Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..

[Tombola]

but £247 a month is just too much so back to the drawing board

I Know, Im wondering why so expensive if the signal is transmitted down to most of earth anyway whats the issue ??

 

[Gromett]

I Know, Im wondering why so expensive if the signal is transmitted down to most of earth anyway whats the issue ??

I believe it is larger and has better bandwidth capabilities.

If you don't like you don't have to buy it

 

[Swifter]

It's a matter of working out how many months you'll rent it. £300 up front to own it, after 15 months you are paying again. I think I got a good deal.

I went ahead and ordered one, and paid upfront

 

[orridge]

How long has the rental in the UK been an option ?
£15. per month then usage fees?
Id have probably gone for that back in the day to test the water.
good for those that want too now I suppose.
still have the 30 day return period too remember, if you do go "all in"

Rental option is only for residential not roam

 

[Tombola]

I believe it is larger and has better bandwidth capabilities.

If you don't like you don't have to buy it

so the signal that is transmitted is a different signal?
they transmit one for us cheapos, and one for when Im on my 500ft yacht ?

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[Carpmart]

Getting 200-230 Mb download at Norden Farm Dorset… first time using it, after paying for it for six weeks or so, but very impressed so far!

 

[Carpmart]

Would have been OK with paying £2400 for the kit - only like buying a satellite system, but £247 a month is just too much so back to the drawing board and use the roam option. Going to give it some thought. Don't need it imminently as not going to Europe till later in the year and have unlimited Vodafone data in the UK

It’s a well trodden path flat mounting the standard dish. Watch Everlanders on YouTube and you will see it seems to be working perfectly adequately for him whilst driving and stationary using standard dish and roam.

 

[Gromett]

so the signal that is transmitted is a different signal?
they transmit one for us cheapos, and one for when Im on my 500ft yacht ?

You could always go to the website which tells you the difference

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[Swifter]

Not sure how I choose the price plan I want to use? It’s the roam one I will need . Presumably once the equipment arrives you select the price plan and activate it ?

 

[Slopey]

Not sure how I choose the price plan I want to use? It’s the roam one I will need . Presumably once the equipment arrives you select the price plan and activate it ?

Yes - you do it in the app. You want "Mobile - Regional" - that's the equivalent of "Roam" in the UK - if that's what you ordered - it'll set itself up with that for you anyway.

You should also be able to log into the Starlink website and see it under "My Account" - once your starlink device is set up, you'll see "Manage" and you can then change the service plan (if you wanted to), or pause it if you're not going to be using it.

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[Coolcats]

There are few parts to all this starlink stuff, the first is if you really have no other way of getting a broadband connection I can see why it’s attractive

The notion of a two tier connection is no different to that of land bassed broadband providers, if your a business the contention ratio is far less than a domestic user but even that is fast disappearing, in part to advances in technology.

By using the service money is being sucked out of countries and little to no tax being paid in that county but also yet another American ‘let’s control the world’ product.

The part about supporting emergency responders is a little weak and suggest marketing hype, there maybe some parts of the world that may need this in extreme circumstances but in the main probably not needed for most emergency service providers.

There may be a few MoHo owners who benefit from starlink but actually it’s great not to be tethered to the internet 24/7 and mobile signal is probably suffice t for most.

With the shear volume of satellites it’s going to degrade our night sky view

It also makes me smile that people want the cheapest SIM moan about the cost of domestic broadband where the router is often supplied by the service provider the next I see starlink with all its costs.

If you can afford it and ‘need it’ good for you but and not knocking that. But it’s not for many and certainly not at the price asked.

think I will stick with my Sim a few cd’s along with scrabble, chess set and card games

 

[Carpmart]

There are few parts to all this starlink stuff, the first is if you really have no other way of getting a broadband connection I can see why it’s attractive

The notion of a two tier connection is no different to that of land bassed broadband providers, if your a business the contention ratio is far less than a domestic user but even that is fast disappearing, in part to advances in technology.

By using the service money is being sucked out of countries and little to no tax being paid in that county but also yet another American ‘let’s control the world’ product.

The part about supporting emergency responders is a little weak and suggest marketing hype, there maybe some parts of the world that may need this in extreme circumstances but in the main probably not needed for most emergency service providers.

There may be a few MoHo owners who benefit from starlink but actually it’s great not to be tethered to the internet 24/7 and mobile signal is probably suffice t for most.

With the shear volume of satellites it’s going to degrade our night sky view

It also makes me smile that people want the cheapest SIM moan about the cost of domestic broadband where the router is often supplied by the service provider the next I see starlink with all its costs.

If you can afford it and ‘need it’ good for you but and not knocking that. But it’s not for many and certainly not at the price asked.

think I will stick with my Sim a few cd’s along with scrabble, chess set and card games

I get all the points you make Coolcats. Have you tried to roam in Europe recently and remain connected easily? This is the primary motivation for me using Starlink…

It’s also been very beneficial in terms of weight, roof real estate and the opposite of your point, being easily connected all of the time.

I’ve removed a lumpy Oyster sat dish from the roof (as we now have ubiquitous always on internet so stream everything) proper heavy bit of kit that was and this has freed up enough roof space to install another 200w solar panel. This again in turn has allowed me to reduce my carbon footprint by using less gas, with more use of the electric kettle, solar powered hot water, using induction hob more etc etc, so we are reducing our reliance on LPG and fossil fuel in general and becoming more renewable orientated. This has to be a good thing IMHO!

So with my use case, there is lots of upside to Starlink. I accept not for everyone, but aside from a slight premium at the moment for being a mid adopter, seems like a phenomenal service to me!

