Best Buy has the Starlink Mini Kit on a killer clearance/sale: $199.99 (save $300 off the original $499.99 price!). This is the portable backpack-friendly satellite internet kit from SpaceX.
Key specs:
AC Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Integrated modem/router
Wi-Fi 5, mesh capable
Super compact for travel, camping, RVs, remote work, etc.
In-store only (or check your local store): Best Buy's ongoing networking recycle program lets you bring in any old modem, router, or gateway to recycle and get a 15% off coupon toward a new modem/router/gateway purchase at the current selling price.
Apply it to this Starlink Mini → 15% off $199.99 = ~$30 savings → effective ~$169.99 (before tax)
YMMV – program is in-store only, coupon on the spot, excludes certain brands but often works for general networking gear. Old device not returned. Valid through at least 1/1/27 per Best Buy site. Confirm with store staff if Starlink qualifies as it's listed under "Trade-in offer" on the page.
Great for off-grid spots, backup internet, or anywhere traditional broadband sucks. Requires separate Starlink service subscription (not included).
Hot if you're eyeing a Mini—grab it quick as stock/price can fluctuate!
Ps.: the store I went to the manager had to override saying that some stores might have limitations and that his computer was saying it excluded starlink products. I showed him the best buy website listing and the trade in on the starlink mini and it didn't say any excluding for starlink products. He did give me for $169 at the end lol
Im trying to post a picture of the receipt
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...J3R8ZC259C
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I got one for tailgating last fall for $299. Worked great.
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Also - satellite connectivity is quietly shipping on a ton of phones these days. Needing to spend money on a starlink mini will be irrelevant in the mext few years. So only buy if you absoluty need it now.
Also - satellite connectivity is quietly shipping on a ton of phones these days. Needing to spend money on a starlink mini will be irrelevant in the mext few years. So only buy if you absoluty need it now.
Yes, they say the next iPhone may have 5g satellite
well if it did you dang sure aint getting it free lol. you would pay a monthly additional fee. Why would they do that, even if they could? Billions in 5g land based lte networks instantly useless? get real lol. And what magical satellites will this data run off? Since only starlink even remotely has that type of network, and it's being used for oh yeah, starlink lol. I dont know if you think Tim Cook is going to snap his fingers and put 10k free LEO satellites in orbit by next year lmao (and only Space X could do that)
Besides that, even if this pie in the sky became reality, do you not have a home ISP because you have smartphone data? They are separate things lol. Although with unlimited hotspot data they can start to blur a bit, we're still a long way from that being standard. You will heat up your phone and burn down its battery as a hotspot, too,
I think you're meaning satellite connectivity for basic emergency texting and calling maybe, if that. i dont believe it.
I tried to get it from the manager, I tried super nice. They'd kept me waiting for a LONG time before he came to the register and it took him a minute to figure it out.
Obviously OP got someone to override it for them, but no luck for me. And my friends would tell you I'm the one that's usually successful in these things...
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I tried to get it from the manager, I tried super nice. They'd kept me waiting for a LONG time before he came to the register and it took him a minute to figure it out.
Obviously OP got someone to override it for them, but no luck for me. And my friends would tell you I'm the one that's usually successful in these things...
The manager did give me crap at first but I told him either your website is wrong or the store, so I can be done? And he said this is valid for some stores only. Then I said, well how do I know which store is good or not? How do I know? I just went on the website and follow the instructions to the store to trade it in, drove 40 minutes but I don't mind driving to the next store, just want to make sure they are good. Then he lied to apply the promotion and it worked, he did have to manually override, so it's YMMV
It worked for me, I posted the receipt, hopefully someone else get score too. I couldn't find anywhere cheaper than that. And the free one from starlink it's only a rental, and requires the max service for $120. I'm in the residential lite grandfathered plan, not really looking to change and lose that plan, so this is better. Also I like owning my stuff and not renting
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