Elon Musk Promotes Starlink as Essential Backup During Internet Outages, Gains Support from Industry Leaders

December 20, 2024
Elon Musk Promotes Starlink as Essential Backup During Internet Outages, Gains Support from Industry Leaders
  • This sentiment was echoed by former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who emphasized the necessity of having a redundant internet option like Starlink.

  • Morgan Housel, a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, shared his positive experience with Starlink after facing a seven-day outage of his home internet due to a storm.

  • Housel described Starlink as one of the most impressive products he has used during this connectivity crisis.

  • Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Starlink, has advised consumers to consider purchasing Starlink even if they already have existing home internet connections.

  • He reiterated the value of Starlink as a beneficial backup, particularly during natural disasters when traditional internet services may fail.

  • Starlink's official account took note of Housel's experience, resharing his post to highlight the device's reliability during critical connectivity needs.

  • Housel's endorsement sparked discussions on social media, particularly on the platform X, where users shared their thoughts on the service.

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