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Ultrafast satellite broadband provider Starlink has finally announced the official launch of their new next-gen Mini 2 dish terminal, which is intended for roaming users and confirms previous reports by revealing that it comes with a swappable built-in battery and Wi-Fi 6 capability. But early adopters will need to pay $999 (£750), although that does include 1 year of access to the Roam Unlimited plan.
“Introducing Mini 2, the next-generation portable Starlink. Get up to 4.5 hours of connectivity on a single charge with the quick-swap battery, or plug in with USB-C. With built-in Wi-Fi, all you need is a clear view of the sky to get online in 60 seconds,” said Starlink’s social media post last night, announcing the launch.
The provider has also setup a pre-order page for the new kit, which confirms all of the headline specifications. The hardware does, however, draw slightly less power than the Mini 1 and may also deliver slightly slower upload speeds, although Starlink was never particularly fast in that department anyway. The focus here is clearly more on durability and portability.