Starlink

[BigBlue1]

That device is something different from what is normally termed as point to point wireless. Look up 'wireless bridge'. That's what I'm referring to. The device you linked appears to be able to do both, but is really a type of wifi extender, so it would be subject to the losses an extender typically introduces. If that's what you're basing your experience on then I get why you lump them together. But that's not what is typically used or referred to for long distance transfer of ethernet signal wirelessly. Not saying it doesn't work well or fit your needs. But those aren't nearly as common as point to point wireless.

 

[riptides]

Tick...tick..tick... account still says "...late 2021".

Sigh....we are talking about serious beer money savings and some SUDT each month.

 

[LittleBill21]

i think we are drifting off subject. what i quoted will work for what you need. so will a ethernet cable, and a fiber. you can decide which you need.

if you don't want wires. the link i gave you will work, and not cause a speed slow down.

gl

 

[JESSE1]

Still waiting for Starlink but I found out I was able to get T Mobil 5G internet. Got the device today, $50/month with autopay. Very easy setup, getting 170 mbps download, 74 upload and 24 ping. If and when Starlink becomes available all I have to do is return this device to T Mobil.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I moved to another rental and also was able to get the T-Mobile 5G. When we finish our own house and move in, the T-Mobile wont be an option. Hoping the get Starlink to us early next year.

 

[John_Mc]

Still waiting for Starlink but I found out I was able to get T Mobil 5G internet. Got the device today, $50/month with autopay. Very easy setup, getting 170 mbps download, 74 upload and 24 ping. If and when Starlink becomes available all I have to do is return this device to T Mobil.

If it's working reliably, why would you switch to Starlink? that's better than what the average user sees on Starlink and for less money.

 

[JESSE1]

If it's working reliably, why would you switch to Starlink? that's better than what the average user sees on Starlink and for less money.

I may not. Ran a speed test this morning and got 180 down and 55 up. A bit better than Hughes.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I may not. Ran a speed test this morning and got 180 down and 55 up. A bit better than Hughes.

I'm also rethinking the Starlink plan.

I just got Verizon's Wireless Gateway Home Internet at $52/mo to replace my $67/mo DSL service. My speed went from 2 down, .5 up to 42 down, 8 up. Sure it's still slow compared to FIOS, cable and satellite systems but to my wife and I, it's a minor miracle. We can now stream 4K video, exchange Hi Def video with friends & family, surf the net at lightning speed (compared to DSL), all on multiple devices.

I really don't understand this "need for speed" when it comes to broadband. I suppose in large households with many users streaming video simultaneously or for data intensive home businesses, a faster connection may have value. For my wife and I though the 42/8 we're getting now is perfectly adequate.

Things could change in the future but right now, paying twice as much for Starlink may not be practical.

 

[TheMan419]

Still waiting for Starlink but I found out I was able to get T Mobil 5G internet. Got the device today, $50/month with autopay. Very easy setup, getting 170 mbps download, 74 upload and 24 ping. If and when Starlink becomes available all I have to do is return this device to T Mobil.

With those speeeds and that price I am not sure I would move to Starlink when it became available.
Tmobile says we are in range of their 5G towers, but 5G mobile internet is not available where we are. I may stop in at the store and see if they can help with that.

 

[riptides]

With those speeeds and that price I am not sure I would move to Starlink when it became available.
Tmobile says we are in range of their 5G towers, but 5G mobile internet is not available where we are. I may stop in at the store and see if they can help with that.

Don't forget 5G may require device upgrades.