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I own property in western NC that under normal circumstances does not have internet or even cellular coverage available. After hurricane Helene came through, internet and cell coverage was lost to a large area of western NC. A neighbor has starlink and was able to communicate to those outside the region that they were safe. To me, starlink by itself is a game changer. Being able to take the internet with you on a boat is also amazing. I wish I had that capability when I took my boat to the Bahamas. Edit: Thanks for the review.
@@MrZZsharka - Actually price went up, it started with $99/month, now it's $125 and $150 depending on the package. Can't see it getting cheaper as it requires constant satellite replenishment. Havin said that, there are some good use cases.
I’m from an island in the Bahamas called Exuma, population is about 8k. Before getting starlink I got about 7mb down and 1-2 up, yes you read that right, 7!!! I have starlink residential for about $80/Month and my recent speed test was 145mb down and 30 up 😂😂 dude starlink saved my life
I wish I could take a crash course online about all of this. I am not tech savvy at all. When I was a kid microwaves were not even available yet 😂. If it's not too much to ask and if it's not too lengthy of an explanation for someone with my lack of knowledge would you mind explaining what the MB number means and what you mean by up and down? If you think I won't understand then don't bother and I appreciate your time. I'm thinking of buying this I just want to make sure it's practical and suited for my very basic needs.
@@PAMALAsCHARIS just think the higher the number of the "down" which means download, the faster you can download information from the internet (websites, files, games, anything really). Same goes for up, which means upload, (think uploading a RUclips video for instance, or sending an email with attachments) although it is generally accepted to be much slower than down because most people hardly ever upload anything. Mbps is what I should be using when talking about speeds, it means megabits per second, think of it as a measurement of internet speed like miles per hour in a car. The more, the better. It allows us to download more mbs and gbs, which mean megabytes and gigabytes, lastly, think of these as just units of data measurement like gallons for liquids. 1024mb =1gb A standard iPhone photo can be about 2 mb, while some video games can exceed 50gb for example. Hope that helps 😃
I have one in the United States. I have one in the Philippines now thinking about getting the mini for my tractor trailer because I drive Truck cross country.
For anyone anywhere who cant get good high speed internet its a game changer. I,m in the Aus bush on a farm. Our old sattelite set up gave us 5mbps on a good day. Dropped out all the time too. Got starlink now get 150mbps all the time. Almost never drops out. Ive got a house in town with the hardwired NBN. that gives 50 mbps........ total crap. We can now do real business on line, the world and its opportunities is not remote to us anymore...... we love ya Elon.
@@CasperChicago That seems to be the main market. Not worth on cities as it costs 2-3x for less speed and a very small data cap. I hope it gets cheaper and better, would love to kick Comcast to the curb.
@@CasperChicago i have a vacation house way north of the artic circle (north of Sweden at the same latitude as Greenland and slightly north of Fairbanks Alaska) and the satellites are not covering that area yet so I consider paying around 2000 dollars to get fiberoptics cables into the house (the village is connected). Expensive connection but slightly cheaper annual payments and then I get 1 Gb connection. Given I’m not spending more than a few months there I hope Starlink will get some more satellites up and running.
I have the Mini on my Sprinter van. Works flawlessly mounted on the roof. Crazy not to get the Mini for mobile applications. I found the range of the built in WiFi router on the roof of van about 150 yards outside.
Yes my Sprinter has a roof rack so I use a Mini mount that attaches to the roof rack rail. I leave the long power cord coiled up in a plastic bag/pouch in case I would need to move the Mini to get a clear shot to the sky.
I ordered the Starlink Mini system today. I live in rural south Georgia. Windstream WiFi went down during Helene. Verizon went down during Helene. I had no way of contacting my family who live in North Georgia for a few days which was anxiety inducing. Windstream’s home service has been abysmal even in decent weather and I got tired of seeing that orange light on the router for days on end. No more! Great review
Windstream sucks in Southeast AR too. My parents could barely open emails but was paying $180/month. I got them the starlink regular dish and it's been wonderful. Streaming movies on multiple devices at the same time with minimal buffering if any at all.
@@ButterToast-nf3fe I know your folks are grateful for you! My Starlink mini system came today and I love it already. I speed tested Windstream at 23mbps and immediately tested the SL mini at 132 mbps. It’s a game changer here too.
I have Windstream as well, twice a week at 9pm it cuts off for a few minutes, drives me crazy. Windstream goes out every time the power does. Just barely get a 5 g signal here but I didn't lose T mobile during Helene, set up a hot spot and watched tv though the storm.
In southeast GA and wish I had 1. A generator, and 2. Statlink 😅. Power and water were out for a whole week and atnt data for my cell phone was really really slow. Def going to be prepared for next hurricane season with an inverter generator and the starlink.
I lost Verizon during Milton here in Fort Pierce Florida. One of the towers must be damaged. I can drive a ways down the road and it works. Also lost internet with xfinity. I’m thinking of getting this Starlink mini as emergency Internet. I like how you can start and stop usage for when you need it. Could have been way worse here so for the future it may be a good investment and piece of mind.
There is a RUclips of a Deputy Sheriff in his patrol car escorting a convoy into a devastated area on North West North Carolina. He had one of these mini's setup on his dashboard looking you through his windshield. It was the only way he could communicate with the rest of the convoy and to his dispatcher.
