A flat-panel antenna will cost subscribers $2,500. It is more suitable for moving vehicles as its wide field of view allows it to connect more satellites. The company warned customers that using any other Starlink dish in transit will void their limited warranty.

New antenna and service capabilities

While the new equipment is primarily marketed to RV (recreational vehicle) owners, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the service is working on “any mobile ground object” that can fit in a dish with just over half a square foot. surface.

SpaceX said the flat-panel antenna comes with advanced GPS capabilities to ensure stable communications while on the move, and is “ruggedly durable” and designed for permanent installation in a vehicle.

subscription cost

Starlink for motorhomes will cost the same $135 per month in the US, regardless of antenna. The new service will be ready by the end of the year for “select markets” where Starlink has regulatory approvals to provide connectivity while driving, the company said.

These markets include the United States, although SpaceX says current capacity restrictions mean that high-speed, low-latency services are not guaranteed in the southeast during rush hour.

Antennas for caravans

Starlink’s standard RV antenna remains available and can be delivered within two weeks – even to customers in low-bandwidth regions on waiting lists for other Starlink service plans extending through 2023.

Starlink for motorhomes had over 100,000 customers as of mid-October, despite being launched only five months ago.

An unusual Starlink test in Ukraine

Despite the fact that the regular Starlink antenna is not recommended to be used while driving and generally does not guarantee a stable connection and Internet operation, Ukrainian specialists from the Ministry of Digital Affairs made it stable. They noted that it is possible to achieve reliable Internet operation, a stable connection and an acceptable speed for most needs.