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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 7:01 am
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Originally Posted by narvik
Agreed, but I don't think this is a limitation of the airlines/UA, but the providers and current technology.
Online streaming requires 1.5 to 3.0 Mbps minimum. Multiply that by ~100 passengers, and you're up there, especially considering you are in a metal tube traveling 400 to 500 kn.
(as a comparison, my max. available speed through a fixed cable where I live is 150 Mbps.)
You think there are even 100 people on the flight that's willing to pay?

Starlink seems to be a game changing solution for rural broadband. I wonder if there is any chance it'll work for aviation?
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