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willardguy
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starlink now taking orders
worth a try!
https://www.yahoo.com/news/spacex-starts-accepting-orders-st...
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mtgoat666
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I looked into pre-ordering, but found that the vendor does not allow you use service at different locations. I wanted to use in WA and MEX. At this
time you can only select one location for your account, and according to info on their website they don't allow you to change location linked to your
account.
The issue is that your account/transmitter/receiver is location-based, and linked to just the satellites that service that location.
Service is meant for homebodies, not nomads 
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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willardguy
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | I looked into pre-ordering, but found that the vendor does not allow you use service at different locations. I wanted to use in WA and MEX. At this
time you can only select one location for your account, and according to info on their website they don't allow you to change location linked to your
account.
The issue is that your account/transmitter/receiver is location-based, and linked to just the satellites that service that location.
Service is meant for homebodies, not nomads |
Elon claims it'll work barreling down the highway at 60 assuming you keep the antenna pointed! don't know how you do that?
from starlink.....Mobility options - including moving your Starlink to different service addresses (or places that don't even have addresses!) - is
coming once we are able to increase our coverage by launching more satellites & rolling out new hardware and software.
so I guess it'll be coming down the road
[Edited on 2-9-2021 by willardguy]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | I looked into pre-ordering, but found that the vendor does not allow you use service at different locations. I wanted to use in WA and MEX. At this
time you can only select one location for your account, and according to info on their website they don't allow you to change location linked to your
account.
The issue is that your account/transmitter/receiver is location-based, and linked to just the satellites that service that location.
Service is meant for homebodies, not nomads |
Elon claims it'll work barreling down the highway at 60 assuming you keep the antenna pointed! don't know how you do that?
from starlink.....Mobility options - including moving your Starlink to different service addresses (or places that don't even have addresses!) - is
coming once we are able to increase our coverage by launching more satellites & rolling out new hardware and software.
so I guess it'll be coming down the road
[Edited on 2-9-2021 by willardguy] |
i just read about what they are offering in their beta rollout...
service is limited to the geographic "cell" of location you sign up for. unit cannot be removed from that "cell."
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Pronoun: the royal we
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Rossman
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Done! After a string of 2190 great days here in Baja, the day I say goodbye to my current provider just might be the greatest.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | I looked into pre-ordering, but found that the vendor does not allow you use service at different locations. I wanted to use in WA and MEX. At this
time you can only select one location for your account, and according to info on their website they don't allow you to change location linked to your
account.
The issue is that your account/transmitter/receiver is location-based, and linked to just the satellites that service that location.
Service is meant for homebodies, not nomads |
Elon claims it'll work barreling down the highway at 60 assuming you keep the antenna pointed! don't know how you do that?
from starlink.....Mobility options - including moving your Starlink to different service addresses (or places that don't even have addresses!) - is
coming once we are able to increase our coverage by launching more satellites & rolling out new hardware and software.
so I guess it'll be coming down the road
[Edited on 2-9-2021 by willardguy] |
i just read about what they are offering in their beta rollout...
service is limited to the geographic "cell" of location you sign up for. unit cannot be removed from that "cell."
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You seem rather impatient (and oddly critical) about a technology that is just now being "deployed." Have patience, little one. Do you want to eat
the marshmallow now, or a better reward later?
John
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PaulW
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way expensive
Starlink @ $99/mo for 50Mb/s
My wireless @ $70/mo for 10Mb/s
Telcel and Telnor wireless @ $20/mo for 9-10Mb/s
Remind me to switch to Telcel or Telnor when my renewal runs out.
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msteve1014
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| Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | way expensive
Starlink @ $99/mo for 50Mb/s
My wireless @ $70/mo for 10Mb/s
Telcel and Telnor wireless @ $20/mo for 9-10Mb/s
Remind me to switch to Telcel or Telnor when my renewal runs out. |
you are in the san felipe area?
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willardguy
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originally Elon's plan was to use the Starlink proceeds to fund the Mars program, wonder if thats still the plan?
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | way expensive
Starlink @ $99/mo for 50Mb/s
My wireless @ $70/mo for 10Mb/s
Telcel and Telnor wireless @ $20/mo for 9-10Mb/s
Remind me to switch to Telcel or Telnor when my renewal runs out. |
It is expensive. But worth it if you are off grid and out of range of cell towers or wifi.
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Pronoun: the royal we
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PaulW
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In/near San Felipe
We have 4 providers now that I know of. One I did not mention provides wireless service from Mexicali. I do not know the source but I suspect Telnor.
It is priced priced above my $70/mo
Actually Telnor wireless is using Telcel with slightly different pricing
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2lazy2
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Put down deposit... Worth it to get rid of Spectrum
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PaulW
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | way expensive
Starlink @ $99/mo for 50Mb/s
My wireless @ $70/mo for 10Mb/s
Telcel and Telnor wireless @ $20/mo for 9-10Mb/s
Remind me to switch to Telcel or Telnor when my renewal runs out. |
It is expensive. But worth it if you are off grid and out of range of cell towers or wifi.
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Totally agree. Internet connection is required.
I guess all the other sat options are frowned upon or cost more?
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Don Pisto
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| Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by PaulW | way expensive
Starlink @ $99/mo for 50Mb/s
My wireless @ $70/mo for 10Mb/s
Telcel and Telnor wireless @ $20/mo for 9-10Mb/s
Remind me to switch to Telcel or Telnor when my renewal runs out. |
It is expensive. But worth it if you are off grid and out of range of cell towers or wifi.
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Totally agree. Internet connection is required.
I guess all the other sat options are frowned upon or cost more? |
"Starlink satellites are over 60 times closer to Earth than traditional satellites, resulting in lower latency and the ability to support services
typically not possible with traditional satellite internet," when fully up and running this will be a game changer
there's only two things in life but I forget what they are........
John Hiatt
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PaulW
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Anybody have latency comparison for the various Sat Internet outfits?
Pretty sure Starlink will have the lowest.
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caj13
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I have "signed up" for it, as my 2 choices in the mountains of california defy the laws of Physics - They suck and blow at the same time!
switched from fiber optic local company because it was too unstable, having to be reset several times a week, stupid me believed Hughes Net
marketing BullChit - in reality expensive - very slow garbage - much slower than dial up even!
as soon as starlink becomes available in my area I will be switching.
I think there are some UTube videos comparing latency rates and delivery speed rates etc, by some of the beta testers
[Edited on 2-10-2021 by caj13]
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pacificobob
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what sort of data speed can one expect from satellite ISP.
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white whale
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I thought the service rollout was only for the northern CAN/USA latt's right now. Not cheap. But I have seen a video report that the geo "fencing" to
your address is just marketing hype. A fellow in my area in the 50's latitude took the dish way into the back country from his urban address and got
decent service off a logging road.
The rollout here is being called Better than Nothing beta.
This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around Life During Wartime
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I see the $99 deposit. Anyone know the Package ,monthly cost , and is it unlimited GBs
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PaulW
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A little digging found:
How much will Starlink internet cost? $99 a month, plus $499 for the antenna and router for a 40 ghz array
Musk claims frequencies are
Downlink 37.5-42.5
Uplink 47.2-50.2 or 50.4-52.4 GHz
An Amazing Phase array antenna that sets a new standard for such.
(Details from a guy who designs and is employed making these kind of antennas).
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