Starlink

[BigBlue1]

Aren't you happy for the uptime?

If you can't say it I will: StarLink is the best rural service I've ever had. Faster even to make voice calls which we've NEVER had before, but also just daily internet stuff.

Whiny people need to fall back to Hughs, etc for a bit.

For sure... 100%. Starlink has been incredibly reliable for us after the beta period ended in late 2021. Fewer system outages than any terrestrial ISP I've had. Outages like this where some unexpected issue (a software update in this case) do happen to the best of us and I'm tolerant of it. That's why, as a husband and wife that both WFH, we have backup solutions. My ATT Mobley plan (using a Netgear Nighthawk for many years now) for $20/mo still works great and gets put into service in these rare times. Always have a cell hotspot to fall back on too.

 

[Torvy]

We had two ISPs from 2020 until we retired. The Starlink outages are rare and usually short. The wired kinds always seem to get vermin or digging that severs a line.

 

[Torvy]

By now everyone knows this was a wide-spread outage and ours came back late last evening. However, this morning it is gone again and has been since I arose at 4 a.m. and it's now 10. Oh well.

Ours is fine. Problem is either localized or maybe with your dish/router?

If you haven't already, I'd reboot the equipment.

 

[Stimw]

Mine went down too. I switched to my cell Hotspot and it was buffering so bad I gave up and Starlink came back on about 6 pm yesterday.
My first problem in over 8 months, not a bad record. I naturally assumed it was my equipment.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Im wondering if it’s just me. Starling is down. The speed test
Shos.20 mbps download but nothing works. (Switched to 5g. 1 bar)

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Took about 20 minutes and it all came back. Maybe just me

 

[bdhsfz6]

Here in eastern PA, I noticed a slowdown in speed on Saturday evening. Dropped to 9/3 around 10:30 PM. Back up to 130/20 this morning though.

 

[BufordBoone]

Just ran a test and got 333 down, 14 up.

My normal is in the 150/10 range so working well this morning.

 

[gsganzer]

I got Starlink about a year ago. Now they're running fiber down my street. Supposed to have everyone hooked up by October. Figures! Just as I might be buying some property and moving. It looks like the Starlink gear will probably be needed at the next place though.

 

[grsthegreat]

I got Starlink about a year ago. Now they're running fiber down my street. Supposed to have everyone hooked up by October. Figures! Just as I might be buying some property and moving. It looks like the Starlink gear will probably be needed at the next place though.

Exact thing happened to me. There trenching in the fiber conduit as i type. Im going to keep the starlink as a backup on some kind of holding plan. Im looking into them right now. Ive been told they have a $10/ month plan that leaves it in limbo with a small available bandwidth for emergency use only.

 

[ultrarunner]

West Marine has a sale on Starlink right now and I don’t have suitable Internet at home.

Any large files means I have to leave the property to send.

I’m guessing Marine Starlink works anywhere no matter if your boat is in the water or on the trailer parked in the driveway?

The monthly intro rate is $65 but no mention of what it is after the monthly.

 

[LouNY]

I see that Starlink has many different options out now and several plans;
I'm using the older Gen 2 motorized anttenna that I got when I had to put down a $100 deposit and wait then pay the $399 balance before it would ship. My "plan" is $120 month now, it started at $120 then dropped to $90 for awhile and now is back to the $120.
My laptop see's close to 65Mbps down loading and about 25 uploading, today it has a 43 ms latency, usually it's in the 20's.
This limit is my wifi limit which is an 802.11 ac;
While my phone shows it as 106Mbps down and 31 up

 

[ultrarunner]

I think it may be the only option for some.

I also detest intro rates across the board…

 

[JRH02]

Every time I think SL is running slow it ends up being the device. And as for all the different speed reports, does it really affect what you are doing or watching?

 

[ponytug]

I think it may be the only option for some.

I also detest intro rates across the board…

The marine plans tend to be pricey, so if you don't need it for offshore work, I would stick to one of their standard units. Where you live, the rate is likely going to be $120/mo, though you might get a break for the hardware. If you need a referral code, DM me. I think that there refer a friend for free offer expired, but I think that there is a $175 hardware offer going on now.

All the best,

Peter

 

[grsthegreat]

I just got an email for starlink system for $89 in idaho. Not sure of other locations

 

[ultrarunner]

I’m spoiled at work with multiple high speed access points with some near gig speed.

Home had zero connectivity back in 2017 but as infrastructure improved I pretty much have 1 bar cellular data…

Only really a problem with large files.

Lots of area specials advertised and I signed up once with Comcast and ATT…

Both said they could not honor the install as it did not include underground…

The early adopters were able to run pole to house but now that has changed for new installs…

 

[newbury]

Exact thing happened to me. There trenching in the fiber conduit as i type. Im going to keep the starlink as a backup on some kind of holding plan. Im looking into them right now. Ive been told they have a $10/ month plan that leaves it in limbo with a small available bandwidth for emergency use only.

If you get some details please post.
I currently have fiber in Ms. w/ 300d/300u and Cox in Va. with 300d/~20u. But I'm keeping my AT&T Mobley at hand because of outages at both places. The Mobley usually gets ~8 down/2 or 3 up, But it beats nothing.

 

[joeyd]

I just got an email for starlink system for $89 in idaho. Not sure of other locations



View attachment 4006801

Here is my quote, I couldn't get the $89 Standard Kit but they did give me the rural living bonus also known as the Demand Surcharge! I don't think I'll be changing internet providers.

Order Summary​

Recurring Monthly Payment​

Residential

$120/mo*

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* First month of service is charged upon activation or 30 days after delivery, whichever comes first.

One-Time Payment​

Standard Kit

$349

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Demand Surcharge - Due to high demand in your area, there is an additional one-time charge for purchase Starlink service.


$1,000

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Shipping & Handling - Standard

$0

---

Tax

$20.94

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Total Due Today​

$1,369.94​

 

[LouNY]

Here is my quote, I couldn't get the $89 Standard Kit but they did give me the rural living bonus also known as the Demand Surcharge! I don't think I'll be changing internet providers.

Order Summary​

Recurring Monthly Payment​

Residential

$120/mo*

---

* First month of service is charged upon activation or 30 days after delivery, whichever comes first.

One-Time Payment​

Standard Kit

$349

---

Demand Surcharge - Due to high demand in your area, there is an additional one-time charge for purchase Starlink service.


$1,000

---

Shipping & Handling - Standard

$0

---

Tax

$20.94

---

Total Due Today​

$1,369.94​

Damn!!!!!!!!