Are you that dense to not realize you already have internet on the road? Its called your cell phone! Give you a little hint, that setting called tether or hotspot, if you turn it on that allows you to get wifi with your laptop from your phone....ooooo what a revolution!
I just got the starlink mini, I'm in Orlando, FL, and the best I can get with perfectly clear skies and perfect orientation is about 30mbps down and 7mbps upload sitting right next to it. Connection between phone and starlink was 590mbps, starlink to internet 30mbps. Overall not happy with the download speed but got it because of the outages for a backup. Also I bought it from best buy so I did not get the 30 day free trial I had to pay up front to start the service. When you pause the service it works until the end of the billing cycle and then doesn't renew for the following month.
I see about 30/4, with 4 being an obvious throttling. Sometimes I'll see 100mbps+, but not for long. Also, I suspended my other stink plan, and it changes at the end of my current billing cycle, NOT immediately. I don't believe that you can pay only for days that you use stink. You pay by the month, and can cancel at the end of each cycle. You CAN apparently then restart at any point, starting up a new cycle then, but without any "usage credit" from before. Someone show me where this isn't the case, because that's how stink has billed me.
Wow, it this true? If I pay one-month, use it for a week and pause it. Two months late, when I un-pause it, I still have three weeks left to use? That's awesome!!
Nope, i just paused mine and it says the device will keep working until the end of the billing period then it will be paused. Also i accidently paused it when i first got the device and they charged me the prorata amount again
@franklee2683 some people don't need a mobile data connection all the time. If I'm using this for camping in the summer, why would I pay for it in the winter when I'm at home with my main connection,?
living in SW Florida, hurricanes knock out Comcast internet. Comcast will not send crews out to do repairs until power is restored. This may take several days so I'm looking into Starlink to see if I can reduce or cut out the internet down time.
In the past, pausing would pause it on the billing cycle. E.G., if you are in the middle of the cycle, it would not pause until the end of the cycle, and then pause it for no less than one billing cycle - i.e., you can't pause it for a day or a week.
@@laurenbish3116 Correct. And if you unpause, you are billed pro-rated for the remainder of the current month (to the next billing cycle). No way you can use it for a week then pause it and save.
Are you sure you can pause/unpause and save weeks in the month to use later? I don’t have that option. when I pause, it tells me that I can still use it until the end of my billing period and then can unpause whenever.
When you cut to the driving test, I immediately got a feeling you might be in the Sacramento area. It was trees and architecture of businesses. They gave me that vibe. Then I saw a sign. Anyway, I just kicked Viasat to the curb and switched to Starlink.I live up a logging road, on a hill in the woods, and that makes me require going to space for my Internet. I have the residential. I love it. I’d switch to the mini except for the usage caps. Great video!
Charter/Spectrum or another Fiber connection is best at 1gb or faster and great reliability. I have a full size Starlink and typically get 300mbps+ with 25ms latency down and 13 -15 up. Verizon and other 5G can't compete with that. I can play the most demanding games with ease. i work in IT and have multiple connections going all day with no issues...as long as you don't have obstructions... Thanks for the video! This mini certainly would be great for travel. Just activate it when on the road and it can't be beat. Many places crossing the country there is no cell reception, but this can work just about anywhere.
I live in the countryside in North West France. I have been told for years, yes, I will get fibre. With my old copper connection the internet speed were truly terrible, and unreliable. Customer service was Soviet level. I installed Starlink July 2023. A completely different world. I produce videos for RUclips (see Tony Hillyard) before Starlink typically it would take me over five hours to upload an eighteen minute video. After I installed Starlink the same length video twenty seven minutes. That just about says it all.
Two comments. First the pause feature for the Roam plan only works by the month (i.e. you will be billed by the month and if you pause it you will retain service until one month has passed since the previous billing). Second, the Roam plan is only available with the Mini. I ordered my Mini five days ago for $599 but now it is on sale for $449 (dang)! Seems to work well.
I doubt that it will take 20 years, that sounds like the amount of time it will take Tesla to get regulators to approve a robo taxi without a steering wheel and no pedals and fully autonomous FSD, + home robots +an ill conceived robovan
LOL, I retired 6 years ago as a senior software developer where I was allowed to work from my rural home office for last 12 years. I was forced to conduct virtual Zoom meetings with project team members, customers and branch offices around the world ON 3 TO 4 MBPS wireless point to point internet. Here your doing 120 while driving down the highway. Question, heard rumors that Mini will incorporate a method for 12VDC power without the 120 AC transformer?
@@ckeilah Perfect thanks. I was looking at YT videos considering grinding open my Gen3 dish and hacking the circuit board to add 12 volt support. No need now.
Ordered immediately after seeing this video. I’m in the Dom Rep and its selling here for 1200 DOP (198US). I jumped on it once i realised for some unknown reason its not actually available where im from back in the UK. So this mini means not only can I travel with it, but also everyone in the UK has the full size big thing too.
@@TunaCrunch Your right i just googled it. What I realised is that in the UK it is only available on the mobile plan for some reason. Anyways it looks as though it sells for £399 ($521US) basically more than double what it is in the DR. The mini in the UK actually costs more than the full size Starlink in the UK too. Basically no matter which way I look at it, im happy I could get mine here in the DR both for the price and for the availability. My advice to anybody that travels regularly or has a means to purchase a mini in a different location from where ever your from, is to shop around. The difference in the prices are quiet substantial depending on location. Can’t wait till i get mine, should be here by Thursday next week
To save even more power.. TURN OFF THE SNOWMELT. I am using the Gen II version, but moving soon, but still need a connection for other reasons. . I am gonna order a Mini. The lower power will be nice. Sure wish they weren't $600.
