*An illusion of stars sparkles above you in the cafe this week, the dimmed lights filling you with tranquility and intrigue. Behind the counter, Dashboard is reading a newspaper. The barista is adorned in a sparkly purple vest and fails to notice your approach. 

You clear your throat, and Dashboard startles.*

Oh!

Welcome to Bandwidth and Brew: where you serve your weekly scroll fuel, no matter how you take your brew!

I would ask you what you want, but I was told earlier this week that I should allow my friends to voice their needs freely.

*There’s an awkward silence as Dashboard waits for you to speak. You blink at the barista. Unable to handle the quiet standoff, Dashboard sighs.*

Oh! I can’t do it.

What can I get for you?

*You smile triumphantly. You then glance up to the ceiling, questioning the stars that fill the cafe this week.*

Do you like them?

I thought they were fitting for my current obsession. 

Except I was told that I have a tendency to be over-decorative sometimes.

*You narrow your eyes. Who is telling Dashboard all of these things?*

Earlier this week, I was receiving information about space.

Space then turned into stars.

And stars turned into, well…

I’ve gotten into horoscopes.

Which is ironic seeing as I don’t have a birthday. 

So, I’ve been trying to decide if I’m a Leo, Aquarius, or Taurus…

What do you think?

*You either know nothing about astrology or you are also guilty of reading your daily horoscopes. No matter what, it is a bit hard to declare an astrological sign to a fictional barista.

You shake your head.*

I see. 

Well, if you’re interested, I can serve you up your own horoscope for the day. All you’ll need to do is tell me your zodiac sign, and I’ll reveal your horoscope using TODAY’s astrology page.

What do you say? Want an insightful cup of future predictions?

*Another awkward silence passes between the two of you as you consider the barista’s offer. If you’re into astrology, you’re not sure you trust Dashboard to give you your horoscope. If you’re not into astrology, a horoscope sounds like a bunch of hullabaloo to you.

You politely ask what else the barista has to offer you.*

I suppose we can’t all be excited about a daily horoscope.

But do not panic!

I have other space-themed information to serve you.

*Dashboard sets the newspaper aside, pulls out a glittering mug, and begins to prepare your drink.*

What if you were in a car accident in the middle of nowhere, unable to reach out to anyone because you have no cell service?

This happened to a poor woman in New Zealand. However, she wasn’t out of hope. Because the woman had connected to Starlink – SpaceX’s satellite internet service – she was able to send a text message for help and first-responders were able to locate her.

I’m so glad that woman was able to get help.

That is what Starlink’s goal is: to provide internet connection to people no matter where they are on the globe. With over 600 satellites flying 223.694 miles above us, the laser connected satellite grid works to provide your current phone with a signal virtually anywhere on Earth.

Are you as impressed as I am?

Turns out, so are the six million people that have already switched to Starlink. Over just a few months, Starlink has become the planet’s largest mobile coverage provider.

*Dashboard hands you over black coffee. As you gaze into the black abyss in the cup, you realize that the steaming drink shimmers just like the stars above you.*

Here you go: I know you like your telecommunications news piping hot!