The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorised Elon Musk’s SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet system on moving vehicles such as cars, trucks, boats, and planes
Along with SpaceX, the FCC has approved Kepler Communications, paving the way for a new class of user terminals that can connect to broadband-beaming satellites while moving, according to the Verge.
“Authorising a new class of terminals for SpaceX’s satellite system will expand the range of broadband capabilities to meet the growing user demands that now require connectivity while on the move, whether driving an RV (recreational vehicle) across the country, moving a freighter from Europe to a US port, or while on a domestic or international flight,” FCC international bureau chief Tom Sullivan, said in a statement on Thursday.
I can't wait to get it for my semi truck! The dish is too big, and it's too sensitive to obstructions. Once fixed I'm in!
Question, always wondered, is the huge deflector atop the cab "transparent" to the needed radio waves? Wondering where you'll put it.
No, it's not transparent in a typical truck. Typical trucks mount satellite dishes just behind that big deflector. It pokes over the top a bit. It's a small white dome. Football size roughly. Those can auto track while driving!
Oh, seriously. Neat. I have one on my RV but it doesn't auto-track. It just receives 4G/LTE.
Truck stops sell them. Not all but many
My truck is basically an rv, not a typical truck. Internet search ARI Legacy sleeper. I can mount it on the roof. They have auto tracking dishes for direct tv. When they have that I'm in!
Oh, wow. I follow that FedEx guy's channel. I'm not sure if he has one of these, but it's similar. Has a sleeper aboard, very nice. Well! That's very interesting. How is the business? Are you busy, etc.? I wonder if it's something I would enjoy doing.
I'd pm my number if I knew how! Lol business is good. I love trucking. Started 8 years ago, currently 46