I just purchased one direct from the Starlink website. They’re on special for only $299 AUD. That’s a crazy good price! Usually they retail for $799 AUD in Australia.
I have a farm and it’s a game changer!! It didn’t even go down with the hurricane going through. I definitely recommend getting a holder for it. I bought the one off of Amazon for the roof, portable, but of metal. It’s great. 🥳
In about 5 states we just got smashed by floods and we still have places with no internet / cell service, if you or someone else did a fundraiser to send these little guys over there it would be massive for comms / recovery
Space X / Starlink have already partnered with groups like The Generac Storm Response Team, Dr. Phil & many private assistance groups to do precisely that. My understanding is that they have more than 1,000 terminals up and running already. They also stated that they will not be terminating service to any existing accounts that go unpaid in storm effected areas.
Elon sent a pile of Starlink systems that FEMA grabbed. I'm glad to see that at least some are getting into the hands of those who need it. Even if there's just one in an area, hopefully they have open WiFi so people can send an email to their loved ones saying that they are okay.
Great video, thanks for the content. I have a question. I'll be traveling for a few months, but I'll always be staying at a residence or Airbnb. In this case, since I don't need to use the internet while on the road, can I use the residential plan?
Hi. Would have used a different type of communication for this question but could not find an email. Sorry. So my question is, for a full time RVer, which is best: the mini or the regular, when all variables are accounted for? Thx. Alain
Hi good video. I just got one question. For times that it's not being used outdoors, can you use/connect a separate router for Wi-Fi and using your laptop/computer and devices indoors? I'm assuming through the ethernet cable? Just confirming. Thanks
I’m interested in getting one but I’m ty to learn a more about it, will it work if you have a metal roof, I know with other internet providers this hinders the WiFi strength
Have you considered if StarLink power consumption could be managed, be designed, better ? Obviously, watching TV is a continous process (but could perhaps be bursts instead ?), BUT other usage like email or sms does not require this. Is it reconnect time that is the limiting factor OR has a different approach not been considered ? Maybe you can design a test to circumvent continous operation for power consumption reasons ?
My 1 worry about these is, the more they catch on, the more lagged down it'll become. As of right now, the amount of people currently using it, it's relatively small. It's really a fantastic idea and works very well for that it is.
So if mini is preferred when going traveling overland adventures how is your subscription handled month to month? Buy the hardware and have subscription temp on then off?
I was one of those who lived in a spot where the internet company said they couldn't reach me and wanted thousands of dollars to connect. This would have been amazing back then. It's clear they are shrinking this thing further and further- once it gets a little smaller and prices go down then i'm getting one just to have for emergencies.
Pretty good review. Thank you. Just a minor correction, if I may. You are not getting X Mega Byte per second download/upload speed. There is a factor of 8 (well, basically 10) difference between MB and Mb. All service providers quote you in Mega bits (Mb) and not Mega Bytes (MB). Yes, it is very sneaky and deceitful of them all.
😂 Even on Nikobar or Lakshdweep remote Islands or Remote Himalyan mountains and in deep Jungles with Tigers, we get 5G unlimited data for 1 US dollar a day....
Will this work from the inside of the vehicle, through the glass. If it works in motion, why do you need to set it up and align it to begin with? Do you need to align it every time you power it on? I am hoping to mount it inside my truck and mount it to the moon roof via suction cups. this way i don't have to run any wires outside the vehicle through a window. Thanks for you video.
I have looked all over youtube and can't find true tests of usage in the field. And by field I mean the Nevada desert dust,heat and cold. 5 mins. driving down a dusty road in the desert will kill it I bet. Is that why no one is testing. I just bought one and am taking delivery in an RV park near where I'm camping 50 miles away. I'll let you know. Then you can spread the word. Thanks for your videos dude, good stuff.
Did you test your Internet speed performance while driving using a $120 home subscription? If yes, I'm curious how far away from your home base you could travel before you would expect reception/performance problems?
Thank you for video! I have a question about ping. So i travel all the time around US and the main problem that my T-Mobile serves sometimes can not even download 1080 p RUclips videos and i love to play online games, so my ping often too high. What do you think , could starlink resolve this problems or it’s going to give me a lot advantages?
Do they have a SHTF plan where you can activate it remotely if you have to leave in a hurry? Can you use a cell phone through the starlink almost like a sat phone?
Thank you, excellent report ! Starlink has been mentioned in helping with disaster recovery. How do people get the receiver and set up an account and plan in the middle of a disaster ? Seems like prepping is essential.
I bought the regular Starlink for my daughters house probably four years ago works fantastic there but I drive Truck cross country thinking about the mini for the truck wondering if it would work on the dashboard of the truck with a big windshield or if I have to mount it on the back of the sleeper facing straight up
This seems like a good option but it is pricy. We aren’t full time RV but would like something to be able to stream Roku. Cellular options are good, looking for something we can only use when we are traveling 2-3 times per year weeks at a time.
@@robertsilcocks3370 I saw somewhere that when you set it up starlink gives you one hour of service to get it set up. I would double check that but that’s what I saw.
