Starlink

[ultrarunner]

Lots of fiber got run up here. Right down the rural road that I live off of, though I can't tap off of it! The school just around the bend has a connection though.

A few years back I paid near 15k to get fiber to the WA property...

No cell service or antenna TV so DSL was the only option until it wasn't.

 

[ernemats]

I see Starlink is now available at Home Depot

 

[Fallon]

Cost was $500+ in 2021. Today's pricing is great.

And back when the gen 2 disheys came out they were still loosing money on each one at $500. I assume the gen 3s were designed to be cheaper & with economies of scale they are probably making money at the cheaper price.

 

[JRH02]

When 3G was still a thing I could get 1, maybe 2 bars (roaming) and that was with an antenna on the roof and booster. But when 3G was mothballed and 5G replaced it the range to the nearest tower wiped out any signal reception.

I am very grateful for the StarLink service. If covers anything needed including streaming. And the safety factor if we had a serious a injury makes the monthly fee a non-issue.

 

[JethroB]

I am grateful for StarLink after hurricane Helene passed nearby a month ago. I lost power for 3 days and much of South Georgia lost landline phone AND cell service also for 2 days. (Someone cut the main fiber cable serving S GA clearing debris,, in two places! Apparently once wasn’t sufficient )
With the aid of a portable generator and 48v to 110v inverter in my electric golf cart I was able to have StarLink internet and WiFi cell service.

 

[ponytug]

I am grateful for StarLink after hurricane Helene passed nearby a month ago. I lost power for 3 days and much of South Georgia lost landline phone AND cell service also for 2 days. (Someone cut the main fiber cable serving S GA clearing debris,, in two places! Apparently once wasn’t sufficient )
With the aid of a portable generator and 48v to 110v inverter in my electric golf cart I was able to have StarLink internet and WiFi cell service.

Sorry that things are so destroyed. It was a big event.

I love can do stories. Nice job!

All the best,

Peter

 

[ernemats]

I wonder if the Starlink dish was able to withstand the high winds of hurricane Helene?

 

[ponytug]

I wonder if the Starlink dish was able to withstand the high winds of hurricane Helene?

I know of a couple folks who had no issues, but orientation, and not being hit by debris has a lot to do with it.

The specifications vary by antenna generation and model, with the current gen 3 rated at 65+mph, and the comparable high performance dish rated at 174mph.

Starlink | Specifications

View technical specifications for our Starlink hardware

www.starlink.com

Wind driven rain is hard on electronics, and gusts are hard on mounts, so, to me, "withstanding" is always about what is the weakest link.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Stimw]

Alignment or re-alignment is so simple!
My Kit came with a QR code that I downloaded the app to my phone.
Using my phone I checked the location for obstructions and there are alignment instructions.
On my phone there is a rectangular picture frame and it shows the dish. I just had to move the dish to fit into the picture frame. I mounted the Starlink Dish on the DISH Network mount. Once the dish was in the picture frame it told me it needed to be tilted. I just adjusted the pole until it said it was correct.
I am very happy with the system and I hope this helps others thinking about getting Starlink. I have NO connection to them, just satisfied.

 

[grsthegreat]

just goes to figure.... i bought starlink maybe 4 months ago. i just got a call from Intermax fiber today, there going to install fiber in my neighborhood. Free install to house, Free router, 400 Meg speed $80/month.

i guess i can resell my starlink dish