So a high latency connection that is also susceptible to atmospheric effects and run by a madman is okay?
I am still on DSL because there is no fiber or 5g internet here yet*. And I live on the edge of an area with 500k people. DSL is good enough for 4k streaming video and anything else I need and costs me $65.
Why on earth would I want to make things worse by using starlink?
Of course, if I lived 50 miles from a gas station, that is different. But living rural has many risks and downsides that the people out there accept.
*This is the real issue. If corporations had to put its customers(and employees) on the same level as shareholders(very few actually benefit the corporation directly because they don't buy stock directly from the company) a lot of problems would be solved. Or, if companies realized that taking care of the customer and employees first means that everything else will follow.
It's hard to take the rest of your comment seriously when you're starting your comment off with this. Independent reviews says latency is in the 20-30ms range. That's in the same range (if not better) than cellular internet, and even though coax/DSL might lower, you won't really notice unless you're a competitive esports streamer or running a HFT bot out of your basement.
You clearly talk a lot but ask very few questions and make a lot of assumptions.
My only other option here is a FWA connection that is 1/10th the speed, it’s even more subjected to weather and costs me the same. That is it.
There is no DSL good for anything. Say what you want about the man (which I’m definitely not a fan of at this point) but Starlink is solving a real issue for many people.
I have been considering options and it seems like 4G has coverage pretty much all over the USA. If that isn't an option, I would consider hughesnet, it seems like they have a cheaper lowest plan than starlink. What do you think?
I’m in Europe. Where I live 4g is spotty at best. My two options are Starlink that gives me a 350/50 connection or a legacy provider that has a FWA 30/5 at the same price.
That’s it, those are the two options. Difference in price between those two is 4€
There are massive areas in the US not covered by 5G, or any cell service. Are you just assuming that coverage is 100% everywhere?
Most places I'm at with 5G also have really poor speeds, usually under 10Mbps download with fairly high latency. Not really suitable for a primary internet connection.
Take your RV for an extended stay at the National Parks. RV parks are full of Starlinkers and I *love* the service.
Roadtrips with kids are so much better too. The residential dish's in-motion performance is phenomenal and it's not even made for that.