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Posted: 5/3/2022 9:41:06 PM EST
[#1]
Update 2: Kit was delivered today. Just under 7 days from hitting Submit Order to surfing arf on it. The dish took about 15 minutes to do its thing then Wifi was up and running.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_in_ca: Update: I ordered Tuesday and got a shipping notice this morning. Should be here early next week. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_in_ca: Update: I ordered Tuesday and got a shipping notice this morning. Should be here early next week. Originally Posted By mike_in_ca: How long has it taken from order placed to shipping for those that have gotten it recently? |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 9:00:09 AM EST
[Last Edit: sgthoskins]
[#2]
Not sure it has been posted yet, but I got this in an email today.
Starlink is excited to announce Portability as an add-on feature for all Starlink customers. Portability enables customers to temporarily move their Starlink to new locations and receive high-speed internet anywhere where Starlink provides active coverage within the same continent. To see active coverage areas, please view the Starlink Availability Map. You can enable Portability for $25/month on your account page. Once enabled, Portability will take effect immediately, and you can disable Portability from your account page at any time. To learn more about Starlink Portability, please read our FAQ page. Thank you for being a Starlink customer! The Starlink team |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 9:01:59 AM EST
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgthoskins: Not sure it has been posted yet, but I got this in an email today. Awesome news. Thanks for posting that. I will update the thread title. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 9:06:47 AM EST
[#4]
Are there time limits to portability? I.e., if I permanently move it to another area.
How does starlink deal with people permanently relocating? I’m 7 miles from an open cell. 
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Posted: 5/5/2022 9:23:30 AM EST
[#5]
I see this as a plus for the RV'er, people that have 2nd homes & etc. My question is, can we get a 2nd Dish to for this & will the original the router work with a 2nd/new dish? I'd like to use this option when we travel in the RV, but I don't want to climb up on the roof of the house to pull down the dish then put it back up when we return to do it.
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Posted: 5/5/2022 9:31:36 AM EST
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: I see this as a plus for the RV'er, people that have 2nd homes & etc. My question is, can we get a 2nd Dish to for this & will the original the router work with a 2nd/new dish? I'd like to use this option when we travel in the RV, but I don't want to climb up on the roof of the house to pull down the dish then put it back up when we return to do it. Very good question. The last thing I want to do is go up 40' to remove my dish when I spend the weekend up north. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 12:12:22 PM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: I see this as a plus for the RV'er, people that have 2nd homes & etc. My question is, can we get a 2nd Dish to for this & will the original the router work with a 2nd/new dish? I'd like to use this option when we travel in the RV, but I don't want to climb up on the roof of the house to pull down the dish then put it back up when we return to do it. I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 12:18:49 PM EST
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Posted: 5/5/2022 12:28:39 PM EST
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel...  I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 3:27:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel... I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel... I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 3:30:26 PM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJ7365: My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJ7365: Originally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel... I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. According to the FAQ:  So you just turn on portability when you need it, and turn it off when you don't. Simple as that. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 4:17:10 PM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: According to the FAQ: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/513127/Screenshot_20220505_142940-2373278.png So you just turn on portability when you need it, and turn it off when you don't. Simple as that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: Originally Posted By CJ7365: Originally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel... I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. According to the FAQ: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/513127/Screenshot_20220505_142940-2373278.png So you just turn on portability when you need it, and turn it off when you don't. Simple as that. Ahhhh ok, that makes sense, at least you can make the changes via the website and not have to talk to someone. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 4:21:01 PM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJ7365: My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. You are willing to miss reading about great threads like midcaps' potential new bride? You have incredible willpower. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 6:23:49 PM EST
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I got my permanent mount yesterday and got it installed today. One thing I don't understand is why there is so much rotational play between the antenna (I'm reluctant to call it a dish) and the stand or the mount I have now. It seems like there's about 10 degrees of movement. Apparently the antenna adjusts for movement, but if the winds blowing it seems like it would have to do that constantly. I'm thinking about wrapping some duct tape around it. Is everyone else's that loose?
