What is Starlink?

Created by Jevon Otis Butler, Modified on Thu, 20 Aug at 8:11 PM by Jevon Otis Butler

Starlink is a satellite-based internet service designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity using a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). It is particularly useful in locations where traditional fibre, cable, or fixed wireless services are unavailable, unreliable, or difficult to deploy.

Who is Starlink suitable for?

Starlink can be used by:

  • Homes and residential customers

  • Small and medium-sized businesses

  • Corporate offices

  • Government facilities

  • Schools and educational institutions

  • Remote locations and worksites

  • Hotels, villas, and tourism properties

  • Maritime and mobile operations, where an appropriate service plan is available

  • Organizations requiring backup or failover internet connectivity

Can Starlink be used as a backup internet connection?

Yes. Starlink can be configured as a secondary or failover internet connection alongside fibre, cable, or another ISP.

With compatible networking equipment, internet traffic can automatically switch to Starlink if the primary connection fails.

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