It turns out that they do have Starlink, as of 2024. Notable impacts have been improved telemedicine, remote learning opportunities for the school, and reduced attendance at the pub because people are watching Netflix.
The Albatross bar, the island’s only pub, once a lively social hub, is noticeably quieter these days. Many locals now spend their evenings at home scrolling, video chatting, or watching Netflix
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You can be the “most remote” worker in there if there’s Starlink on the island…
It turns out that they do have Starlink, as of 2024. Notable impacts have been improved telemedicine, remote learning opportunities for the school, and reduced attendance at the pub because people are watching Netflix.
https://www.tristandc.com/government/news-2024-09-22-starlin... https://www.youngpioneertours.com/fast-internet-changing-tri...
That's sad
Perhaps, but only because it implies that hanging out at the pub was a less attractive option.
Bit like introducing crack and commenting how great it is nobody is sat at home sober and bored
"Hey, the whole team is getting together for an all hands next week and I'd like you to join..."