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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:24:46 PM EDT
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Just got my invite today... signed up.
50-150mb/s is better than the 14 i get today... |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:30:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: All I recall is the woman SpaceX person saying something about $80 a month...no one pays less than that. That is wrong based upon input here. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By hdhogman: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanocallaghan/2020/10/27/spacex-reveals-monthly-cost-of-starlink-internet-in-its-better-than-nothing-betabut-is-it-too-expensive/?sh=2fc02c54a834 More expensive than the early reports when the program began. Anyone remember what the early estimated monthly fee was? I was thinking $20.00? I could be wrong. It will be a Blessing for those who have no other options. I'm paying $68.95 from Armstrong Cable, 170-15 speed, Mbps of course. All I recall is the woman SpaceX person saying something about $80 a month...no one pays less than that. That is wrong based upon input here. I don't have a 'way back machine' but I swear when the program started that it was going to be CHEAP. Again, not complaining and it will be a Blessing for those who have no hi-speed connection. Maybe the 20 or less bucks was for a subsidized service in Timbuktu? |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:34:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BeatsOfftoEVs]
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:40:03 PM EDT
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I got my order in today
 Currently have 8mbps through centurylink. Which is apparently the fastest I can get in my neighborhood, that's less than 3 miles from the center of a large city 
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GA, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:43:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: compulynx]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Based upon a post here I just signed up for T-Mobile. Here is a coverage map. Free "router/gateway". No installation fee. No contract. $50/months for about 50 Mbps. I am currently paying $45/month for around 6 Mbps down via DSL with Centurylink. I don't know if it is 4G or 5G. I don't really care. 50 Mbps will be awesome. There are some big issues with T-Mobile's home internet. They use a weird NAT scheme that makes it almost impossible to use IPV4 equipment like DVR systems. I tried it and there is also no way to open up ports for things like Remote Desktop. The router has the settings, but they do nothing. This was the old home router, and I am told their new 5G one does not even have the open port settings in it at all. Been lots of issues with streaming also. If all you wanna do is surf the internet, it may work fine for you. I wound up returning mine after two days on the phone with support and getting nothing fixed. Even support said they knew there were issues. I got around 12 MB if I had modem upstairs, but downstairs in closet, could only get 500k. That is another issue. No external antenna connector. The thing that really pisses me off is that at the end of my driveway, literally across the 4 lane, there are two cable systems that dead end that have great internet. But since I am not in their coverage area (My electric company is different on my side of the highway), they want over $3000 dollars to run a line to me. If I were on the other side of the road, it would be free. I am stuck with shitty AT&T 3mb DSL. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:44:51 PM EDT
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Got in today. Man I hope this pans out.
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:56:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Blackwind]
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So, I didn't have high hopes but to state I am FED up with Frontier/Ziply Fiber would be a severe understatement. We live in "rural" Idaho and we both work from home. The wife has her router and phone line and I have mine. We pay a damn MINT for 35MB each. I paid less in Dallas for 1GB. Seriously. There are only two games in town CableOne or Ziply. We can ONLY get Ziply at our house and I check with CableOne every year. Both suck camel balls. We consistently bang out over 100MB with Starlink...with snowstorms. Had some serious snow build-up on the dish. Placed it in "Stow" mode, snow slid right off....re-synced with satellite. Done. Could NOT recommend more for people in the sticks.
EDIT: Reading the posts here I have to laugh at the naysayers. Several proving they don't exactly understand how this actually works. By the way, the table setup here was to determine how far above our roof eave the dish would need to be for clearance etc. We have a two story house and the dish sits 2 ft above the roofline. Nay say all you would like, we love Starlink and it works.   |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 7:19:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2021 7:30:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/FB_IMG_1612869520735-1817307.jpg With Starlink and Starship development going on right now their burn rate has to be hideous 
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:07:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackwind:We consistently bang out over 100MB with Starlink...with snowstorms. Had some serious snow build-up on the dish. Placed it in "Stow" mode, snow slid right off....re-synced with satellite. Done. Could NOT recommend more for people in the sticks. I'm glad it's working out for you. I can't wait to get my hardware. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:51:47 AM EDT
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I am in as of this morning. Very hopeful it will outperform Viasat. Viasat really sucks and is about $100 more per month for the best plan.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:02:12 AM EDT
[#12]
Signed up!
From the Terms of Service: For Services provided on Mars, or in transit to Mars via Starship or other spacecraft, the parties recognize Mars as a free planet and that no Earth-based government has authority or sovereignty over Martian activities. Accordingly, Disputes will be settled through self-governing principles, established in good faith, at the time of Martian settlement. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:02:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rbarry3715]
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Dupe...
