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Starlink V4 Standard Antenna Kit w/ Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band Router $299 + Free Shipping

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Aug 06, 2024 08:59 PM
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nineforty5Aug 06, 2024 08:59 PM
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Aug 06, 2024 09:05 PM
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BraveMice4170Aug 06, 2024 09:05 PM
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Nice to see the price drop on these! I can't live without mine now. I travel +200 days/year around the world and this has been a life changer.
Aug 06, 2024 09:38 PM
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Jordan1918Aug 06, 2024 09:38 PM
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Quote from YW55 :
I like how they just decided to charge an extra $100 over the RV plan for boats.
Supply and demand the satellites over the ocean have less people paying for them ie. it's more expensive.
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Quote from TheDirka :
How do they know if you're in a boat?
probably the device can pin point your coordinates.
Aug 07, 2024 01:45 AM
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tooslickAug 07, 2024 01:45 AM
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Quote from Danimal86 :
No chance I would ditch fiber for starlink.

starlink is meant for places that DONT have faster than DSL internet and or cell signal.
Finally, someone on this thread with a little knowledge. I'm very remote, work from home, and had it a ince it became available in Missouri. I have the Mini as a backup and just about every accessory for both. For its intended use it cannot be beat. Also, just an FYI, I have Verizon cell router too and probably been in IT longer than most of you are old.
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dagaduAug 07, 2024 01:58 AM
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Does Homedepot one qualify for 90 days window return?
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mannyvAug 07, 2024 01:58 AM
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Quote from mister42 :
if you have a need for a satellite connection today, sure, give Starlink a spin. however, ASTS president Scott Wisniewski said just a few days ago he anticipates a $10-15 subscription fee in the US. We'll see, I think that price comes down a bit. also, I probably misfired on my original post as ASTS will be a cellular service add-on, not meant for home internet the way this particular version of Starlink might be. but ASTS will be the clear winner in direct-to-cell satellite service (like ASTS, starlink doesn't offer this commercially yet either so both are so-called "vaporware" at this moment); ASTS has much bigger satellites, much faster speeds, much higher capacity per sat., much better technology.
Given the history of carrier pricing in the US, the option will be available on their high-end plans only, with a cap.

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Aug 07, 2024 01:59 AM
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dagaduAug 07, 2024 01:59 AM
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Quote from DealFarmer :
Home depot is offering the same deal. Free shipping tomorrow for my location.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/STARL.../329052560
Does it qualify under 90 days window return?
Aug 07, 2024 06:27 AM
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mister42Aug 07, 2024 06:27 AM
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Quote from mannyv :
Given the history of carrier pricing in the US, the option will be available on their high-end plans only, with a cap.
mmm, perhaps to start since there will only be so much bandwidth available while the satellites gradually launch, that'd be a way to throttle the signups and make the speeds reasonable, but i guarantee these MNOs are going to want to be able to advertise coverage of 100% of the geographic US. they're going to want as many people signing up as possible. the satellite connection will only kick on if the cell phone goes out of range of the terrestrial towers, so i don't know if that type of thing is something they'd want to gatekeep. AT&T's CEO estimates 30-40% of their users would opt-in for monthly "always on" connectivity, without counting those who would opt-in for only individual months, so that feels like it's not meant for just the high end plans. we'll see, though.
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babygdavAug 07, 2024 07:17 AM
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Quote from ispeed :
I'm wondering if this would be a good backup option for emergency use situations. For instance, just buying the equipment, not activating it just yet and then activate if needed later. I guess if a hurricane hits and disrupts utilities, then most likely cell service will be nonexistent, so no way to activate, but … I'm not familiar with how this works.
What disaster uses? Can't think of anything a survivor would need besides working cellular call/texting to last a Katrina for a month post-disaster. Basically, assume you'll be off grid 1+ months with nobody coming in a true disaster. (Katrina, Fukushima, etc - all took first aid and help a month plus to reach everyone.)
Plus, where's the power coming from for a month+?
Ham radio, internet turtle speed over ham, satellite text/call over Iridium more useful in those situations.
But, if you must 1st world a disaster, you'd need big power bank + solar panel rated for the power draw of the starlink + router + laptop/tablet/phone. Add waterproof boxes etc if you're in a flood area. All of the satellite providers besides Starlink, too.
As for service, you'd have to active before the disaster, so useless in an earthquake zone like California where there's simply not enough warning to do so. Could with typhoons like Florida, but then you'll fighting a ton of other factors - rains, winds, homes under water, etc. Ie. You'd need a boat big enough to carry you, food, water, power bank, solar, Starlink, etc etc out to safety.
And if we ever go to war with China/Russia, ALL satellites will be down the first week after they explode the EMPs in space to knock sat coverage out and virus to the ground receiver boxes like ukraine's first week. They've tested anti-satellite weapons already.
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pmrowczynskiAug 07, 2024 09:25 AM
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Quote from babygdav :
What disaster uses? Can't think of anything a survivor would need besides working cellular call/texting to last a Katrina for a month post-disaster. Basically, assume you'll be off grid 1+ months with nobody coming in a true disaster. (Katrina, Fukushima, etc - all took first aid and help a month plus to reach everyone.)
Plus, where's the power coming from for a month+?
Ham radio, internet turtle speed over ham, satellite text/call over Iridium more useful in those situations.
But, if you must 1st world a disaster, you'd need big power bank + solar panel rated for the power draw of the starlink + router + laptop/tablet/phone. Add waterproof boxes etc if you're in a flood area. All of the satellite providers besides Starlink, too.
As for service, you'd have to active before the disaster, so useless in an earthquake zone like California where there's simply not enough warning to do so. Could with typhoons like Florida, but then you'll fighting a ton of other factors - rains, winds, homes under water, etc. Ie. You'd need a boat big enough to carry you, food, water, power bank, solar, Starlink, etc etc out to safety.
And if we ever go to war with China/Russia, ALL satellites will be down the first week after they explode the EMPs in space to knock sat coverage out and virus to the ground receiver boxes like ukraine's first week. They've tested anti-satellite weapons already.
When the power goes out in my area, the cable providers are down, as are the 5G providers. So even if your lights were on, due to battery or generators, you simply cannot connect.

