Analysis of user congestion reveals that Starlink performance declines significantly in high-user scenarios. One study estimated that around 419 users in a ~63 sq mi area (e.g., Tacoma, WA) could reduce connectivity below modern broadband standards, especially affecting upstream activities such as video calls or sending images.
While Starlink continues ramping up its satellite count and uses congestion management tools, this points to limitations in densely populated zones and a caution for users in shared spaces.
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