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:06:28 AM EDT
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Received my invite last night. Purchased within 5 minutes of getting the email.
Compared to the 4-6 Mbps I currently get (for $99/mo) from my WISP, this will be amazing. No more losing service in the spring when the trees leaf out, or in the rain, or when the neighbors lose power (our WISP service fed from a repeater on the roof of their garage). Wife will be able to work from home, I'll be able to do my online classes without having to go somewhere else for reliable connection, etc. We'll be going from horse drawn carriages to a C8 Vette. I'm super excited. I've dumped about $700 into equipment for an LTE solution over the past 6 months, as I didn't think StarLink would be hitting us for another couple of years. Looks like I was wrong on that one. Considered selling the LTE gear, but for the $20/mo it'll cost I think I'll go ahead and hook it up and keep it as a backup. With the StarLink taking most of the load, I shouldn't have to worry about putting a target on my back with the LTE usage/throughput. I noticed the StarLink fine print that "may experience outages", so maybe I'll figure out how to get a rollover setup for the StarLink outages. I'm super excited. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:10:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hdhogman: I don't have a 'way back machine' but I swear when the program started that it was going to be CHEAP. Again, not complaining and it will be a Blessing for those who have no hi-speed connection. Maybe the 20 or less bucks was for a subsidized service in Timbuktu? We've been paying $99/mo for a few years now, for a claimed 10Mbps (reality, 4-6 Mbps) connection through a local WISP. StarLink is the same price. To say we're ecstatic is an understatement. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:24:33 AM EDT
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This is such a huge deal for rural America, I really hope it succeeds.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:51:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: aeroworksxp]
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:53:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/327887/brave_vkrO8jyNB5_jpg-1817448.JPG What latitude? |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:54:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: aeroworksxp]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: What latitude? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: Originally Posted By aeroworksxp: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/327887/brave_vkrO8jyNB5_jpg-1817448.JPG What latitude? Toledo Area general coords: 41.547539, -84.511082 |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:59:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: Toledo Area general coords: 41.547539, -84.511082 Figured it had to be northern OH. I'm not too far south of you. Around 40.45 N in Indiana. Hopefully it won't be too long 
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:00:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: Figured it had to be northern OH. I'm not too far south of you. Around 40.45 N in Indiana. Hopefully it won't be too long |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:01:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeEIB: I'm at 40.27 and was able to order yesterday. Preorder or actually order and get the equipment shipped now? |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:57:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:05:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: Toledo Area general coords: 41.547539, -84.511082 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: Originally Posted By Pavelow16478: Originally Posted By aeroworksxp: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/327887/brave_vkrO8jyNB5_jpg-1817448.JPG What latitude? Toledo Area general coords: 41.547539, -84.511082 
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:06:30 PM EDT
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I hope the service is more reliable than their emails.
I got an email from them in November confirming service was available in my area and to reenter my address to confirm... I haven't gotten a single email since, not even telling me pre-orders were live.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:07:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: Preorder or actually order and get the equipment shipped now? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: Originally Posted By MikeEIB: I'm at 40.27 and was able to order yesterday. Preorder or actually order and get the equipment shipped now?  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:07:48 PM EDT
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I'm at 38.00 and got the "coverage is available in your area" email last night. Ordered about 5 minutes later.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:10:33 PM EDT
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Musk is a visionary.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:25:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motoguy: I'm at 38.00 and got the "coverage is available in your area" email last night. Ordered about 5 minutes later. Cool. I preordered yesterday. I'm at 39.00 degrees and will hopefully get the same email soon. The local ISP has been promising fiber out here for years. Crickets. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:26:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeEIB: Actual order with shipping in 2-4 weeks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/50102/26A1461F-7E38-4D1A-96AB-532362410A7F_jpe-1817535.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeEIB: Actual order with shipping in 2-4 weeks. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/50102/26A1461F-7E38-4D1A-96AB-532362410A7F_jpe-1817535.JPG Originally Posted By motoguy: I'm at 38.00 and got the "coverage is available in your area" email last night. Ordered about 5 minutes later. Jelly 
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:39:56 PM EDT
[#31]
pre order in, cant wait
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Posted: 2/9/2021 12:43:58 PM EDT
[#32]
My friend has been part of the beta for a couple months, they like it. I think it’s 90$ a month for a solid 100+ mb download speed in the middle of nowhere.
