Starlink internet service

I bought a portable starlink satellite internet system and it showed up yesterday. In the country where I live unlimited internet is expensive if available at all. Was using AT&T exclusively for phone and internet (hot spot) basically like 2 cell phones. No cable service available. Was limited and always going over . I don't hate Elon like some other billionaires so I will give this system a try. I spend most weekends at my friends place by Pittsfield in the western part of the state bowhunting and helping take care of his property. Cell service has fallen off big time for some reason over there. Usually only can get one bar on my phone. Texts only with no photos. Forget about trying to stream anything. I also go out to Utah 2 weeks every year up in the mountains. Hoping this system will take care of any internet needs no matter where I am. So far it's is working great with no snafus . Simple to set up . If I can do it , it must be easy.

Edited by Pat the Plumber CIL - 03 Oct 2024 at 8:03pm

I had the Verizon Hotspot awhile back, until I got a notice one fall that my service would end in October unless I got an upgrade unit to a 4G model, at a cost to me of nearly $200. Then while talking to the Verizon people I learned that 5G was coming sometime after the first of the year and then I would need to upgrade again or lose service. and yes the limited service was a pain.

steve(ill) wrote: Pat, i assume the STARLINK has some type of dish or receiver that you move as you travel... How do you know where to POINT it when you get there ? Maybe it’s not as restrictive as DISH or DIRECTV on the pointing ?

My understanding is, you plug it in and it takes care of itself! Hey, if they can land booster rockets back where they launched from…

As I understand it, the Skylink receiver finds the satellite much like the RV satellite dishes.

I’m gonna ask a stupid question.
Can this be used for tv as well?
The only way we can get Razorback games is streaming them.
We’ve shut off our satellite internet and our tv satellite goes away early November.
I don’t care about regular tv just the Razorback football games.

Thought about Skylink until saw Projected Price increases above the entry cost point.  Would replace our Internet and Satellite TV which is also about to change(Direct and DISH are Merging) where those prices for all the above are getting seriously ignorant.  Only really good aspect of Skylink is Transportable and no limit of point of use.

Edited by DMiller - 02 Oct 2024 at 6:06am

whoah, I watch netflix over the starlink via the modem.  works two TV's at once without breaking a sweat. 

Yes you can stream TV with Starlink . It does require unobstructed view of the sky . I am currently moving mine around trying to get optimal performance. I have a lot of tall trees near my house. Also a 50 meter cord is all you get. Also requires Hulu, Roku, Firestick. Have not invested in those yet .will let you know.
Unlimited mobile version 165 a month
Antenna, modem cords 299
Fixed home unit 120 a month .
Sure there will be more charges along the way
Just did a speed test after last antenna adjustment 399 Mbps ,whatever that means

OK, now you guys have me wondering.

Edited by WF owner - 03 Oct 2024 at 6:25am

How to watch TV with Starlink? 

Edited by steve(ill) - 03 Oct 2024 at 8:30am

there are several FREE channels.. Some you have to SIGN UP and it will remember what your watching if its a SERIES and go to the NEXT show the next time you turn on the TV... Other  Channels you have to pay $5- 10- 15 a month ... we dont do that. (Disney, Sling, NETflex.)