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Starlink has a maximum density of customers which is pretty low.
Starlink is not long range, you need a set of dishes and internet uplink in the same geographic area that you are in.
Starlink costs $100 a month, leaving a substantial community withotu service.
Amateur radio has no monthly cost, no maximum density, and no maximum range.
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Starlink has a maximum density of customers which is pretty low.
Starlink is not long range, you need a set of dishes and internet uplink in the same geographic area that you are in.
Starlink costs $100 a month, leaving a substantial community withotu service.
Amateur radio has no monthly cost, no maximum density, and no maximum range.