Starlink is getting slower

Starlink's been out of public beta for a while. But the customer experience isn't getting better—it's _worse_.

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Mentioned in this video:

- Starlink speed tracker (historical): https://starlinkstatus.space
- FCC approves dishes in motion: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/spacex-gets-fcc-approval-for-starlink-on-moving-vehicles-ships-and-aircraft/
- Starlink coverage map: https://starlink.com/map
- Starlink customers report congestion: https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlinks-massive-growth-results-in-congestion-slow-speeds-for-some-users
- Custom Starlink PoE++ Board: https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/vdssbb/a_friend_created_these_custom_starlink_poe/
- tabGeeks' Starlink Business setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCuYkRpOmc
- Starlink Maritime: https://www.starlink.com/maritime

#Starlink #SpaceX #ElonMusk

Contents:

00:00 - It's slower now
00:42 - Oversubscription
02:54 - Cheaters... prosper?
03:15 - New router, new problems
04:11 - Firmware hell
04:53 - Support nightmares
05:18 - Refurbished dishes?
05:45 - Starlink Business and v2 Sats
07:10 - Better, but not great
07:58 - High speeds on the high seas