c9f53577d14b69f873d75c4a3e98bfd039c361 Funding and Expansion Early on, the company attracted strategic backing from the telecom industry. In 2020, a Series B round of $110 million was led by Vodafone and Japan’s Rakuten, with participation from Samsung, and American Tower signaling broad industry confidence in AST’s direct-to-phone satellite technology. Importantly, during this time these investors did their own due diligence on the business and verified the work up to this point and the business case. Rather than a traditional IPO, ASTS utilized a SPAC merger to go public: in April 2021 it merged with New Providence Acquisition Corp., raising a total of $462 million in gross proceeds including $230 million from a PIPE investment by Vodafone, Rakuten, and American Tower. BlueWalker 3 Satellite With SPAC funding secured, ASTS increased their R&D spend to launch a fully functional satellite, BlueWalker 3 (BW3), featuring the largest phased-array antenna ever deployed in space (save for the international space station). The satellite was approximately 700 sq ft, roughly the size of a one-bedroom apartment. BW3 employed Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), enabling in-orbit software upgrades and flexible testing to allow changes not captured with BW1 to be complete after launch. Successful demonstrations of BW3's capability included groundbreaking tests such as the first-ever 5G video call from space to an everyday smartphone in Hawaii, validating their ability to deliver advanced broadband connectivity directly from orbit. BlueBird Block 1 In September 2024, AST took critical steps toward commercialization with the launch of their first commercial satellites BlueBirds 1 through 5 (Space.com). These satellites further tested vital functionalities, including seamless handoffs between satellites, a key requirement for global continuous connectivity. These launches were strategically significant, marking the transition from proof-of-concept to scalable commercial operations. Demonstration video calls were conducted and announced through MNO partners Vodafone, AT&T, and Verizon for testing AST’s technology in real-world networks. These tests were the result of the FCC granting a Special Temporary Authority (STA) to the company. This was particularly significant given its alignment with the broader regulatory landscape under the new FCC commissioner Brendan Carr (Trump Appointed) which shows the regulatory and market acceptance of AST's innovative business model. Further, this removed the Elon Musk sized elephant in the room wherein Starlink was thought to be the only satellite gaining the approval under the new administration. https://preview.redd.it/eug6ardg40we1.png?width=655&format=png&auto=webp&s=0ae60b0b69faf8b96915df1273f762cef6232861 Next-Generation ASICs AST is also innovating on hardware performance through development of next-generation Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Replacing initial FPGA implementations, these ASIC chips promise a 100x increase in data throughput (as in total data deliverable). This dramatic efficiency improvement increases future satellite capabilities and economic performance, making their network even more attractive for commercial deployment. Next-Generation Satellites AST’s innovation continues with BlueBird 2 (BB2), a significantly scaled-up satellite design of 2,400 sq ft. Incorporating next-gen ASIC technology, these satellites represent a major leap forward in performance and capability, scheduled to be launched through agreements with Blue Origin, ISRO, and SpaceX. Through increased size and performance from the ASIC, ASTS intends to increase the 30mbps download speed represented by Block 1 to 120 mbps in future iterations of their technology. By the end of 2026, AST aims to have a constellation of approximately 60 satellites in orbit, bolstered by substantial financial backing with over $1 billion in available capital. Strategic Spectrum Acquisition See above Ligado. At character limit. Military and Government Partnerships Recognizing strategic opportunities, AST has advanced their military use cases, positioning its technology as a solution for the U.S. Department of Defense and Space Development Agency (SDA). With their satellite constellation able to integrate seamlessly with existing military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) infrastructure AST becomes highly relevant for sensitive government applications such as missile tracking, asset monitoring, and secure communications. A recent $43 million SDA contract further highlights AST’s alignment with national security interests and confirms their technology’s strategic importance. As part of the U.S. Space Force, SDA will accelerate delivery of needed space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. https://preview.redd.it/wo72i4ih40we1.png?width=670&format=png&auto=webp&s=dfcb2d233638254aaa7e9b114c9ffb64251c1bb0 Definition of “Value-added” for the Firm’s Products/Services Resilience in Disaster Response One of the most compelling advantages of a space-based cellular network is its resilience during disasters. When hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or other natural disasters strike, terrestrial infrastructure often fails. Cell towers can be knocked out by storms or burned in wildfires, leaving first responders and affected communities without communication exactly when it’s most needed. ASTS satellite technology adds a crucial layer of redundancy: even if ground towers are down, the network in the sky and a single base station anywhere in the country remains operational. This capability can be life-saving in emergency scenarios. ASTS has been working closely with AT&T to integrate its system with FirstNet, the dedicated U.S. public safety network for first responders. FirstNet, built by AT&T, provides priority cellular service to police, firefighters, EMTs and other emergency personnel. By extending FirstNet into space, ASTS ensures that first responders stay connected in real time, anywhere. The value added by ASTS in disaster response is clear: persistent coverage when conventional networks fail. Cost Efficiency Compared to Subsea Cables Building out global internet connectivity has traditionally meant expensive infrastructure projects, such as undersea fiber-optic cables