Starlink's operational now, even in Kosovo. What does that mean and how it works?

US billionaire Elon Musk announced late Saturday that his private internet satellite network, Starlink, is now operational even on Kosovo's territory, writes Radio Free Europe. Musk, the owner of the American space company SpaceX, wrote on X: “Starlink now also in Kosovo”. Months ago, the Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Post Communications (ARKEP) [...]
Ordering services will be available on the Starlink page, requesting the closest address.
After the order, the Starlink will send the receiver device to the client, which connects to satellites in space.
Bayzard Duraku Rizaj indicated at the time that the user recipient is small, portable and can be used in different locations, such as in the mountains, in difficult terrains, and other countries where there are no good internet access.
Determination of prices will be made depending on the local purchasing power of each state.
“Tarifem consists of two components: purchase of the hardware initially, terminal with equipment being bought once, and a monthly fee that will depend on service plans available on the” website, she indicated.
The internet speed Starlink offers is between 120 and 250 megawatts per second (backs), depending on whether it's about individual plans or businesses.
Operators in Kosovo, currently, enable faster internet. Family economies are offered the internet to up to 500 mps under package combined with television services, at prices of up to 35 euros.
Darsey Rizaj acknowledges that in terms of speed, Starlink does not compete with local operators, but is a good reserve plan, in case of landline failure.
Starlink received his full attention in February 2022, when Russia started the war in Ukraine, and the Ukrainians eventually lost their internet lines.
Musk's decision to cover Ukraine with the internet was considered vital for many Ukrainian Army operations, but also for restoring energy and communication infrastructure.












