The video is about Vlad's experience with installing and testing the Starlink internet service, developed by SpaceX, at his farm in a rural area. Initially, Vlad was unable to stay at the farm for extended periods due to the lack of reliable internet. However, with Starlink's low-orbit satellite internet, he is now able to achieve speeds of up to 200 Mbps and latency as low as 25 ms. The service allows him to stay at the farm and work, including recording content and streaming games. Vlad also partners with NordVPN to emphasize the importance of internet security. Overall, he is satisfied with the performance of Starlink and believes it can be a game-changer for people living in rural areas with limited internet access.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Vlad, is testing Starlink, a SpaceX internet service.
2. Starlink uses low-orbit satellites and has a larger constellation of satellites than competitors.
3. This results in a higher connection speed and lower latency compared to competitors.
4. Vlad has poor internet connection at his farm and hopes Starlink will solve the problem.
5. He is testing the service outside of its official coverage zone.
6. The Starlink kit includes an antenna, a modem, and a power supply.
7. The antenna can be positioned on a flat surface and has a good opening to the sky.
8. The speaker connects his notebook to the modem via a cable to minimize Wi-Fi effects.
9. He runs a speed test and gets a download speed of 200 Mbps and an upload speed of 24 Mbps.
10. The speaker also tests the connection by playing a game and gets a stable ping of 40 ms.
11. He is satisfied with the service and believes it will allow him to spend more time on the farm making content.
12. The speaker thanks Gabriel Pato for lending him an antenna to test the service.
13. The antenna costs around 3,500 and the monthly fee is 240.
14. The speaker recommends considering the security of your connection when using a VPN.
15. He provides a coupon code for a VPN service.