Just got Starlink.

[hank4elk]

I have fast internet and cell service again. At home.
Middle of nowhere NM, sat. almost overhead.
Still have yet to see a Tesla car,or truck??

 

[GovernorModr]

It took a while to get it but well worth the wait.
So far it has only been down when power is out or a real heavy downpour with power on & off and it always comes right back on.

 

[jrabq]

I can't wait to get it.

How does that site address work in regard to using it in Roam mode? If I sign up for a specific address, can I still put Starlink into Roam mode and use it anywhere I go?

I guess what I'm asking is, can any Starlink us Roam mode and use it when you travel? Can I use Roam mode in San Jose even though I registered my Kelseyville address? Equipment is coming to San Jose and it would be nice to try it here, before I drop the $$$s on upgrading my sonic.net.

There is a "mobile" version that is more expensive (150 vs 120), and has some other quirks.

 

[mxracer317]

There is a "mobile" version that is more expensive (150 vs 120), and has some other quirks.

I have Starlink. I believe the out of country options are $200/mo

 

[mxracer317]

But what about the standard non-mobile, can it be put into Roam and connect? Since it's Satellite, it seems you could in theory use it anywhere you want, but I see @mxracer317 mentions out of country, so they must be able to figure out where they're sending the signal to.

I guess what I'm wondering is if they can block the signal because it's not at the location registered to??? I saw the price for the mobile case, it was $250.

Search Home Depot Starlink box. Save yourself $250.

 

[mxracer317]

Too late, it's arriving tomorrow. Wait a sec, it's the same price at Home Depot, they charge $599.

Funny thing is that I see the ethernet adapter on Amazon for about twice what Starlink sells their for, seems Starlink sells it for $25 and Amazon sells it for $52.

I’m talking about a DIY storage case

 

[jrabq]

But what about the standard non-mobile, can it be put into Roam and connect? Since it's Satellite, it seems you could in theory use it anywhere you want, but I see @mxracer317 mentions out of country, so they must be able to figure out where they're sending the signal to.

I guess what I'm wondering is if they can block the signal because it's not at the location registered to??? I saw the price for the mobile case, it was $250.

Short answer is no, you cannot just move the standard residential around at your pleasure, I'm sure it's all outlined in contract somewhere. They will certainly "know" where you are (it's 2-way communication) and they must limit the number of dishes sold per area, that's why there is, or was, a waiting list, depending on where you live. The mobile units have a downside in that they are deprioritzed relative to other users in times and places of heavy traffic. As more satellites are deployed this might be less of an issue, but it's offset with more users signing up.

 

[Hunt&FishCO]

Starlink Satellites went over the ranch the other night

 

[buckbull]

Short answer is no, you cannot just move the standard residential around at your pleasure, I'm sure it's all outlined in contract somewhere. They will certainly "know" where you are (it's 2-way communication) and they must limit the number of dishes sold per area, that's why there is, or was, a waiting list, depending on where you live. The mobile units have a downside in that they are deprioritzed relative to other users in times and places of heavy traffic. As more satellites are deployed this might be less of an issue, but it's offset with more users signing up.

That is not my experience. I have starlink setup at my cabin which is 90 miles away from my house. I was able to bring the equipment home, changed my GPS coordinates in the Starlink app and had internet at the house in about 15 minutes. When I took the equipment back to my cabin i changed my GPS coordinates back to cabin location and had internet at the cabin. Starlink does compare dish gps location and where you say the dish is at and will not connect but I found it quite easy to change dish locations.

Edit - I think I had to change my GPS coordinates at starlink.com, not the app.

 

[jrabq]

That is not my experience. I have starlink setup at my cabin which is 90 miles away from my house. I was able to bring the equipment home, changed my GPS coordinates in the Starlink app and had internet at the house in about 15 minutes. When I took the equipment back to my cabin i changed my GPS coordinates back to cabin location and had internet at the cabin. Starlink does compare dish gps location and where you say the dish is at and will not connect but I found it quite easy to change dish locations.

Good to know. Perhaps it was not an issue because you only moved 90 miles? Or they just don't care now that the number of satellites has increased substantially.

 

[buckbull]

I recently installed a mini split at my hunting cabin. We have had both hot and cold weather in that span and it works absolutely fantastic for both heat and ac. The great thing about the minisplit is that it is Alexa enabled. I permanently mounted dishy on a post so I will now leave the internet permanently on and I can control the mini split from anywhere as long as I have an internet connection. Will be great to turn on the heat/ac prior to me leaving the house to go to the cabin.

 

[mtmuley]

I recently installed a mini split at my hunting cabin. We have had both hot and cold weather in that span and it works absolutely fantastic for both heat and ac. The great thing about the minisplit is that it is Alexa enabled. I permanently mounted dishy on a post so I will now leave the internet permanently on and I can control the mini split from anywhere as long as I have an internet connection. Will be great to turn on the heat/ac prior to me leaving the house to go to the cabin.

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Mini Splits are are awesome for that kind of application. mtmuley

 

[Ben Lamb]

Well we cut Elon's cordless cord. Fiber was ran in our county and it's faster & cheaper.

Starlink started throttling their data and they've increased their price 20% in just 2 years. Love the product but the management is turning into just another janky Internet company. It's a great service for those who are underserved for sure though.

 

[buckbull]

 

[hank4elk]

Mine just died after a year or so.
Just ordered a business plan for ranch, not much choice here and it worked excellent.

 

[ndlawrence]

I was going to make the jump to SL just for our county ran fiber directly to our house… hard to beat but I wish I had SL as an option 5 years ago when we had ViaSat.

 

[mtmuley]

I was going to make the jump to SL just for our county ran fiber directly to our house… hard to beat but I wish I had SL as an option 5 years ago when we had ViaSat.

Some of us will never have fiber as an option. Starlink is plenty fast for our uses. Especially after using Hughes for years. mtmuley

 

[Walkathon]

Some of us will never have fiber as an option. Starlink is plenty fast for our uses. Especially after using Hughes for years. mtmuley

Had Hughes Net many years ago and it was not as advertised for me.

 

[Stocker]

Had Hughes Net many years ago and it was not as advertised for me.

When I had Hugh’s net I had the perfect amount of service to take 20 minutes to download a (page unable to download) screen. Quite the deal.

 

[jmcd]

Some of us will never have fiber as an option. Starlink is plenty fast for our uses. Especially after using Hughes for years. mtmuley

Hughes was terrible…. almost worse than no internet at all. Got your hopes up…StarLink has been awesome