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Cybertruck with StarLink Mobile?


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bebolton

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I have read a few reports of Tesla considering the addition of StarLink Mobile Internet to their vehicle. Has anyone else seen reports of this? It would totally make sense to me. Having our Cybertrucks as mobile hotspots would be a great deal for those of us using our trucks for business and pleasure. How does this group feel about the possibility?
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*couldn't care less (otherwise technically both poll options are the same;))

I don't know enough about Starlink to care one way or the other.
 


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@elonmusk did clarify that Starlink would only be for large vehicles (ships, trains, aircraft, and large trucks) but others have mentioned that the receiver could be adapted to smaller vehicles so who knows for the future. Tesla at one point said that they have to stage software updates because of bandwidth issues so there is a logistical benefit to using Startlink to deploy software updates. It would also be better, in general, to make the platform autonomous if a wifi or cellular connection isn't required. Tesla did mention that they have contracts with cellular providers and these could be eliminated if Tesla were to find a way to deploy Starlink to the entire fleet. So..l do not think this is over yet.
 

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I doubt it will happen soon.

Remember, the pricing of Starlink access will vary based upon what cell you're in. Roaming near cities could get expensive!

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