I tried to get it for Peru.....Could not get it to take my address and the website does not have a customer service number. Was very disappointed with Starlink. What company does not have a customer service phone line?
We live in rural Idaho and work from home. Mostly doing charts and medical record work. Would this work with $50 per month? Not sure how fast I would use 50 gb. Right now we have a radio on our house which goes off a tower I a nearby town. We are able to watch hulu etc is our router-wifi. Our speed test is download is 12.73. Upload is 2.42. What is the range for the WiFi? House wide even though the mini is outside? Thanks!
I work in wind, and at the site im currently on, verizon has no service. My coworker has the starlink mini mounted to the roof of his truck and he let me connect to it and the speed on site was 180 download 20 upload. The mini is a game changer. Will be ordering within the week.
Thanks for the video. I just started to look into this as a back up option. Good information in your Video. Thanks for running through the details like you did!
I got a question i currently ordered the starlink mini would it be any good if i used it for my home? Or do i have to be out the road and i bought the roam plan to
I find my TMHI is fine. Had it now for around 2.5 years at $50/month. I still have the Arcadyn black box but it works fine. I’d only use Starlink if I’m consistently where there’s no cell internet access. If they drop the monthly charge, I’d consider it, but where it is now, it’s really not worth it. The mini should really have been cheaper than the standard (or part of the plan price considering my TMHI router is free with the plan). For emergency situations in areas without internet, iPhone 14 and up come with free satellite text to emergency services.
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I made a mistake and didn’t realize I accidentally said megabytes instead of megabits. You can also see that the results were shown in megabits. Apologies to those who missed the correct results on the screen.
Very informative video.. What about betweeen pocket wifi or mifi vs starlink mini which do you prefer?
@@adspie starlink !
@@NikkiSparkles OK agree with you...I hope they can make Starlink smaller so that it can fit in your pocket.
Too slow. unless u live in remote place
Yes, there is a difference. MBps = Mega Bytes per second. Mbps = Mega bits per second.
I own property in western NC that under normal circumstances does not have internet or even cellular coverage available. After hurricane Helene came through, internet and cell coverage was lost to a large area of western NC. A neighbor has starlink and was able to communicate to those outside the region that they were safe. To me, starlink by itself is a game changer. Being able to take the internet with you on a boat is also amazing. I wish I had that capability when I took my boat to the Bahamas.
Edit: Thanks for the review.
It's great for those who have no other options. At 125/month ain't cheap, but hey.
@@BillAnt It’s new. Price will drop, especially when there is competition.
@@BillAnt it has no lock-in contract so good for emergencies.
@@MrZZsharka - Actually price went up, it started with $99/month, now it's $125 and $150 depending on the package. Can't see it getting cheaper as it requires constant satellite replenishment. Havin said that, there are some good use cases.
I’m from an island in the Bahamas called Exuma, population is about 8k. Before getting starlink I got about 7mb down and 1-2 up, yes you read that right, 7!!! I have starlink residential for about $80/Month and my recent speed test was 145mb down and 30 up 😂😂 dude starlink saved my life
I wish I could take a crash course online about all of this. I am not tech savvy at all. When I was a kid microwaves were not even available yet 😂. If it's not too much to ask and if it's not too lengthy of an explanation for someone with my lack of knowledge would you mind explaining what the MB number means and what you mean by up and down? If you think I won't understand then don't bother and I appreciate your time. I'm thinking of buying this I just want to make sure it's practical and suited for my very basic needs.
@@PAMALAsCHARIS
MB is Megabytes.
Down is Download Speed.
Up is Upload Speed.
Self proclaimed tech savy guy from Gaborone, Botswana, Africa.
@@PAMALAsCHARIS just think the higher the number of the "down" which means download, the faster you can download information from the internet (websites, files, games, anything really).
Same goes for up, which means upload, (think uploading a RUclips video for instance, or sending an email with attachments) although it is generally accepted to be much slower than down because most people hardly ever upload anything.
Mbps is what I should be using when talking about speeds, it means megabits per second, think of it as a measurement of internet speed like miles per hour in a car. The more, the better.
It allows us to download more mbs and gbs, which mean megabytes and gigabytes, lastly, think of these as just units of data measurement like gallons for liquids.
1024mb =1gb
A standard iPhone photo can be about 2 mb, while some video games can exceed 50gb for example.
Hope that helps 😃
I have one in the United States. I have one in the Philippines now thinking about getting the mini for my tractor trailer because I drive Truck cross country.
I'm glad you have internet, I hope the word doesn't get out that you have the best scuba diving in the Western hemisphere. It would get too crowded.
For anyone anywhere who cant get good high speed internet its a game changer. I,m in the Aus bush on a farm. Our old sattelite set up gave us 5mbps on a good day. Dropped out all the time too. Got starlink now get 150mbps all the time. Almost never drops out. Ive got a house in town with the hardwired NBN. that gives 50 mbps........ total crap. We can now do real business on line, the world and its opportunities is not remote to us anymore...... we love ya Elon.
For people who live in remote or rural areas Starlink is a life saver. 100 MB down load is very adequate. Very informative video 👍🏾
@@CasperChicago That seems to be the main market. Not worth on cities as it costs 2-3x for less speed and a very small data cap. I hope it gets cheaper and better, would love to kick Comcast to the curb.
