Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, revealed a new product called the Starlink Mini, which aims to transform internet access in underserved regions. This smaller and more cost-effective version of the existing Starlink satellite internet service provides high-speed internet at a reduced price. Given the current disputes between Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF), it remains uncertain if the product will be available in Brazil.
Starlink Mini is small in size and is priced at half the cost.
The new antenna is approximately 28.9 x 24.8 cm and includes a 6,802.11b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi router that can handle speeds up to 1,300 Mbps. Musk revealed that the Starlink Mini achieved 100 Mbps download and 11.5 Mbps upload speeds, with a latency of around 23 ms, which is impressive when compared to other internet choices in Brazil.
The images reveal the small size of Starlink Mini and its hardware but no official launch date has been announced yet. People interested will have to wait for further details in the upcoming months, particularly about its availability in Brazil.
The launch of Starlink Mini is considered a way to increase internet availability in underserved regions, aligning with Musk’s social objectives.
What is the price of Starlink Mini?
Starlink Mini will offer a much lower monthly subscription fee compared to the standard plan in Brazil, which costs R$ 184 per month. Users of the Mini version can expect to pay around R$ 92 monthly.