 

[Tombola]

It also makes me smile that people want the cheapest SIM moan about the cost of domestic broadband where the router is often supplied by the service provider the next I see starlink with all its costs.

My home broadband was 58 per.month. then add my roaming hardware and costs. Starlink works out cheaper now.

If you can afford it and ‘need it’ good for you but and not knocking that. But it’s not for many and certainly not at the price asked

Isn't that true about everything. Nothing always suits everyone. But choice is a wonderful thing.

By using the service money is being sucked out of countries and little to no tax being paid in that county but also yet another American ‘let’s control the world’ product.

The world is becoming a smaller place . It's no different really than the cars or motorhomes being imported here from other countries.

 

[125BEER]

So it offers WiFi calling in EU with your current phone....?
Cheers

 

[Swifter]

Does anyone know what courier they use to deliver? Just had a delivery notice for later today from DHL . Not expecting anything and it said 2 weeks for delivery when I ordered it .
Edit
Yes it does appear to be the starlink ( spacex) being delivered. I only placed the order on Saturday!

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[Steve and Denise]

I get all the points you make Coolcats. Have you tried to roam in Europe recently and remain connected easily? This is the primary motivation for me using Starlink…

It’s also been very beneficial in terms of weight, roof real estate and the opposite of your point, being easily connected all of the time.

I’ve removed a lumpy Oyster sat dish from the roof (as we now have ubiquitous always on internet so stream everything) proper heavy bit of kit that was and this has freed up enough roof space to install another 200w solar panel. This again in turn has allowed me to reduce my carbon footprint by using less gas, with more use of the electric kettle, solar powered hot water, using induction hob more etc etc, so we are reducing our reliance on LPG and fossil fuel in general and becoming more renewable orientated. This has to be a good thing IMHO!

So with my use case, there is lots of upside to Starlink. I accept not for everyone, but aside from a slight premium at the moment for being a mid adopter, seems like a phenomenal service to me!

Is that why the M5 went Harvey? to reduce your carbon footprint

 

[Manic]

Just saw this on f/b don’t if it been mentioned

 

[Carpmart]

Is that why the M5 went Harvey? to reduce your carbon footprint

Too big for a TOAD.

 

[MisterB]

I can foresee a future where MHF starlink owners share for free, their internet connection with others at rallies etc ....

I would certainly consider starlink to replace home internet etc and to use when we are away but we need to leave an internet source working while we are away...

 

[125BEER]

Does any current user use the system for WIFI calling in UK or EU...........?

Cheers

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[Slopey]

Does any current user use the system for WIFI calling in UK or EU...........?

Cheers

Yes - works for me on EE, also WhatsApp/Facetime, no problems. (in the UK, not taken it abroad).

I believe it works with O2/Voda also for Wifi calling, but it's more down to the handset than the Starlink router.

 

[125BEER]

Yes - works for me on EE, also WhatsApp/Facetime, no problems. (in the UK, not taken it abroad).

I believe it works with O2/Voda also for Wifi calling, but it's more down to the handset than the Starlink router.

Many thanks for info....

 

[Carpmart]

I can foresee a future where MHF starlink owners share for free, their internet connection with others at rallies etc ....

I can’t foresee this!

 

[Langtoftlad]

If you can afford it and ‘need it’ good for you but and not knocking that. But it’s not for many and certainly not at the price asked.

... bit like the rush to Lithium batteries

 

[Coolcats]

As I said if people wish or have the need for this service then im not saying they should not go for it.

Most communication is asynchronous meaning even if I have a dribble of data on a sim I can down load a file or films whilst out playing

plus most users are not transmitting or receiving big files, most work apps are cloud based and if you have submit a report you are not talking massive files

But each to their own needs wants and desires

My home broadband was 58 per.month. then add my roaming hardware and costs. Starlink works out cheaper now.

if buying just on price Plus Net is £26 for 900mb

With many providers coming on line its a race to the bottom regarding BB price, if I keep my BB and use data on a sim for the time we are away it still works out cheaper for us

Isn't that true about everything. Nothing always suits everyone. But choice is a wonderful thing.

Indeed it is people buy Rolex watches I could have but like many others choose not too I recall asking the guys I work with what does it do when they flash them about, they look surprised by the question but of course they tell the time here is a watch that does exactly the same thing and is accurate @ £60 tend to lsat years and do not need servicing, rather than £10K but as you say choice is a good thing

The world is becoming a smaller place . It's no different really than the cars or motorhomes being imported here from other countries.

How sad is it that we have lost our manufacturing industry as its cheaper to manufacture elsewhere or that 'management' sold out the brand such as MG Mini etc somehow we cant seem to do what other countries management have both the vision and investment capital but that is another story.

At least on physical goods Tax can be charged and people employed in the country they are sold

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[Coolcats]

... bit like the rush to Lithium batteries

Nice to have but currently not a need to have not even when we change of 5 year old still good leisure ones

 

[Tombola]

Its all about opinion and choice isn't it,

now where is that mangle, no need for all this fandangle tumble dryer stuff.

 

[Wissel]

At £100 it was too good a deal to pass up

We were already paying £50 a month for data sims (we are off-grid) and the service here is dire. So £75 a month is hardly a massive jump.

Plus I keep getting asked to fit it for others, so might be a good idea to experiment with different mounting ways etc.

 

[Gromett]

Just saw this on f/b don’t if it been mentioned
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Jim have you seen this. Rural discount?

 

[Wissel]

Jim have you seen this. Rural discount?

Worked for me

Should have it here in a few days.

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