As long as your not in a spot where a Hurricane hits
@@Shadow__133 It will as more people get it and as they finish launching the entire constellation.
Not at $120 a month! Thunderstorm or Snowstorms forget it!
@@CasperChicago i have a vacation house way north of the artic circle (north of Sweden at the same latitude as Greenland and slightly north of Fairbanks Alaska) and the satellites are not covering that area yet so I consider paying around 2000 dollars to get fiberoptics cables into the house (the village is connected). Expensive connection but slightly cheaper annual payments and then I get 1 Gb connection. Given I’m not spending more than a few months there I hope Starlink will get some more satellites up and running.
I have the Mini on my Sprinter van. Works flawlessly mounted on the roof. Crazy not to get the Mini for mobile applications. I found the range of the built in WiFi router on the roof of van about 150 yards outside.
@@mister_ray how do you have it mounted on your sprinter looking to do the same thing
Yes my Sprinter has a roof rack so I use a Mini mount that attaches to the roof rack rail. I leave the long power cord coiled up in a plastic bag/pouch in case I would need to move the Mini to get a clear shot to the sky.
I ordered the Starlink Mini system today. I live in rural south Georgia. Windstream WiFi went down during Helene. Verizon went down during Helene. I had no way of contacting my family who live in North Georgia for a few days which was anxiety inducing. Windstream’s home service has been abysmal even in decent weather and I got tired of seeing that orange light on the router for days on end. No more! Great review
Windstream sucks in Southeast AR too. My parents could barely open emails but was paying $180/month. I got them the starlink regular dish and it's been wonderful. Streaming movies on multiple devices at the same time with minimal buffering if any at all.
@@ButterToast-nf3fe I know your folks are grateful for you! My Starlink mini system came today and I love it already. I speed tested Windstream at 23mbps and immediately tested the SL mini at 132 mbps. It’s a game changer here too.
I have Windstream as well, twice a week at 9pm it cuts off for a few minutes, drives me crazy. Windstream goes out every time the power does. Just barely get a 5 g signal here but I didn't lose T mobile during Helene, set up a hot spot and watched tv though the storm.
In southeast GA and wish I had 1. A generator, and 2. Statlink 😅. Power and water were out for a whole week and atnt data for my cell phone was really really slow. Def going to be prepared for next hurricane season with an inverter generator and the starlink.
I lost Verizon during Milton here in Fort Pierce Florida. One of the towers must be damaged. I can drive a ways down the road and it works. Also lost internet with xfinity. I’m thinking of getting this Starlink mini as emergency Internet. I like how you can start and stop usage for when you need it. Could have been way worse here so for the future it may be a good investment and piece of mind.
There is a RUclips of a Deputy Sheriff in his patrol car escorting a convoy into a devastated area on North West North Carolina. He had one of these mini's setup on his dashboard looking you through his windshield. It was the only way he could communicate with the rest of the convoy and to his dispatcher.
@@transmaster did you do
That tag with a hashtag?
The others aren't mobile. That's the big selling point for the mini. The ability to take it on the road is a game changer.
Are you that dense to not realize you already have internet on the road? Its called your cell phone! Give you a little hint, that setting called tether or hotspot, if you turn it on that allows you to get wifi with your laptop from your phone....ooooo what a revolution!
Standard is with the Roam plan
@@ericrduttonwdym
@@Murfeynews he meant "you need a roam plan in order for it to get consistent internet connection while on the road trip".
@@ryzenryne8747 oh ok thx
I just got the starlink mini, I'm in Orlando, FL, and the best I can get with perfectly clear skies and perfect orientation is about 30mbps down and 7mbps upload sitting right next to it. Connection between phone and starlink was 590mbps, starlink to internet 30mbps. Overall not happy with the download speed but got it because of the outages for a backup. Also I bought it from best buy so I did not get the 30 day free trial I had to pay up front to start the service. When you pause the service it works until the end of the billing cycle and then doesn't renew for the following month.
I see about 30/4, with 4 being an obvious throttling. Sometimes I'll see 100mbps+, but not for long. Also, I suspended my other stink plan, and it changes at the end of my current billing cycle, NOT immediately. I don't believe that you can pay only for days that you use stink. You pay by the month, and can cancel at the end of each cycle. You CAN apparently then restart at any point, starting up a new cycle then, but without any "usage credit" from before. Someone show me where this isn't the case, because that's how stink has billed me.
Wow, it this true? If I pay one-month, use it for a week and pause it. Two months late, when I un-pause it, I still have three weeks left to use? That's awesome!!
Nope, i just paused mine and it says the device will keep working until the end of the billing period then it will be paused. Also i accidently paused it when i first got the device and they charged me the prorata amount again
@@charlesAZ why...on this earth...would you pause it? If you need it,and go to the trouble to set it up....omg,it's fairly cheap. Don't PAUSE IT!
@@franklee2683because some of us only need it seasonally. Don't need it off season at all. Six months/$300 a year saved by pausing
@franklee2683 some people don't need a mobile data connection all the time. If I'm using this for camping in the summer, why would I pay for it in the winter when I'm at home with my main connection,?
@@franklee2683 it;s not cheap it's 165 pm t-mobile is 50pm
living in SW Florida, hurricanes knock out Comcast internet. Comcast will not send crews out to do repairs until power is restored.
