Starlink makes airplane Wi-Fi fast
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Starlink makes airplane Wi-Fi fast

B1IntermediateOctober 9, 20269 min
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Passengers are taking Zoom calls mid-flight with Starlink internet. Plus, we help Mike and his wife find a better way to talk on the catamaran they live on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Anyone who flies knows the frustration of trying to use airline Wi-Fi. When you do use it, it's slower than pouring cold maple syrup. And sometimes it doesn't even work at all, especially when flying to and from Hawaii and Europe.

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Starlink is changing all of that, but it brings its own problems. I'm Kim Kymando for Webroot. Webroot essentials antivirus protects your devices without slowing you down. My listeners save 65% at webroot.com slash Kim.

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If you're fortunate enough to fly an aircraft equipped with Starlink, the first thing you'll notice is that the connection is as fast as when you're on the ground. It's that good, which brings up the newest problem. Just because you have fast Wi-Fi doesn't mean you have polite and considerate passengers.

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