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At the core of satellite internet is the interaction between a satellite dish—affectionately nicknamed Dishy McFlatface by Elon Musk—and satellites orbiting 550 kilometers above the Earth. Unlike traditional television satellite dishes that only receive signals, Dishy is designed to both transmit and receive internet data from Starlink satellites swiftly moving at about 27,000 kilometers per hour. These satellites’ proximity compared to conventional television satellites results in lower latency, providing a smoother online experience ideal for gaming and browsing.