SpaceX has partnered with Cloudflare in an effort to enhance the performance of its satellite internet service, Starlink. The collaboration involves expanding Starlink’s network of mini data centers worldwide, ultimately resulting in faster network speeds for users.
According to information provided on the SpaceX website, download speeds for Starlink users typically range from 25 to 220 Mbps, with the majority experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. Upload speeds, on the other hand, typically range from 5 to 20 Mbps.
Although Starlink currently dominates the satellite internet market, it faces increasing competition from other players such as Amazon.com’s Kuiper, Britain’s OneWeb, and venture capital-backed Planet. In order to stay ahead, Musk envisions a race among these rivals based on the speed of their respective services.
In addition to improving network speeds, the partnership with Cloudflare also aims to enhance the security of Starlink’s service. While the details regarding the Cloudflare software’s specific security measures remain undisclosed, it is worth mentioning that Starlink has previously faced attempted hacking from individuals associated with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Overall, the collaboration between SpaceX and Cloudflare is expected to bring about substantial improvements to Starlink’s performance, ensuring that users receive faster, more secure satellite internet connections.
