Star Link

[Smawgunner2]

Anyone use this for internet service? I’ve heard good things about it but what worries me is that there is no brick and mortar store or phone number for tech support.

 

[5Cent]

I don't, but brother does (had as soon as it was available in north central ohio) and he loves, it minus the outage last Friday AM.

 

[brock ratcliff]

We’ve had it for a year or so. Living in the middle of nowhere, it is awesome. At least relative to any other service we have had. It was quick and easy to set up too.

 

[brock ratcliff]

I don't, but brother does (had as soon as it was available in north central ohio) and he loves, it minus the outage last Friday AM.

That was the only time out service has been out in the time we’ve had it. And it was not a very long outage.

 

[Stressless]

Installing at my remote camp in Aug.

 

[Buckmaster]

I’ve heard a lot of positives.

 

[Bankfish]

Have it in Pike co at our camper. Works just fine.

 

[Hedgelj]

I've had it for 3ish years, works great. Virtually the only option i have at my house but if you have other options you need to look at them.

 

[switchhitter]

@Hedgelj
I have DSL but it is slow and not terribly dependable
So I have been thinking about star link the monthly cost is about the same as my current supplier.
Why do you say if I have other options I should look at them?
Are you not happy with star link?

 

[Jamie]

We got a Tmobile 5G hotspot a few years ago and it has been fantastic. We get a very good deal by bundling our cellular service with our internet. We cut all the cables and could not be happier. Wi-fi speeds are perfectly fine and we are streaming everything.

 

[Hedgelj]

@Hedgelj
I have DSL but it is slow and not terribly dependable
So I have been thinking about star link the monthly cost is about the same as my current supplier.
Why do you say if I have other options I should look at them?
Are you not happy with star link?

I'm happy with it BUT.

It's more expensive than most DSL, cable, fiber optic, connections and isn't as good for some applications as the other options.

It doesn't have the option for a static IP

Depending on how your signal gets routed to what land station will depend on where streaming services think you're located. This can be an issue for trying to get Buckeye games or local stations. There are ways to assist with this however.

It's satellite, so really crappy rain and snow does impact it. Usually if it's that bad outside we aren't out in it and to find your internet doesn't work is annoying.

It's fairly simple to set up, I've done it twice with no issues but yes the lack of a phone number to call for service can be a problem.

The base router in the Gen1 kinda sucks to be honest. I strongly urge you to look at a different router (i use an Omada mesh network over my entire 20+ acres) depending on your needs.

 

[Hedgelj]

Also my starlink has 500+ yards of clear skies in the direction it faces. Depending on your location it may not be as good.

 

[brock ratcliff]

Also my starlink has 500+ yards of clear skies in the direction it faces. Depending on your location it may not be as good.

Interesting. We live in the middle of a woods. There are nearly 0% clear skies yet our service is good. Then again, I don’t even know half of what you were just talking about. lol.

 

[giles]

We got a Tmobile 5G hotspot a few years ago and it has been fantastic. We get a very good deal by bundling our cellular service with our internet. We cut all the cables and could not be happier. Wi-fi speeds are perfectly fine and we are streaming everything.

This is what we have but I can't get reception in my barn with that closed cell insulation and metal. It used to work if I opened a door, but adding the insulation it doesn't work at all now. I dont want to drop a land line but it seems like my only option.