Why satellite internet has a unique advantage over terrestrial providers.
By Roger Fingas Nov. 8, 2026 5:00 pm EST Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverIt's debatable as to whether Starlink markets its services properly. Anyone who's seen some of the company's ads probably understands the basics, namely that, regardless of which Starlink setup you think best suits you, you're getting the internet via a satellite dish instead of a cable or phone line. Also, if you choose the right plan, like one of the wildly different $55 plans, you can get internet access virtually anywhere in the world. However, until you dig a little deeper, many details remain mysterious, such as important specs like expected speed.
