Is Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Coming to Pakistan?
Reports suggest that Starlink satellite-based Internet setup will be soon available in Pakistan.
Set up by SpaceX, this Internet has boomed the telecom industry and plans for easy Internet access on a global level.
Should Pakistanis be Excited?
It has been claimed that a Pakistani user reserved the Starlink internet service in Islamabad. To his surprise, it actually worked and he has been asked to pay for the internet services. So, it is a clear indication that these internet services are coming to Pakistan.
What is Starlink Project?
For those of you, who are not familiar with Starlink, it is a project initiated by Elon Musk. He owns SpaceX since 2015. And, apart from its other ventures, SpaceX aims to provide consistent and reliable internet services to users around the globe by the year 2022.
How Does It Work?
There is a constellation that constitutes thousands of smaller satellites going around our planet Earth in lower orbits. These all satellites work in different combinations with the transceivers on the ground. Some of these satellites are intended for scientific, military, and exploratory or research purposes.
Since all the satellites of this setup are comparatively smaller than the satellites of other internet services providers, the claimed connectivity and speed are higher.
If we look into its speed, Starlink focuses on a whopping internet speed of 1Gbps, with an average speed of 900Mbps, and of course, enhanced and improved reliability than the rest of the internet services providers.
The monthly subscription fee for these internet services is $80. No doubt, this will be a lot of money following the standards in Pakistan. However, considering the claimed speed of the internet and unmatchable quality, the price is indeed more than just being fair.
When Can We Expect to Use Starlink Internet?
Starlink claims to be globally available by the year 2022, and it is when we can expect to see these services in Pakistan along with other countries around the world.
How Can We Access Starlink?
It is worth stating here that reservation of Starlink is limited to the invites alone. It is not available to everyone around the country. People have to apply for the pre-orders and they appear on the waiting list. After some time, they receive invites.
However, in order to reserve the location for the beta testing, they have to pay a refundable amount of $99.
Accessories with the Link
Starlink will be providing you with a tripod, satellite dish, and a Wi-Fi router. For Android and iPhone users, there will also be a Starlink App that will be available to install on your smart gadgets. No doubt, these services will be a threat to the local broadband service providers.
Conclusion
Let’s burst the bubble that these services are not available in all parts of the country, therefore, you might have to wait for a connection in your area.
However, you may try ordering this service anyway.
Moreover, you need to keep in your mind that all these reports are just speculation based on the evidence given by several people. It is also possible that beta testing does not happen in Pakistan in near future. They may also cancel the plans to launch these services officially in Pakistan. Therefore, we highly recommend you taking this information with a salt grain.