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AT&T’s defense against Starlink was simple: satellites can’t penetrate walls
Posted on 10/9/26 at 11:47 am
Posted on 10/9/26 at 11:47 am
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SpaceX’s acquisition of 800 MHz spectrum stretches the wavelength to 37.5 cm. Attenuation drops to 8–12 dB, and diffraction around structural frames scales with wavelength.
I think the game didn’t just change. It ended
Posted on 10/9/26 at 11:48 am to Ailsa
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It does not carry as much data, but it travels farther and gets through walls. That is why regular carriers use low-band for basic coverage.
Put them together and a phone can stay connected almost anywhere in the US, then jump to the faster band when the path is clear. Add the Gen2 satellites and this starts looking like a real mobile network, not just satellite texting. Still needs FCC approval, but this is the coverage layer that makes the whole plan work.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:02 pm to Ailsa
I can see the message now. "You need to be outside with a clear site to our satellites to use data."
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:06 pm to Ailsa
ATT and Verizon can’t even penetrate my neighborhood anymore.
Have to get on wifi calling just to be connected.
I’d be willing to try StarLink just because Verizon and Att do not even care about where you can’t get their service.
Have to get on wifi calling just to be connected.
I’d be willing to try StarLink just because Verizon and Att do not even care about where you can’t get their service.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:08 pm to dstone12
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ATT and Verizon can’t even penetrate my neighborhood anymore.
I have att and my phone is completely worthless without wifi at the house.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:18 pm to dstone12
You do realize that Starlink will always have to hand off to a terrestrial tower when inside right? Even 800 mhz won't reliably penetrate some buildings, definitely not mine that has a metal roof and walls. StarLink will have to partner with current carriers until they build their on ground network in addition to their current data gateways that the sats work with now.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:23 pm to Ailsa
All carriers will have to drop prices to keep customers. Even then with this newest info Starlink will be better service. And no need to tear up ground to install fiber optic.
I recall many local homeowners having yards dug into and driveways cut under by ATT installing fiber and so many had problems with driveways cracking/sinking and sued them. ATT used contractors and fought every claim. People were pissed. Fast forward and I promise if this Starlink works they will cancel ATT in a heartbeat.
I recall many local homeowners having yards dug into and driveways cut under by ATT installing fiber and so many had problems with driveways cracking/sinking and sued them. ATT used contractors and fought every claim. People were pissed. Fast forward and I promise if this Starlink works they will cancel ATT in a heartbeat.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:26 pm to Ailsa
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:36 pm to Ailsa
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penetrate
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:37 pm to Ailsa
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I think the game didn’t just change. It ended
Slop.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:42 pm to OU Guy
I'll drop AT&T in a quick second if something else comes along that works. Just like others have mentioned, my phone would be useless without wifi at home. I get zero reception in my neighborhood, and AT&T doesn't give one shite. They charge out the arse for this at the same time.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:44 pm to Ailsa
Once Elon gets the kinks worked out, it’s over for Verizon and AT&T. I will not miss them
Posted on 10/9/26 at 12:53 pm to RandRules
The coolest strategy I read was StarLink will pay you to put a microcell at your house. This is basically a crowd sourced cell network instead of using traditional "big iron" towers. You would have just another panel like the current StarLink data dish to plug in and get a deep discount on your Starlink data dish for allowing it.
Gen 5 dishes will already have it integrated and you won't need 2 separate dishes.
Gen 5 dishes will already have it integrated and you won't need 2 separate dishes.
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Posted on 10/9/26 at 1:03 pm to Ailsa
SPCX market cap = 2.1 Trillion
T market cap = 0.15 Trillion
It might be way easier to buy AT&T outright than to build a terrestrial core network from scratch.
T market cap = 0.15 Trillion
It might be way easier to buy AT&T outright than to build a terrestrial core network from scratch.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 1:34 pm to gizmoflak
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It might be way easier to buy AT&T outright than to build a terrestrial core network from scratch.
They plan on offering by late 2027 so will likely start with leasing tower space and then move to that crowd sourcing method I mentioned in my post above.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 1:44 pm to Scream4LSU
Tesla phone and Starlink Internet will blow up the competition
Posted on 10/9/26 at 1:56 pm to Ailsa
Should not be long before beaming up to Star Ships or making travel to destinations instantly with their abilities
Posted on 10/9/26 at 2:43 pm to Bourbon Bebe
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I want to keep my landline.
It works when cell towers go out.
Posted on 10/9/26 at 2:44 pm to TechBullDawg
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Tesla phone and Starlink Internet will blow up the competition
It would be nice if prices would be more reasonable...They've gotten ridiculous over the years.
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