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Posted: 5/5/2022 6:25:43 PM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: According to the FAQ: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/513127/Screenshot_20220505_142940-2373278.png So you just turn on portability when you need it, and turn it off when you don't. Simple as that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: Originally Posted By CJ7365: Originally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: I specifically didn't put mine on the roof for this reason. I put in on a second story deck instead. If you have the V2 dish, the cable is removable, so you can get a spare. That way if you want to take the dish somewhere, just disconnect it and leave the cable, take your spare cable and your router and you're good to go. Yeah, I have the V2 and the plan is just to get another cable, but I put the dish on the roof to get it out of the way. I didn't think about pulling it down to take it with me when I travel... I'd like just to unplug the router and take it with the new cord and dish when I head out, that just seems easier. My opinion, I am not paying another $25 a month so i can move my Starlink, even if it was no charge, don't think I would take it. I'll just turn on my hotspot. If I don't have service, I do not need internet. If your a full timer, maybe it might be worth it, but now your looking at $135 for internet and most full timers at campgrounds. According to the FAQ: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/513127/Screenshot_20220505_142940-2373278.png So you just turn on portability when you need it, and turn it off when you don't. Simple as that. Yeah, I wouldn’t pay an extra $25/mo to just use it a few times a year, but $25 for a month here and there is fine. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 10:17:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: JoseCuervo]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TRRiverdude: I got my permanent mount yesterday and got it installed today. One thing I don't understand is why there is so much rotational play between the antenna (I'm reluctant to call it a dish) and the stand or the mount I have now. It seems like there's about 10 degrees of movement. Apparently the antenna adjusts for movement, but if the winds blowing it seems like it would have to do that constantly. I'm thinking about wrapping some duct tape around it. Is everyone else's that loose? I have no skin in this game, but I would probably just do that. If you have had it installed for a few days and it doesn't seem to matter, don't mess with it. It could cause wear issues over time, though.  ETA: I had a loose trailer tow bar once and tightened it up with duct tape.. That som' bitch won't ever rattle, or even be able to be removed, after getting waterlogged. 
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Posted: 5/5/2022 11:19:57 PM EST
[#18]
Its very cool
but getting kinda pricey |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 11:36:54 PM EST
[#19]
Still cheaper than Viasat, and far better.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 7:49:36 AM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TRRiverdude: I got my permanent mount yesterday and got it installed today. One thing I don't understand is why there is so much rotational play between the antenna (I'm reluctant to call it a dish) and the stand or the mount I have now. It seems like there's about 10 degrees of movement. Apparently the antenna adjusts for movement, but if the winds blowing it seems like it would have to do that constantly. I'm thinking about wrapping some duct tape around it. Is everyone else's that loose? Mine was the same. I used duct tape to tighten the fit. It's been on my roof line 40' up for a year now and we've had some pretty massive wind storms and it hasn't moved. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 12:16:06 PM EST
[#21]
Get all that into a cell phone sized system, and you'll rule the world.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 12:56:47 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroangles: Its very cool but getting kinda pricey Not if it's the only option you have. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 1:48:03 PM EST
[#23]
We take the RV out 10 or so times a year. Not worth the additional $25 in my opinion. It's good to unplug from the world at times.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 1:55:23 PM EST
[#24]
@TRRiverdude
I took a couple pics of ours this morning, to show you our mount. You can see the button that you push in, to release it from the detent inside the mounting adapter. Does yours not have that?   |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:06:14 PM EST
[Last Edit: t75fnaco3pwzhd]
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: @TRRiverdude I took a couple pics of ours this morning, to show you our mount. You can see the button that you push in, to release it from the detent inside the mounting adapter. Does yours not have that? https://i.postimg.cc/7LJcs8NP/2022-5-6-Starlink-Dishy-Mount-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XYzmk7dD/2022-5-6-Starlink-Dishy-Mount-1.jpg That's only for holding the dish in the mount. It doesn't perform any ant-rotation function. Here's a section view of the mount I made. The interior of the mount was designed to match the mount that comes with Dishy. The notch cut out in the mount for that release button on Dishy is actually cut quite a bit wider than needed. The only purpose it serves is retention.  On the other side, there is a key built into the mount that interfaces with the keyway in Dishy's post. Here is a section view showing that feature. This is the part that serves to prevent rotation. This key in Starlink's mount is smaller than it should be if they intended to prevent any movement. In other words, there was a little slop. I widened that key in my mount to remove all slop. 
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:11:38 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By retroangles: Its very cool but getting kinda pricey Applies for certain people, as for me, by getting Starlink, I was able to get rid of Direct TV ($120) and stream TV, and my DSL ($50) which i could not stream anything. So I am coming out a head by $30 |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:18:20 PM EST
[#27]
One of my friends just got Starlink and he says he's having problems with the speeds slowing to a crawl periodically for 10-20 seconds at time.
