# Satellite-Powered Internet Trails Consumers Can Sign Up to Test Starlink Internet Ahead of Launch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-23 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-internet References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/elon-musk-starlink-internet-beta-test-sign-up) & [starlink](https://www.starlink.com/) Consumers now have the ability to sign up to beta-test [Starlink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink) Internet, when it becomes available. Elon Musk indicated through [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x) that consumers in Seattle and Germany will be thirst to get access to trials. Following a trial, the service will be available to consumers in North America. People can sign up for trials by providing a zipcode, where they will be sent an email if they are eligible. Starlink is a company run by Elon Musk that looks to provide consumers with low-latency internet through a network of satellites created by [SpaceX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink1), which is also owned by Musk. The company launched 500 satellites this year to start the network, which is scheduled to be operational by the year 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Satellite-powered Internet:** New opportunities for delivering low-latency internet through satellite networks. - **Beta-testing Programs:** The rise of consumer participation in beta-testing initiatives for new products and services. - **Space-based Connectivity:** Innovations in satellite technology expanding global internet access. ### Who This Affects Most - **Internet Service Providers (isps):** ISPs can explore partnerships with satellite companies to expand their reach and offer faster, more reliable internet connections. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop products and solutions that leverage satellite-powered internet for connectivity in remote areas or during natural disasters. - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can invest in satellite-based internet infrastructure to provide connectivity in underserved regions and rural areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Internet Satellite Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink.md) - [Far-Reaching Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink1.md) - [Satellite Connectivity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-directtocell-program.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [Seafarer Satellite Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-maritime.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-and-spacex.md) - [Off-Grid Satellite Connectivity Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-rv.md) - [Internet-Supporting Space Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-2.md) - [Portable Satellite Internet Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-portability.md)