Canadians are flocking to Elon Musk’s Internet service, according to Musk and his company.
Starlink, which is a division of SpaceX, is providing access to more than 4,000 Canadian customers, according to an X post by the satellite Internet company that Musk reposted.
The post referenced the account @iglenstudios, which made a post on July 3 that featured photos of an RV camper, a Tesla Model Y and a barbecue at a lake.
“4000 KMs over four eastern Canadian provinces, emissions free and connected to the stars,” the post read, referring to the access to the Internet the user enjoyed while travelling.
More than 6,000 orbiting Starlink satellites has made it possible for internet service in some of the most remote corners of the world, The Associated Press reported.
The provider plans to have 42,000 devices in orbit, according to Orbital Today.
Access to Starlink in Canada costs anywhere from $120 a month for residential use to $12,500-$25,000 for commercial aviation use, the website reports. A vehicle-mounted roaming plan, which can serve the U.S., Canada and Mexico, costs between $150 and $250 depending on the package.
Starlink covers most of Canada, including remote regions in the country’s northernmost reaches, according to a map on the company’s website.
The company has 400,000 users in Canada, equivalent to 3% of Canada’s households, Musk said in an X post.
“Starlink now serving about (Canadian pronunciation) 3% of homes in Canada!” Musk, who owns SpaceX, wrote on X, which he also owns.
The service was launched in Canada in 2020.
Starlink’s Internet speeds vary from 25 to 220 Mbps, with speed for most users exceeding 100 Mbps, according to Orbital Today.
The service requires the installation of a satellite dish, which performs better in open areas where there are fewer obstructions.