There is little doubt that Starlink has changed the arena for internet service. They have also partnered with T-Mobile. Since a lot of members/people are now taking advantage of using satellite service, we felt a forum should be included to accommodate these additions.
I personally have no experience with Starlink or any other satellite service (to exclude once having Direct TV). I know a lot of people who have Starlink service...some swear by it while others curse it. I can see where various applications and extremely remote locations would benefit from satellite.
This is a general and unclassified forum. Once its starts populating with various topics, we will get a better idea of what sub forums should be created to address specific topics. Until then, please make sure the "Subject" field of a new post clearly describes and identifies the subject of the post. This will allow the easy moving of that post once sub forums are created.
Changing Times and Internet Solutions to Include Starlink and other Satellite Services
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Re: Changing Times and Internet Solutions to Include Starlink and other Satellite Services
Here's my take on StarLink after testing it myself.
1. Great for people who have no other choice.
2. Cost more than twice as cellular service ($120 vs $50 for unlimited data).
3. Connection, speed and latency Issues due to obstructions, weather (rain, snow, wind, sunspots), and congestion.
4. A hassle setting it up at each new location. Cellular is a simple plug-in and go.
5. No choice of different hardware, with cellular there are dozens of lower cost options for tinkerers.
6. No choice of different service providers, in case it goes down. There are at least 3 different cellular carriers.
7. Cannot get an anonymous StarLink account for those who value their privacy (it's possible via prepaid cellular).
Regarding Tmobile partnering with StarLink, it's an emergency texting service only, no calls or browsing yet.
It's never going to be like a cellular service due to weak satellite signals, only works outdoors in a line of sight.
Not trying to put StarLink in a bad light, it's great if there's no other choice, or used an emergency backup.
1. Great for people who have no other choice.
2. Cost more than twice as cellular service ($120 vs $50 for unlimited data).
3. Connection, speed and latency Issues due to obstructions, weather (rain, snow, wind, sunspots), and congestion.
4. A hassle setting it up at each new location. Cellular is a simple plug-in and go.
5. No choice of different hardware, with cellular there are dozens of lower cost options for tinkerers.
6. No choice of different service providers, in case it goes down. There are at least 3 different cellular carriers.
7. Cannot get an anonymous StarLink account for those who value their privacy (it's possible via prepaid cellular).
Regarding Tmobile partnering with StarLink, it's an emergency texting service only, no calls or browsing yet.
It's never going to be like a cellular service due to weak satellite signals, only works outdoors in a line of sight.
Not trying to put StarLink in a bad light, it's great if there's no other choice, or used an emergency backup.
