I Tested Starlink Mini and You WON'T Believe The Results!

[@HotshotTek]

Hi guys, be sure to leave a LIKE on the video to help keep my channel powered by the viewers, not sponsored videos. Thanks for watching! Also 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.

[@adspie]

Very informative video.. What about betweeen pocket wifi or mifi vs starlink mini which do you prefer?

[@NikkiSparkles]

@@adspie starlink !

[@adspie]

​@@NikkiSparkles OK agree with you...I hope they can make Starlink smaller so that it can fit in your pocket.

[@nastybadger-tn4kl]

Too slow. unless u live in remote place

[@joeb5578]

Yes, there is a difference. MBps = Mega Bytes per second. Mbps = Mega bits per second.

[@shot9702]

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.

[@BillAnt]

It's great for those who have no other options. At 125/month ain't cheap, but hey.

[@MrZZsharka]

@@BillAnt It’s new. Price will drop, especially when there is competition.

[@0grid-ph]

@@BillAnt it has no lock-in contract so good for emergencies.

[@BillAnt]

​@@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.

[@darkshark2855]

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

[@PAMALAsCHARIS]

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.

[@laonearnoldmolete4399]

​@@PAMALAsCHARIS MB is Megabytes. Down is Download Speed. Up is Upload Speed. Self proclaimed tech savy guy from Gaborone, Botswana, Africa.

[@darkshark2855]

@@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 KZbin 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 😃

[@vinniegillotti9347]

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.

[@roundstone2020]

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.

[@CasperChicago]

For people who live in remote or rural areas Starlink is a life saver. 100 MB down load is very adequate. Very informative video 👍🏾

[@Shadow__133]

@@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.

[@SpaceRanger187]

As long as your not in a spot where a Hurricane hits

[@MrMcbear]

@@Shadow__133 It will as more people get it and as they finish launching the entire constellation.

[@jenrobsdad]

Not at $120 a month! Thunderstorm or Snowstorms forget it!

[@robertraman6307]

@@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.

[@shanes1112]

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

[@ButterToast-nf3fe]

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.

[@shanes1112]

@@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.

[@owenbevans6062]

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.

[@warx23]

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.

[@davidrapant6398]

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.

[@boydwyatt]

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.

[@mister_ray]

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.

[@meteorstorm20011]

@@mister_ray how do you have it mounted on your sprinter looking to do the same thing

[@mister_ray]

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.

[@PoxyBear]

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.

[@profithunter777]

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!

[@ericrdutton]

Standard is with the Roam plan

[@Murfeynews]

@@ericrduttonwdym

[@ryzenryne8747]

@@Murfeynews he meant "you need a roam plan in order for it to get consistent internet connection while on the road trip".

[@Murfeynews]

@@ryzenryne8747 oh ok thx

[@transmaster]

There is a KZbin 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.

[@LuckyDineroTv]

@@transmaster did you do That tag with a hashtag?

[@FirstMrNick]

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.

[@ckeilah]

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.

[@charlesAZ]

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!!

[@mrmagoo4897]

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]

@@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!

[@eyemanny493]

@@franklee2683​​⁠because some of us only need it seasonally. Don't need it off season at all. Six months/$300 a year saved by pausing

[@alexvolney]

@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,?

[@nicholasgiffin847]

@@franklee2683 it;s not cheap it's 165 pm t-mobile is 50pm

[@N3CR0LICH]

Ok that’s cool you can pause the service. Could come in handy around hurricane season here in Texas.

[@laurenbish3116]

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.

[@carlleon1604]

@@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.

[@seanmikel]

That's what I'm thinking too. And for hunting season at the lease.

[@MyronNoland]

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.

[@brendachilders8075]

@@MyronNoland that is because all components, phones, included, need POWER to work…

[@Zamotak]

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...

[@jacobaccurso]

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!

[@wilty5]

Maybe the monthly cost will go down when Amazon releases its competing satellite service

[@honaker326]

Competition and more satellites being brought online should reduce the cost over time.

[@wilty5]

Hopefully

[@christ5076]

It will be 20 years before Amazon will have a service that is comparable to what Starlink is offering today.

[@wilty5]

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

[@murmerjangle3016]

@@wilty5 LMAO. Great comeback.

[@personal-development-strategy]

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]

@@personal-development-strategy the mini is available in the uk

[@personal-development-strategy]

@@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

[@joegillesp7340]

How many movies can you watch with $50 data cap a week?

[@TunaCrunch]

@@joegillesp7340 in the uk, it's £85 a month for uncapped data

[@mulljacob]

I didn’t expect the latency (ping) to be that low on a sat connection.

[@midnight94387]

Because the sats are on low earth orbit

[@neeterunsocial]

Low latency and high speeds are the reason why starlink is being so successful

[@chriswright8074]

​@@neeterunsocialit's not low enough sub 20s an im good

[@antelopeslr5000]

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.

[@Qspecialman]

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 KZbin (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.

[@joe84bmw]

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.

[@HighCountryRambler]

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]

stink is now selling the USB-C power adaptor for $30. That should work to get power from a 12vcd into the device.

[@HighCountryRambler]

@@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.

[@cygnus6623]

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.

[@cubbles6801]

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

[@bigusdallastexamas5740]

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.

[@JamieStuff]

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.

[@jshireling]

Thanks!