This may take several days so I'm looking into Starlink to see if I can reduce or cut out the internet down time.
@@MyronNoland that is because all components, phones, included, need POWER to work…
Ok that’s cool you can pause the service. Could come in handy around hurricane season here in Texas.
In the past, pausing would pause it on the billing cycle. E.G., if you are in the middle of the cycle, it would not pause until the end of the cycle, and then pause it for no less than one billing cycle - i.e., you can't pause it for a day or a week.
@@laurenbish3116 Correct. And if you unpause, you are billed pro-rated for the remainder of the current month (to the next billing cycle). No way you can use it for a week then pause it and save.
That's what I'm thinking too. And for hunting season at the lease.
Are you sure you can pause/unpause and save weeks in the month to use later? I don’t have that option. when I pause, it tells me that I can still use it until the end of my billing period and then can unpause whenever.
When you cut to the driving test, I immediately got a feeling you might be in the Sacramento area. It was trees and architecture of businesses. They gave me that vibe. Then I saw a sign. Anyway, I just kicked Viasat to the curb and switched to Starlink.I live up a logging road, on a hill in the woods, and that makes me require going to space for my Internet. I have the residential. I love it. I’d switch to the mini except for the usage caps. Great video!
Charter/Spectrum or another Fiber connection is best at 1gb or faster and great reliability. I have a full size Starlink and typically get 300mbps+ with 25ms latency down and 13 -15 up. Verizon and other 5G can't compete with that. I can play the most demanding games with ease. i work in IT and have multiple connections going all day with no issues...as long as you don't have obstructions...
Thanks for the video! This mini certainly would be great for travel. Just activate it when on the road and it can't be beat. Many places crossing the country there is no cell reception, but this can work just about anywhere.
I live in the countryside in North West France. I have been told for years, yes, I will get fibre. With my old copper connection the internet speed were truly terrible, and unreliable. Customer service was Soviet level.
I installed Starlink July 2023. A completely different world. I produce videos for RUclips (see Tony Hillyard) before Starlink typically it would take me over five hours to upload an eighteen minute video. After I installed Starlink the same length video twenty seven minutes. That just about says it all.
Two comments. First the pause feature for the Roam plan only works by the month (i.e. you will be billed by the month and if you pause it you will retain service until one month has passed since the previous billing). Second, the Roam plan is only available with the Mini. I ordered my Mini five days ago for $599 but now it is on sale for $449 (dang)!
Seems to work well.
Maybe the monthly cost will go down when Amazon releases its competing satellite service
Competition and more satellites being brought online should reduce the cost over time.
Hopefully
It will be 20 years before Amazon will have a service that is comparable to what Starlink is offering today.
I doubt that it will take 20 years, that sounds like the amount of time it will take Tesla to get regulators to approve a robo taxi without a steering wheel and no pedals and fully autonomous FSD, + home robots +an ill conceived robovan
@@wilty5 LMAO. Great comeback.
LOL, I retired 6 years ago as a senior software developer where I was allowed to work from my rural home office for last 12 years. I was forced to conduct virtual Zoom meetings with project team members, customers and branch offices around the world ON 3 TO 4 MBPS wireless point to point internet. Here your doing 120 while driving down the highway.
Question, heard rumors that Mini will incorporate a method for 12VDC power without the 120 AC transformer?
stink is now selling the USB-C power adaptor for $30. That should work to get power from a 12vcd into the device.
@@ckeilah Perfect thanks. I was looking at YT videos considering grinding open my Gen3 dish and hacking the circuit board to add 12 volt support. No need now.
Its wild that star link is cheaper and faster than the internet service providers that are around where i live. We arent in a rural area either...
I didn’t expect the latency (ping) to be that low on a sat connection.
Because the sats are on low earth orbit
Low latency and high speeds are the reason why starlink is being so successful
@@lsymfr5795it's not low enough sub 20s an im good
Ordered immediately after seeing this video. I’m in the Dom Rep and its selling here for 1200 DOP (198US). I jumped on it once i realised for some unknown reason its not actually available where im from back in the UK.
So this mini means not only can I travel with it, but also everyone in the UK has the full size big thing too.
@@personal-development-strategy the mini is available in the uk
@@TunaCrunch Your right i just googled it. What I realised is that in the UK it is only available on the mobile plan for some reason.
Anyways it looks as though it sells for £399 ($521US) basically more than double what it is in the DR. The mini in the UK actually costs more than the full size Starlink in the UK too.
Basically no matter which way I look at it, im happy I could get mine here in the DR both for the price and for the availability.
My advice to anybody that travels regularly or has a means to purchase a mini in a different location from where ever your from, is to shop around. The difference in the prices are quiet substantial depending on location.
Can’t wait till i get mine, should be here by Thursday next week
How many movies can you watch with $50 data cap a week?
@@joegillesp7340 in the uk, it's £85 a month for uncapped data
To save even more power.. TURN OFF THE SNOWMELT. I am using the Gen II version, but moving soon, but still need a connection for other reasons. . I am gonna order a Mini. The lower power will be nice. Sure wish they weren't $600.
I just purchased one direct from the Starlink website. They’re on special for only $299 AUD. That’s a crazy good price! Usually they retail for $799 AUD in Australia.
Can the hardware be bought without being activated, then activated during emergency use case or while traveling?
Yes.
Sorta…. A connection is required to activate.
