What can you do with a Starlink on-board
Passengers can use the onboard connection for live streaming, gaming, browsing, online shopping and work-related tasks during flights. Emirates said travellers can also connect multiple devices at the same time.
According to the airline, the upgraded system delivers a major jump in onboard internet capability compared to older aircraft connectivity systems.
The A380 installation uses three Starlink antennas and can provide more than 2 gigabits per second of bandwidth across the aircraft cabin. Emirates said its earlier onboard internet systems offered less than 1 Mbps total aircraft bandwidth.
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