Is that normal or is there something wrong with his setup? |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:21:46 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: On the other hand, there is a key built into the mount that interfaces with the keyway in Dishy's post. Ours didn't have that, but when it snapped into place it was tight. They must have more than one type of adapter. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:42:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: t75fnaco3pwzhd]
[#29]
Originally Posted By mpatch: One of my friends just got Starlink and he says he's having problems with the speeds slowing to a crawl periodically for 10-20 seconds at time. Is that normal or is there something wrong with his setup? What does Dishy's status page show? Originally Posted By 67Firebird: Ours didn't have that, but when it snapped into place it was tight. They must have more than one type of adapter. Do you have the round or rectangular Dishy? ETA: Nvm, I see your pictures above now. You're using a different mount. Interesting that it doesn't have that key built into it. The mount I designed mine after was the quadruped (floor) mount that comes with the Starlink kit. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 3:23:13 PM EST
[#30]
My fulfillment window now says June
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Posted: 5/6/2022 3:39:51 PM EST
[Last Edit: notarandomname]
[#31]
Just got mine.
I want to say I am the first Dallas user but i can not back that up hooked up and i recieved a mesage that said i was outside my area .. ( my address is 400 miles away and they just started te portability charge less than 48 hours ago wait 1 hour no change . Went to the starlink account and added portability and it took 10 secs to be online. first speed test was 100 down 6 up first facetime call with cellular data turned off was damn near perfect . edit  edit 2 Dish moved from flat to a new angle. next speedtest after that was 216 down 7up |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:12:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: Stillnothere]
[#32]
Any opinion how well these handles extreme weather? I want to get one for work out in the Aleutians, but the weather here on the island has a tendency to destroy everything.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:18:23 PM EST
[Last Edit: notarandomname]
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stillnothere: Any opinion how well these handles extreme weather? I want to get one for work out in the Aleutians, but the weather here on the island has a tendency to destroy everything. doesnt matter looks like its not covered there yet go here to see https://www.starlink.com/map |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:18:31 PM EST
[Last Edit: t75fnaco3pwzhd]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stillnothere: Any opinion how well these handles extreme weather? I want to get one for work out in the Aleutians, but the weather here on the island has a tendency to destroy everything. There is no service yet in the Aleutians ETA: Beat.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:32:46 PM EST
[#35]
Damn, closest island that has a usable address is Adak, and says not till next year. Well at least they're constantly adding new and better features.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 4:35:27 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stillnothere: Damn, closest island that has a usable address is Adak, and says not till next year. Well at least they're constantly adding new and better features. Interesting. None of the islands are showing even a waitlist on the map. I doubt there is a base station within range. Probably will be reliant on the laser interlinks on the newer satellites. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:02:45 PM EST
[#37]
Sitting out here on Afognak wishing for Starlink.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:03:08 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t75fnaco3pwzhd: Interesting. None of the islands are showing even a waitlist on the map. I doubt there is a base station within range. Probably will be reliant on the laser interlinks on the newer satellites. its my understanding that is how Ukriane is being serviced. no ground stations.. or ground stations in poland then than leapfrogs over lasers to the next one If this had happened a few months ago.. Ukraine would not be able to have service. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 7:36:41 PM EST
[#39]
The key way is smaller than the key which is why the rotation. Anyway, I stuck a couple of pieces of gorilla tape to hold it steady. Jitter is really low now and upload is better.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 7:43:39 PM EST
[#40]
Short wall mount on deck post. Zero obstructions. I think it's a pretty solid mount now.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 7:47:35 PM EST
[#41]
16 months and waiting, no updates. Sad Liver.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 9:15:18 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: 16 months and waiting, no updates. Sad Liver. I got tired of waiting so I used an address that had service available Unit came in today |
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Posted: 5/7/2022 12:09:02 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TRRiverdude: Short wall mount on deck post. Zero obstructions. I think it's a pretty solid mount now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/462046/DDB387C7-37B0-41D0-9588-472FB95FADB0_jpe-2374553.JPG Looks like you live in paradise. |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 9:37:18 PM EST
[#44]
Our Starlink died this morning, so all I have now is the hotspot on my phone. My son contacted them (the account is in his name), so we're waiting to see what happens.
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:12:33 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Our Starlink died this morning, so all I have now is the hotspot on my phone. My son contacted them (the account is in his name), so we're waiting to see what happens. Were you “roaming”? |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:24:56 PM EST
[#46]
No, it's mounted safely on our house. It just quit.
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:35:40 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: No, it's mounted safely on our house. It just quit. That sucks. You just got it. I hope that you get the issue resolved quickly. |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 10:44:11 PM EST
[#48]
Thanks. I quit Dish when we got Starlink, so now I have no TV at all. Back to watching DVDs.
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Posted: 5/9/2022 10:49:51 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Our Starlink died this morning, so all I have now is the hotspot on my phone. My son contacted them (the account is in his name), so we're waiting to see what happens. How long have you had it? |
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Posted: 5/10/2022 12:55:14 AM EST
[#50]
I think it was March 3 when it arrived. It had been up up until it quit. Now I'm doing a bit of internet with my phone hotspot each evening, until Starlink gets fixed.
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