to connect continents. These projects involve enormous capital expenditures and long deployment timelines. ASTS' approach – launching a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites – presents a potentially more flexible and cost-efficient path to worldwide broadband coverage. A rough cost comparison highlights this difference in strategy and scalability. ASTS plans to deploy a complete constellation of 168 satellites to achieve global coverage. Each satellite in AST’s “BlueBird” series is estimated to cost on the order of $20 million to build and launch. Brian Graft, Analyst, Deutsche Bank: Anything on the cost per satellite? Has that changed at all? Are you still in that $19,000,000 to $21,000,000 range? Abel Avellan: No. Yes, we’re not changing the guidance on cost per satellite https://preview.redd.it/ekodb1pi40we1.png?width=824&format=png&auto=webp&s=03caa476262231e043b928ceacdee51a854d05d0 It’s important to note that satellite broadband isn’t a wholesale replacement for fiber in terms of raw capacity – major cables can carry tremendous data volume at very low latency along their fixed routes, which is vital for the core internet backbone. However, from a business strategy perspective, ASTS' satellites offer a more economical way to extend the “last mile” of connectivity to users who would otherwise require huge investment to reach. Enabling Always-On Connectivity for Emerging Technologies Beyond simply connecting people, ASTS' continuous global coverage unlocks critical opportunities for emerging technologies that depend on uninterrupted internet access. For AI agents and cloud services, constant connectivity is essential. Autonomous robotics, including self-driving cars, drones, and agricultural robots, similarly benefit from AST’s satellite service, ensuring seamless operation even in remote areas beyond traditional cellular coverage. Strategic Independence and the European D2D Initiative See Above SatCo JV with Vodaphone. Need to cut word count. Wholesale Model NomadBets twitter shows the breakdown of subscriber potential with ASTS. This is where revenue will blow out all expectations. https://preview.redd.it/6lr5z0xo40we1.png?width=1586&format=png&auto=webp&s=6c48c2596ef8e077b391cf1ac8121122604a86d8 ASTS competencies are built around its ability to design, manufacture, and deploy large and powerful satellites optimized for direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. All of which are critical for maximizing signal strength, bandwidth, and data throughput directly to everyday smartphones. AST's expertise in large arrays is particularly advantageous, as bigger (and thereby heavier) arrays translate directly into stronger signals, increased power generation, and significantly improved data speeds to user devices. ASTS requires just 168 large satellites for global coverage, compared to 3,236 for Amazon's Kuiper and over 8,158 for SpaceX's Starlink, this greatly reduces CAPEX, collision risk, launch risk, and replacement costs for AST. With all this in mind, AST benefits greatly from falling launch costs enabled by leading space-launch providers such as Blue Origin and SpaceX. This is best displayed as a year-over-year pricing trend of launch vehicles on a per-kilogram basis: https://preview.redd.it/4czj2u8q40we1.png?width=975&format=png&auto=webp&s=6b1dc9937bf0e7f1da432fb69857d50618053670 As launch providers increasingly offer higher-capacity rockets at reduced costs, ASTS uniquely benefits from its strategy of deploying fewer, heavier satellites with large, high-performance antennas rather than numerous smaller satellites. The first successful flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket notably demonstrated its capability to carry up to eight of AST’s Block 2 satellites simultaneously, providing a clear cost advantage. Likewise, SpaceX’s Falcon 9, recognized globally for its reliability and affordability, can accommodate four Block 2 satellites per launch. Additionally, the progress on SpaceX’s Starship program offers further promise, potentially unlocking even greater launch capacities at lower costs. AST's operational competencies are further strengthened by its vertical integration. Approximately 95% vertically integrated for manufacturing of satellite components and subsystems, for which we own or license the IP and control the manufacturing process. By controlling its own production processes and intellectual property, AST not only reduces dependency on external suppliers—mitigating geopolitical and supply-chain risks—but also achieves superior cost efficiencies and quality control. This vertical integration is crucial at a time when the United States is prioritizing domestic capability in strategic industries like space technology, positioning AST favorably to benefit from increasing governmental support and protective policies. The company's production strategy is robust and ambitious, with AST targeting a monthly production rate of six satellites at its Texas factory. This consistent cadence enables rapid scaling and timely replacement of satellites, ensuring continuous, reliable service for customers. Given rising geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning competition with China in space exploration and technology, AST's fully integrated, U.S.-based manufacturing operation places it strategically to capitalize on potential government partnerships or contracts aimed at strengthening domestic space capabilities. Organizational Structure/Culture/Leadership This section was about the leadership team of the company. It is just regurgitated from their own website and is not really valuable. Here is all you need to know: the CEO Abel Avellan is a certified bad ass. He has had a successful exit from his first company EMC and used that cash to fund this company. He takes no salary, he doesn’t have a crazy stock based compensation that he extracts with, he is just a good dude who is aligned with the company and its investors. He doesn’t spend his day on twitter trying to impregnate Tiffany Fong. He has not lied about his ability to play Diablo or PoE2. We like Abel. You should too. Positions Disclosure: https://preview.redd.it/ra1e5a8v40we1.png?width=1435&format=png&auto=webp&s=9f600912d596eb2619a4a666c7b4b8b2ecfdf22f submitted by /u/F1CKEN to r/wallstreetbets [link] [comments]

