SpaceX
November 2, 2024
SpaceX Unicorn News - November 02, 2024
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has launched home Internet service covering 99.5% of residents in the National Radio Quiet Zone in Virginia and West Virginia, enhancing connectivity in this sensitive area. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the US National Science Foundation, also faces challenges with the discontinuation of the Roam service affecting some local residents.
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) Starlink Launches Internet Service in National Radio Quiet ZoneSpaceX's Starlink has successfully launched home Internet service to 99.5% of residents in the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) located in Virginia and West Virginia. This achievement is the result of nearly three years of collaborative engineering efforts with the US National Science Foundation and the NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity in a region that imposes strict limitations on radio transmissions to protect scientific research activities. However, this progress is marred by controversy as 0.5% of the residents in the NRQZ have lost access to Starlink's Roam service. This service was previously the only Internet provider for residents and emergency responders in southeastern Pendleton County and northern Pocahontas. The loss of service in these areas raises significant concerns about connectivity and communication, particularly for emergency response operations. This situation underscores the complexities involved in expanding technological infrastructure while ensuring that all community members, especially those in remote and underserved areas, maintain access to essential services.
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1 https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/11/02/0326259/starlink-enters-national-radio-quiet-zone
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