Yes, you activate on the first use
@@h2o100cThe dish gives an internet connection for 1 hour to activate it.
@@HotshotTek wow
I have a farm and it’s a game changer!! It didn’t even go down with the hurricane going through. I definitely recommend getting a holder for it. I bought the one off of Amazon for the roof, portable, but of metal. It’s great. 🥳
@@AngryCalls unless the hurricane can take out satellite s it'll be fine
Can you buy this to keep for emergencies when power and data on the poles is down? Or do you have to pay a monthly fee?
Will this be good for Livestreaming?
What are the drawbacks of the built in router running WiFi 5?
Being able to take it on the road is a life saver especially in emergency situations
In about 5 states we just got smashed by floods and we still have places with no internet / cell service, if you or someone else did a fundraiser to send these little guys over there it would be massive for comms / recovery
Space X / Starlink have already partnered with groups like The Generac Storm Response Team, Dr. Phil & many private assistance groups to do precisely that. My understanding is that they have more than 1,000 terminals up and running already. They also stated that they will not be terminating service to any existing accounts that go unpaid in storm effected areas.
Elon sent a pile of Starlink systems that FEMA grabbed. I'm glad to see that at least some are getting into the hands of those who need it. Even if there's just one in an area, hopefully they have open WiFi so people can send an email to their loved ones saying that they are okay.
Great video, thanks for the content. I have a question. I'll be traveling for a few months, but I'll always be staying at a residence or Airbnb. In this case, since I don't need to use the internet while on the road, can I use the residential plan?
Thanks!
Anytime, thanks 😊
Hi. Would have used a different type of communication for this question but could not find an email. Sorry. So my question is, for a full time RVer, which is best: the mini or the regular, when all variables are accounted for? Thx. Alain
This is good during hurricane power and wif outages? Pause plan during the off hurricane season ?
Hi good video. I just got one question. For times that it's not being used outdoors, can you use/connect a separate router for Wi-Fi and using your laptop/computer and devices indoors? I'm assuming through the ethernet cable? Just confirming. Thanks
I’m interested in getting one but I’m ty to learn a more about it, will it work if you have a metal roof, I know with other internet providers this hinders the WiFi strength
Have you considered if StarLink power consumption could be managed, be designed, better ? Obviously, watching TV is a continous process (but could perhaps be bursts instead ?), BUT other usage like email or sms does not require this. Is it reconnect time that is the limiting factor OR has a different approach not been considered ?
Maybe you can design a test to circumvent continous operation for power consumption reasons ?
so the pause function... could you use that as a backup to your primary service, and pause the subscription indefinitely until you need it...... ??
@@Gralldila pause is by the month… use the function any way you choose.
How would this be for gaming
@@kodyberletch4212 it work perfectly for gaming since right now the satellites are low orbit and you get 40/50 ping
Can you explain how it works for international use? What countries & cost? Thanks.
My 1 worry about these is, the more they catch on, the more lagged down it'll become. As of right now, the amount of people currently using it, it's relatively small. It's really a fantastic idea and works very well for that it is.
What’s your referral code? I’m not seeing it in the description. I’m ordering in the next day or two
So if mini is preferred when going traveling overland adventures how is your subscription handled month to month? Buy the hardware and have subscription temp on then off?
Super glad everyone who reviews Starlink, Tesla, and everything Musk related reference the scientific method.
I was one of those who lived in a spot where the internet company said they couldn't reach me and wanted thousands of dollars to connect. This would have been amazing back then. It's clear they are shrinking this thing further and further- once it gets a little smaller and prices go down then i'm getting one just to have for emergencies.
Pretty good review. Thank you. Just a minor correction, if I may. You are not getting X Mega Byte per second download/upload speed. There is a factor of 8 (well, basically 10) difference between MB and Mb. All service providers quote you in Mega bits (Mb) and not Mega Bytes (MB). Yes, it is very sneaky and deceitful of them all.
😂 Even on Nikobar or Lakshdweep remote Islands or Remote Himalyan mountains and in deep Jungles with Tigers, we get 5G unlimited data for 1 US dollar a day....
Will this work from the inside of the vehicle, through the glass. If it works in motion, why do you need to set it up and align it to begin with? Do you need to align it every time you power it on? I am hoping to mount it inside my truck and mount it to the moon roof via suction cups. this way i don't have to run any wires outside the vehicle through a window. Thanks for you video.
I have looked all over youtube and can't find true tests of usage in the field. And by field I mean the Nevada desert dust,heat and cold. 5 mins. driving down a dusty road in the desert will kill it I bet. Is that why no one is testing. I just bought one and am taking delivery in an RV park near where I'm camping 50 miles away. I'll let you know. Then you can spread the word. Thanks for your videos dude, good stuff.
This is the best informational videoI have seen on RUclips. You covered it all cost needs to come down to 40 dollars for unlimited for me.
Thanks for the review! Would you recommend purchasing the hardware extended warranty? Thank you.
Did you test your Internet speed performance while driving using a $120 home subscription? If yes, I'm curious how far away from your home base you could travel before you would expect reception/performance problems?
Thank you for video!
I have a question about ping. So i travel all the time around US and the main problem that my T-Mobile serves sometimes can not even download 1080 p RUclips videos and i love to play online games, so my ping often too high.
What do you think , could starlink resolve this problems or it’s going to give me a lot advantages?