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I started building this space about two years ago. At first, it was just meant to be a lab—a spot to stash my growing pile of e-waste and tinker with old servers, routers, and mystery gadgets. I wanted somewhere to bring them back to life—or at least take them apart and pretend I knew what I was doing. But it didn’t take long to realise the space needed to be networked. Not just a standard network—a fast and future-proofed one. The plan was a simple one, but what was to be a basic P2P link from the house escalated into burying 100 metres of fibre up the driveway. Overkill? Depends on who you ask, but I knew it had to be done. I’ll probably still add that P2P link one day—for redundancy, of course. With the network sorted, shifting my core setup and homelab out here made perfect sense. No more servers humming in the house—just peace, quiet, and extra room. From there, I hardwired everything—the house, the shed, even the mushroom farm next door. Because apparently, fungi demand better Wi-Fi than most people. The space is now split into efficient and functional zones. The workstation is where ideas happen, and the workbench is where those same ideas fall apart and get rebuilt. The cabinet is the engine, while the cabling section—once an overflow storage space—now looks almost professional. Storage is organised, with shelves for computers, components, servers, and networking gear. A four-tier cabinet holds refurbished builds, ready to use or sell if the mood strikes. Between the workstation and workbench sits the sim rack, which powers most of the desk and simplifies builds with a dedicated switch that provides access to each VLAN. Then there’s the free-standing rack, the nerve centre for the network and mushroom farm’s tech backbone, managing numerous access points, sensors, and occasional crises. At the top, the router—a repurposed server with LED flair—manages the two fibre cores. One beams in Starlink magic, and the other trunks the container and house. Below that, the KVM stands by for emergencies, while the NAS, compute server, and backups handle the heavy lifting. A capable UPS keeps it all running in the event of an outage, until the diesel generator kicks in—because downtime isn’t an option. It’s been my command centre for the past year now. Having been continuously improved upon and tweaked, I can say with confidence that I’m happy with it. No further changes planned—unless the lure of a 10G upgrade proves too tempting. With the infrastructure locked in, I can finally focus on expanding hosted services and maybe tackling the e-waste mountain. Who knows—this might even turn into a side hustle. Otherwise, I’ll at least reclaim some desk space. submitted by /u/retrohaz3 to r/homelab [link] [comments]

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I have starlink and cable internet. only starlink is fast enough to meet my employers standards and they don’t allow starlink. I have to provide a speed test without it showing starlink, and I have to provide them a link to the speed test, not a screenshot. Is there any way to rig this up with a dual WAN router? or will it just list both on the speed test thanks submitted by /u/ALotter to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

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Bottom line: With slower speed and a higher price, those who have the choice are likely to select traditional options over Starlink for the time being. But the key word there is “choice”—as of 2019, 14.5 million Americans lacked access to 25/3 internet, per the FCC’s most recent Broadband Deployment Report. From: Morning Brew: Elon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink will leave beta soon—speed tests show it’s slower than fiber, cable Well, Duh! Anyone who has a decent fiber or cable provider should probably stick with them "for the time being", and probably longer than that. submitted by /u/HillsboroRed to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

With access to modern streaming video I predict that Starlink will also drastically hurt Dish Network and DirectTV. Not sure I've seen this aspect mentioned here. Might be time to short Dish Network's stock.... submitted by /u/OompaOrangeFace to r/Starlink [link] [comments]

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