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How does ocean service vary from land service? 


Maritime service is very similar to land service.  However, there are extra systems to ensure satellites know to communicate with a vessel as it moves into new patches of the ocean.

Additionally, if a vessel strays into the waters of a country which prohibits Starlink from operating within it, our satellites will be unable to communicate with it effectively.


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    How does ocean service vary from land service?  - Starlink Help Center