Starlink satellites move continuously at high speeds of around 27,000 kilometers per hour, they can remain within the angle of a receiving terminal for a maximum of 4 minutes. Therefore, the receivers need to connect to the next satellite coming from behind.
While TV signal satellites are positioned 35,000 kilometers above Earth, covering entire countries or continents due to their wide angles, Starlink satellites cover smaller areas and angles because they are much closer to Earth.
According to Starlink's website, high-speed, low-latency broadband internet can be provided in remote and rural locations around the world.
While traditional TV signal satellites operate in a geostationary high orbit 35,000 kilometers above Earth, Starlink internet satellites are located in low Earth orbit, approximately 550 kilometers above the surface.
As a result, Starlink satellite signals experience a delay of about 20 milliseconds, whereas satellites in geostationary orbit can experience delays up to 600 milliseconds due to the greater distance—30 times higher than Starlink.
