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X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 4.0.0 (2022-12-13) on bottom.networkguild.org Subject: [NNagain] A Multifaceted Look at Starlink Performance X-BeenThere: nnagain@lists.bufferbloat.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.20 Precedence: list List-Id: =?utf-8?q?Network_Neutrality_is_back!_Let=C2=B4s_make_the_technical_aspects_heard_this_time!?= List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:32:13 -0000 --000000000000c46f4e06124ecd39 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable EXCERPT: *A Multifaceted Look at Starlink Performance * Nitinder Mohan=E2=88=97 Technical University of Munich Germany Andrew E. Ferguson=E2=88=97 The University of Edinburgh United Kingdom Hendrik Cech=E2=88=97 Technical University of Munich Germany Rohan Bose Technical University of Munich Germany Prakita Rayyan Renatin Technical University of Munich Germany Mahesh K. Marina The University of Edinburgh United Kingdom J=C3=B6rg Ott Technical University of Munich Germany *ABSTRACT* In recent years, Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations have ushered in a new era for ubiquitous Internet access. The Starlink network from SpaceX stands out as the only commercial LEO network with over 2M+ customers and more than 4000 operational satellites. In this paper, we conduct a first-of-its-kind extensive multi-faceted analysis of Starlink performance leveraging several measurement sources. First, based on 19.2M crowdsourced M-Lab speed tests from 34 countries since 2021, we analyze Starlink global performance relative to terrestrial cellular networks. Second, we examine Starlink=E2=80=99s ability to support real-time latency and bandwidth-criti= cal applications by analyzing the performance of (i) Zoom conferencing, and (ii) Luna cloud gaming, comparing it to 5G and fiber. Third, we perform measurements from Starlink-enabled RIPE Atlas probes to shed light on the last-mile access and other factors affecting its performance. Finally, we conduct controlled experiments from Starlink dishes in two countries and analyze the impact of globally synchronized =E2=80=9C15-second reconfigurat= ion intervals=E2=80=9D of the satellite links that cause substantial latency an= d throughput variations. Our unique analysis paints the most comprehensive picture of Starlink=E2=80=99s global and last-mile performance to date. *1 INTRODUCTION * Over the past two decades, the Internet=E2=80=99s reach has grown rapidly, = driven by innovations and investments in wireless access [22, 46, 47] (both cellular and WiFi) and fiber backhaul deployment that has interconnected the globe [3, 8, 10, 24, 77]. Yet, the emergence of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networking, spearheaded by ventures like Starlink [65], OneWeb [49], and Kuiper [4], is poised to revolutionize global connectivity. LEO networks consist of megaconstellations with thousands of satellites orbiting at 300=E2=80=932000 km altitudes, promising ubiquitous low latency coverage worldwide. Consequently, these networks are morphing into =E2=80= =9Cglobal ISPs=E2=80=9D capable of challenging existing Internet monopolies [66], bri= dging connectivity gaps in remote regions [36, 69], and providing support in disaster-struck regions with impaired terrestrial infrastructure [21]... [...] https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.09242.pdf via https://twitter.com/TMFAssociates/status/1762204942297952382 --=20 Geoff.Goodfellow@iconia.com living as The Truth is True --000000000000c46f4e06124ecd39 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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A Multifaceted Look= at Starlink Performance=C2=A0

Ni= tinder Mohan=E2=88=97 Technical University of Munich Germany=C2=A0
Andrew E. Ferguson=E2=88=97 The University of Edinburgh United Kingdom=C2=A0
Hendrik Cech=E2=88=97 Technical University of Munich Germany=C2=A0
Rohan Bose Technical University of Munich Germany=C2=A0
Prakita Rayyan Renatin Technical University of Munich Germany=C2=A0
Mahesh K. Marina The University of Edinburgh United Kingdom=C2=A0
J=C3=B6rg Ott Technical University of Munich Germany

ABSTRACT=C2=A0
In recent years, Low-Earth Orbit (LE= O) mega-constellations have ushered in a new era for ubiquitous Internet access. The Starlink network f= rom SpaceX stands out as the only commercial LEO network with over 2M+ customers and more than 4000 operational satellites. In this paper, we conduct a first-of-its-kind extensive multi-faceted analysis of Starlink performance leveraging several measurement sources. First, based on 19.2M crowdsourced M-Lab speed tests from 34 countries since 2021, we analyze Starlink global performance relative to= terrestrial cellular networks. Second, we examine Starlink=E2=80=99s ability to support real-time latency and bandwidth-critical applications by= analyzing the performance of (i) Zoom conferencing, and (ii) Luna cloud gaming, comparing it to 5G and fiber. Third, we perform measurements from Starlink-enabled RIPE Atlas probes to shed light on the last-mile access and other factors affecting its performance. Finally, we conduct controlled experiments from Starlink dishes in two countries and analyze the impact of globally synchronized =E2=80=9C15-second reconfiguration intervals=E2=80=9D of the s= atellite links that cause substantial latency and throughput variations. Our unique analysis paints the most=C2=A0comprehensive picture of Starlink=E2= =80=99s global and last-mile performance to date.=C2=A0

<= div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-si= ze:small">1 INTRODUCTION=C2=A0
Over the past two dec= ades, the Internet=E2=80=99s reach has grown rapidly, driven by innovations and investments in wireless access [22, 46, 47] (both cellular and WiFi) and fiber backhaul deployment that has interconnected the globe [3, 8, 10, 24, 77]. Yet, the emergence of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networking, spearheaded by ventures like St= arlink [65], OneWeb [49], and Kuiper [4], is poised to revolutionize global connectivity. LEO networks consist of megaconstellatio= ns with thousands of satellites orbiting at 300=E2=80=932000 km altitudes, promising ubiquitous low latency coverage worldwide. Consequently, these networks are morphing into =E2=80=9Cglobal ISPs=E2=80= =9D capable of challenging existing Internet monopolies [66], bridging conn= ectivity gaps in remote regions [36, 69], and providing support in disaster-struck regions with impaired terrestrial infrastructure [21]...
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