03-25-2023, 09:08 PM
Works very very well. Have had since October 2022 in Opihikao with unobstructed site. Ping around 90. Download between 150 and 250. Upload 8 to 15.
No detectable downtime.
No problems during heavy weather.
Set up is extremely easy and automated. The antennae finds best line of site and all you do is choose a password.
Works with VPN no problem (TunnelBear).
Streams 4K with no problem.
Router is strong.
I have the ethernet dongle wired to latest AppleTV. No noticeable difference really, since it works fine as wifi.
Not a gamer so don't know about that.
Once a month or so I unplug the router for a few seconds just as a maintenance thing. Takes a couple minutes to come back on.
I initially bought the side mount (and the ethernet dongle), but didn't need the mount. Return was easy and no cost.
Only downside is the $110 monthly and $500+ start up. Was emailed (see below) that monthly is now $110, but it always has been so don't really understand.
We are thrilled to finally have a real internet connection after 25 years going back to Coconut Wireless, AWS, and various hotspots after the ATT tower installed during the 2018 lava period.
I am glad to answer any other questions I haven't covered.
Cheers,
Kirt
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Due to excessive levels of inflation, the price of the Starlink kit is increasing from $499 to $549 for deposit holders, and $599 for all new orders, effective today. In addition, the Starlink monthly service price will increase from $99 to $110.
No detectable downtime.
No problems during heavy weather.
Set up is extremely easy and automated. The antennae finds best line of site and all you do is choose a password.
Works with VPN no problem (TunnelBear).
Streams 4K with no problem.
Router is strong.
I have the ethernet dongle wired to latest AppleTV. No noticeable difference really, since it works fine as wifi.
Not a gamer so don't know about that.
Once a month or so I unplug the router for a few seconds just as a maintenance thing. Takes a couple minutes to come back on.
I initially bought the side mount (and the ethernet dongle), but didn't need the mount. Return was easy and no cost.
Only downside is the $110 monthly and $500+ start up. Was emailed (see below) that monthly is now $110, but it always has been so don't really understand.
We are thrilled to finally have a real internet connection after 25 years going back to Coconut Wireless, AWS, and various hotspots after the ATT tower installed during the 2018 lava period.
I am glad to answer any other questions I haven't covered.
Cheers,
Kirt
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Due to excessive levels of inflation, the price of the Starlink kit is increasing from $499 to $549 for deposit holders, and $599 for all new orders, effective today. In addition, the Starlink monthly service price will increase from $99 to $110.
The sole purpose of these adjustments is to keep pace with rising inflation. As Starlink expands service in your area, you will be emailed when your Starlink is ready and you will have 7 days to finalize your order. You can cancel your deposit for a full refund at any time in your account page.
Since launching our public beta service in October 2020, the Starlink team has tripled the number of satellites in orbit, quadrupled the number of ground stations and made continuous improvements to our network. Going forward, users can expect Starlink to maintain its cadence of continuous network improvements as well as new feature additions.
Thank you for being a Starlink customer and your continued support!