In congested areas, 5G is often such over saturated that you get maybe 1-2 mBps down, which means streaming is off. Busy weekends in certain areas also means that you get zero bars because you cannot connect with one provider but have to use another.

For example, couldn't get T-Mobile to connect but Mint could. Had an open ticket with T-Mobile because of this (and received a $50 credit).

I do seen quite a few Starlink set ups nearby. People are mounting them on galvanized pipe to clear trees. Plus if it snows, there is supposedly some heating thing to help keep the snow off.
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fatguypoolsharkAug 07, 2024 09:36 AM
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Quote from mister42 :
by all means, don't wait. you know, get the solutions that work for you when you need them. Down the line a bit, when the convenience of d2c suits you, that will be an option too.

you're right that the spectrum is key, and that's why ASTS has partnerships with AT&T and VZW and 45+ other MNOs around the world to give them access to the 700-900 Mhz low band. they want it to work so they can put their spectrum licenses to work. Current info says they'll get at least 15 Mbps download and 2.5 Mbps per 5 Mhz of band, and each satellite can support 40 Mhz of spectrum. we are starting to get into the more technical stuff which i'm still trying to understand more myself but if you want to check out more info along these lines from a recent post by someone more informed, check this out: https://www.reddit.com/r/ASTSpace..._advanced/

Starlink will develop their tech and will be a player in the satellite d2c field eventually, but right now and probably for 3-5 years, they are behind on the tech and behind on the global MNO partnerships (45+ for ASTS and only ~7 for Starlink) by a long way. lots of momentum and enthusiasm right now for ASTS. it's deserved at this moment since they've de-risked a ton this year and have clear paths to funding, though the skepticism the previous few years was deserved at the time too as they kept delaying things.
For sure. Though the math I have is 120 down for 40 mhz of spectrum with about 2800 beams per sat. Regardless it's a VERY exciting time for rural data access, and I appreciate the responses. Quality stuff. Suggest checking out Ars Technica and especially their comments/forums if you want to get more into the weeds on the tech side. The group over there is ridiculously smart and the only place where the comments regularly teach me new things rather than make me hate humanity.

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Aug 07, 2024 09:39 AM
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fatguypoolsharkAug 07, 2024 09:39 AM
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Quote from beggerking :
for the price, you could easily get 5 5g services from various mobile phone providers and still comes out on top as far as price + speed + reliability.

Who offers 5G services out in the ocean which is the main target for that plan? Know of a lot of 5G towers out there?

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