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		Thlom on Oct 3, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Iraq blocks Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Insta... Isn't starlink and most other LEO constellations ku, though?

baybal2 on Oct 3, 2019 [–]

Yes, C and Ku are dominant now, but not on LEO.

LEO is dominated by 400-500Mhz for milcom, L and C. Resurgence of Ku in LEO is mostly due to regulatory regime already being cleared for satellite internet due to previous entrants, and cheaper hardware for consumer market.

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