First time viewer. Subbed at the end. Very well put together video. Informative and to the point just how I like it
Can Starlink be permanently attached to the top of a vehicle?
The heck with that, I want that Pip Boy in the background!
If you go where has no phone signal and cannot run starlink app, you can still use it?
Do they have a SHTF plan where you can activate it remotely if you have to leave in a hurry? Can you use a cell phone through the starlink almost like a sat phone?
I have the same question (starlink vs sat phone)
I use ATT fiber with about 3 gig download. This would be cool for my boat though. What about gaming??
What if you want it just to make calls in situations when the towers are down or out of range?
My Question... the boat plan.. the 50 Gig... is it about the same as the roaming as far as use???
The monthly price a bit expensive compared to regular router option which is £25 / month for unlimited data or did I missed something?
Thank you, excellent report !
Starlink has been mentioned in helping with disaster recovery. How do people get the receiver and set up an account and plan in the middle of a disaster ? Seems like prepping is essential.
Great job. Well explained & appreciate showing it real time
Love your instructions, plain and simple, easy to follow. So happy to have found your presentation. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!
What about on a cloudy or stormy weather will it still pick up the satellite OK under them conditions
Very detailed, covers all common sense points and scenarios. Thank you!
or if you already have the full size starlink you can add the mini for an additional $30/ month. You do have to buy it tho for $600.
@@ndoghouse6853 Just got an email offer for $449 today for the mini.
So with the Roam 50 dollar plan, do they let you pause it? Also, how long can you pause it for? Thanks
Love ya Elon but 120 for a weatherproof cable? It's a satellite dish (known for outside installation) and should come with one as the only option.
I bought the regular Starlink for my daughters house probably four years ago works fantastic there but I drive Truck cross country thinking about the mini for the truck wondering if it would work on the dashboard of the truck with a big windshield or if I have to mount it on the back of the sleeper facing straight up
so what happens if i move to another address in the same city since they say the mini is fixed?
This seems like a good option but it is pricy. We aren’t full time RV but would like something to be able to stream Roku. Cellular options are good, looking for something we can only use when we are traveling 2-3 times per year weeks at a time.
WHAT AN EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! BIG THUMBS UP!!! GREAT JOB!!! I AM A BUYER NOW!!!
Thanks for the info.great video. I remember when all the phone lines were in the ground and up on poles.
to initiate start up, is cell service required? Or can it be set up without having cell service?
@@robertsilcocks3370 I saw somewhere that when you set it up starlink gives you one hour of service to get it set up. I would double check that but that’s what I saw.
Could you please test drive this, using the mount ypu recommend, attached to the dashboard as you travel?
Very informative video. Thanks! What kind of office chair is that that you're using?
I tried to get it for Peru.....Could not get it to take my address and the website does not have a customer service number. Was very disappointed with Starlink. What company does not have a customer service phone line?
I wonder how good it would be in a semi-truck 🧐 for gaming
We live in rural Idaho and work from home. Mostly doing charts and medical record work. Would this work with $50 per month? Not sure how fast I would use 50 gb. Right now we have a radio on our house which goes off a tower I a nearby town. We are able to watch hulu etc is our router-wifi. Our speed test is download is 12.73. Upload is 2.42. What is the range for the WiFi? House wide even though the mini is outside? Thanks!
I work in wind, and at the site im currently on, verizon has no service. My coworker has the starlink mini mounted to the roof of his truck and he let me connect to it and the speed on site was 180 download 20 upload. The mini is a game changer. Will be ordering within the week.
Thank you for your video! Does this work through tinted glass on a vehicle?
Good information. I checked Amazon and the cost is almost & 700!!! 😮
Thanks for the video. I just started to look into this as a back up option. Good information in your Video. Thanks for running through the details like you did!
Hi sir, I'm trying to get one for Internationally do I still have to pay the Roaming
What model was the T-Mobile router with ext ant connection and is it truly unlimited for $50 a month?
Power consumption hovers around 22 watts. It can go to 60 watts (they say) if melting snow/ice.
Will starlink work inside my 5th wheel when parked?
is the starlink referral link the one that gives us the deal? Top of the page says " you are using referral code" and its for $50 off service?
Now, is it really unlimited or does it slow down after so many gb? I am considering starlink and I typically use 700gb to 1tb a month.
That was a very clear, well organized and detailed explanation and very helpful. Thank you!
I got a question i currently ordered the starlink mini would it be any good if i used it for my home? Or do i have to be out the road and i bought the roam plan to
Excellent test and explanation. Thank you.
is the 50gb enough data for streaming videos every day? i use sling tv for cable channels.
I got my mini and wear it as a hat, blocks the sun and keeps me connected anywhere 😊
I find my TMHI is fine. Had it now for around 2.5 years at $50/month. I still have the Arcadyn black box but it works fine. I’d only use Starlink if I’m consistently where there’s no cell internet access. If they drop the monthly charge, I’d consider it, but where it is now, it’s really not worth it. The mini should really have been cheaper than the standard (or part of the plan price considering my TMHI router is free with the plan). For emergency situations in areas without internet, iPhone 14 and up come with free satellite text to emergency services.
@@ohheyitskevinc if they drop the monthly charge? 🤣🤣🤣
Pausing roam service only stops billing and service after the presently paid month runs out.
Is Star link only for internet? How about phone calls and texting, will it help ?