News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on SpaceX says Starlink internet has ‘extraordinary demand,’. Parent comment

Re:SpaceX says Starlink internet has ‘extraordinary demand,’ by zbrozek on Saturday August 01, 2020 @11:51PM (#24026189)
I moved from Sunnyvale to Los Altos Hills and lost access to broadband. Comcast even told me they offered service at the address, then reneged when I moved in and asked to set it up.

More options would be great, and underserved areas aren't as far out as people often think they are. You can be five miles from Google's headquarters and unable to get decent internet.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:SpaceX says Starlink internet has ‘extraordinary demand,’ by RobPfeifer on Sunday August 02, 2020 @12:38AM (#24026391)
Tbf, that sounds like a bit of a weird spot in LAH :). But generally agree with your point!
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:SpaceX says Starlink internet has ‘extraordinary demand,’ by zbrozek on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @12:47AM (#24046697)
My neighborhood (14 homes) is working towards building a fiber island with wireless backhaul elsewhere. We're the houses right around the Rhus Ridge trailhead. But there are even-closer-to-urbanization neighborhoods without access, e.g., Wildcrest and Wildflower.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:SpaceX says Starlink internet has ‘extraordinary demand,’ by drmpeg on Sunday August 02, 2020 @02:08AM (#24026709)
Depends on the altitude of the residence.
[ Parent | on HN ]