Hoping they will offer it down here in Texas eventually |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 1:39:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motoguy: but for the $20/mo it'll cost I think I'll go ahead and hook it up and keep it as a backup. With the StarLink taking most of the load, I shouldn't have to worry about putting a target on my back with the LTE usage/throughput. I noticed the StarLink fine print that "may experience outages", so maybe I'll figure out how to get a rollover setup for the StarLink outages. That is exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 4:49:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2021 4:57:46 PM EDT
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Pre ordered. Says mid to late this year. Anyone want a 40' radio tower? Goodbye local wisp!
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Posted: 2/9/2021 5:11:42 PM EDT
[#36]
I'm at 39.9 lat. Only able to pre-order. If its based on that?
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Posted: 2/9/2021 5:12:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chubrocker]
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I'm at 41.36 Iowa and ordered last night...
ETA - delivered in 2-4 weeks, not pre-order Starlink is now available in limited supply in your service area. During beta, users can expect to see data speeds vary from 50Mb/s to 150Mb/s and latency from 20ms to 40ms in most locations over the next several months as we enhance the Starlink system. There will also be brief periods of no connectivity at all. As we launch more satellites, install more ground stations and improve our networking software, data speed, latency and uptime will improve dramatically. For latency, we expect to achieve 16ms to 19ms by summer 2021. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 7:32:14 PM EDT
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I'm
 happy that ya'll are getting hooked up!22 years ago when I went from dial up to cable at 10 mega boppers, WOW!----170 and 15 now., Mbps. Dial up, I'd start my PC, login, get my coffee maker going, and Hopefully I'd be connected in time to check a few things before leaving for work. Took 3 days to download a trial version of Norton Anti Virus, 600 MB. I sent in a request just to support SpaceX but I'm doing well with my existing provider. I really hope that it works out long term. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 7:37:08 PM EDT
[#39]
I was able to pre-order.
Central Ohio. Says mid to late 2021 for service. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 8:45:45 PM EDT
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I preordered it, but it kind of sucks because everyone around me has it already or it's on the way. I must smell funny or something because I'm not sure when I'll get mine, and we need it bad for work.
I'm getting 3.3 down right now and it sucks so bad. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:13:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgthoskins: That is exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgthoskins: Originally Posted By motoguy: but for the $20/mo it'll cost I think I'll go ahead and hook it up and keep it as a backup. With the StarLink taking most of the load, I shouldn't have to worry about putting a target on my back with the LTE usage/throughput. I noticed the StarLink fine print that "may experience outages", so maybe I'll figure out how to get a rollover setup for the StarLink outages. That is exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes. Indeed. Asus makes a router that will aggregate two WAN inputs. I think it's their most expensive gaming router. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:16:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/FB_IMG_1612869520735-1817307.jpg I will throw every liquid dollar I have at it. It will be THE worldwide internet provider. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:33:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Atomic_Ferret]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/327887/brave_vkrO8jyNB5_jpg-1817448.JPG I am paying the same monthly for cable internet with 100/5 and unlimited data. I hope the service address thing isn't GPS linked and will kill service if it moves. There are a lot of boat, RV, off grid and traveler types that are probably chomping at the bit to have this as an option. ETA: I wonder if in motion service is technically possible? |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 9:57:51 PM EDT
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How is FJB’s new EO going to fuck up their sat deployment plans?
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:50:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: I am paying the same monthly for cable internet with 100/5 and unlimited data. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 10:55:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackwind: If you already have cable or fiber, this wouldn't be for you. I'm really hoping that starlink doesn't look at the fcc's fantasy broadband maps deciding who to give service to. According to that map I can get 300meg cable but in reality I can't getting anything faster than dialup. |
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Imzadi: I'm really hoping that starlink doesn't look at the fcc's fantasy broadband maps deciding who to give service to. According to that map I can get 300meg cable but in reality I can't getting anything faster than dialup. Again, issues. We confirmed the previous owners had internet. Moved in, Frontier said they didn't service our address.  We literally can see the DEMARC from our kitchen window, not even 200 yards away. LOL To say I raised holy hell? Yea, I ended up on the phone with an exec out of Seattle.....they installed two routers the next week. Four years of this nonsense.....I about kiss the damn Starlink router every time I see it. 
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:46:00 PM EDT
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Just ordered, i already have sat net, hopefully this is less per month with better data packages..I have no other option except dialup.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:51:04 PM EDT
[#49]
Ordered mine this morning, have Frontier now, Frontier can fuck off as soon as I get my Starlink dish, I don't care if it costs twice as much.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 11:56:05 PM EDT
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62.5 N for my cabin. Too far north.
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