đ¸A vast amount of dollars worth "Internet War" - Jeff Bezos's TeraWave challenges Elon Musk's Starlink đđ°ď¸
The competition between the world-renowned billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk has now reached not only the Earth but also into space above our heads. You may have heard about Elon Musk's Starlink. The Starlink, which aims to provide internet access no matter where you are on Earth, has now officially been challenged by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin company with a new satellite network named "TeraWave".
This is not just a simple competition. It's even referred to as the 'space internet war' over who will control the entire flow of data in the future.
What is TeraWave? Why is it special?
The TeraWave launched by Blue Origin will form a network with over 5,400 satellites. They not only claim, 'We will also provide internet like Starlink,' but their target is genuinely aimed at major 'big giants.'
While Starlink primarily focuses on ordinary consumers and phone users, TeraWave targets data centers, large corporations, and government agencies. In a way, if Starlink is like the 'city bus' that everyone rides, TeraWave will be like a 'private jet' that delivers important individuals and large cargo as quickly as possible.
The most astonishing fact is its speed. TeraWave's maximum data transfer rate is said to reach up to 6 Terabits (6 Tbps) per second. This is many times faster than any existing satellite internet. If the internet we are currently using is like water flowing through a hose, TeraWave will be able to deliver data in bulk like a massive water pumping station.
Bezos's TeraWave - TeraWave vs Amazon Leo
There is something interesting here. Since Jeff Bezos is also the chairman of Amazon, does it raise the question of whether the TeraWave and Amazon's 'Project Kuiper' (also known as Leo) will be competitors?
In reality, they are separating the market. Amazon's Project Kuiper will deliver internet to regular citizens like Starlink, while Blue Origin's TeraWave will focus on large businesses as previously mentioned. This means Bezos is preparing to dominate the entire internet market from the grassroots level to the government level.
Technological success and criticisms of vulnerability
Blue Origin aims to start launching TeraWave satellites by the end of 2027. Last November, they successfully landed their rocket booster on a platform at sea. This reusable technology for rockets was previously only available with SpaceX. Now, Blue Origin has proven they can keep up with Musk's technology.
On the flip side of success, there are also criticisms. Last April, Blue Origin conducted a space trip lasting 11 minutes with celebrities including Bezos's wife Lauren SĂĄnchez and singer Katy Perry. While businesses on Earth are struggling, spending millions of dollars on such joyrides has been criticized by many as being 'tone-deaf.'
What could happen for us?
Letâs see what benefits this competition among billionaires in space has for ordinary people like us.
1. Global Connectivity
In the past, high-speed internet was unavailable in dense forested areas and remote islands, but it will soon be available. This presents new opportunities for education and health.
2. Market competition
Competition is increasing, services are improving, and prices are becoming more reasonable. The entry of Bezos into a market dominated by Musk is good news for consumers.
3. New business opportunities
With the ability to transmit large amounts of data in seconds, international businesses and remote workers will face conditions where there is no need for a physical car or weapon.
So, Jeff Bezos's TeraWave is not only challenging Elon Musk but is also a step that will revolutionize the future technology landscape. This journey starting in 2027 will be thrilling to see how much more connected our world will become.
In a space war, regardless of who wins, the main beneficiaries will be us, the consumers experiencing the fruits of technological advancements. Friends... who do you think will succeed more, Starlink or TeraWave? Please write in the comments below. The future is indeed exciting. đđ
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