[@HotshotTek]

Anytime, thanks 😊

[@Sleepeaze]

Can the hardware be bought without being activated, then activated during emergency use case or while traveling?

[@HotshotTek]

Yes.

[@h2o100c]

Sorta…. A connection is required to activate.

[@AssanyTylerNyarira]

Yes, you activate on the first use

[@HotshotTek]

@@h2o100cThe dish gives an internet connection for 1 hour to activate it.

[@0grid-ph]

@@HotshotTek wow

[@KeepYourHead899]

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.

[@dragineeztoo61]

The heck with that, I want that Pip Boy in the background!

[@Season1Ep3]

Will this be good for Livestreaming?

[@yogawithandy]

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.

[@ThatGambitGuy]

First time viewer. Subbed at the end. Very well put together video. Informative and to the point just how I like it

[@AngryCalls]

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. 🥳

[@tysonfinn1470]

@@AngryCalls unless the hurricane can take out satellite s it'll be fine

[@kingssing]

This is the best informational videoI have seen on KZbin. You covered it all cost needs to come down to 40 dollars for unlimited for me.

[@OFFGRID_Trucker]

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.

[@reyrey90_60]

Being able to take it on the road is a life saver especially in emergency situations

[@tobiascarrier]

What are the drawbacks of the built in router running WiFi 5?

[@paulmarino8810]

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?

[@dad2022]

Great job. Well explained & appreciate showing it real time

[@codicox515]

WHAT AN EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! BIG THUMBS UP!!! GREAT JOB!!! I AM A BUYER NOW!!!

[@Gralldila]

so the pause function... could you use that as a backup to your primary service, and pause the subscription indefinitely until you need it...... ??

[@h2o100c]

@@Gralldila pause is by the month… use the function any way you choose.

[@kodyberletch4212]

How would this be for gaming

[@OneTomato]

@@kodyberletch4212 it work perfectly for gaming since right now the satellites are low orbit and you get 40/50 ping

[@GroovyGrandpa2]

Thanks for the info.great video. I remember when all the phone lines were in the ground and up on poles.

[@beasthunt]

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.

[@JTHH_YouTube]

Very detailed, covers all common sense points and scenarios. Thank you!

[@davidditter2641]

Love your instructions, plain and simple, easy to follow. So happy to have found your presentation. Keep up the outstanding performance!!!

[@Woopass90]

What a time to be alive

[@slickbama8322]

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.

[@SCarter02767]

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.

[@echoplexSE]

Starlink is constantly improving and their Satellites have a "shelf life."

[@baricade1993]

Super glad everyone who reviews Starlink, Tesla, and everything Musk related reference the scientific method.

[@kl0wnkiller912]

Thinking about getting this for our new RV...

[@anndavis5726]

That was a very clear, well organized and detailed explanation and very helpful. Thank you!

[@windgods1414]

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.

[@echoplexSE]

download the Starlink app ahead of time, setup is a breeze and you don't need to really do anything ahead of time.

[@ndoghouse6853]

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.

[@DavidWaldrip]

@@ndoghouse6853 Just got an email offer for $449 today for the mini.

[@SUNSHINE61891]

Thanks for the review! Would you recommend purchasing the hardware extended warranty? Thank you.

[@MrPeterFranc]

Why the heck is sea service more expensive?

[@ekimandersom4478]

Because there are no satellites above the sea.

[@GarySBCA]

@@MrPeterFranc There are many competing options on land keeping the price lower. Also there are technical reasons… Before the data can get to your receiver it first needs to get to the satellite. Over land this is easy; it goes up and it comes back down. In the middle of the ocean the data is first uplinked from land as usual but then has to be relayed laterally possibly through several other satellites before reaching the user. This ties up more satellite bandwidth. There may be other reasons such as satellite coverage being optimized over land areas where there are more users.

[@Shadow__133]

They know you have money to spare if you want to access pornhub on a Yacht.

[@TheOisannNetwork]

@@ekimandersom4478 thats not true at all...

[@ekimandersom4478]

@@TheOisannNetwork not Starlink ones. And on open sea there is no landsignal to bounce off. Educate yourself

[@user-gj8ms7jd8v]

We finally just bought starlink, didn't see a mini on their website. :(

[@frankdumlao32]

Can you explain how it works for international use? What countries & cost? Thanks.

[@alextodd9587]

Great video!! Very informative

[@ScentlessSun]

Great review! Best wishes on your channel.

[@mrmagoo9901]

That was an excellent presentation. Thanks!

[@zanathioushorn1922]

This is good during hurricane power and wif outages? Pause plan during the off hurricane season ?

[@robertsilcocks3370]

to initiate start up, is cell service required? Or can it be set up without having cell service?

[@davidrapant6398]

@@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.

[@jdthewelder8308]

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?

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

I have the same question (starlink vs sat phone)

[@originalsixx]

What’s your referral code? I’m not seeing it in the description. I’m ordering in the next day or two

[@ronm1055]

Does the Ethernet provide POE?

[@ThePatriotSledgehammer]

My Question... the boat plan.. the 50 Gig... is it about the same as the roaming as far as use???

[@johnoswald6192]

Excellent test and explanation. Thank you.

[@kevinreilly3479]

Very informative video. Thanks! What kind of office chair is that that you're using?

[@NM-ii8wn]

Would be good to state the negatives of a mini compared to a standard

[@mytmike369]

Good information. I checked Amazon and the cost is almost & 700!!! 😮

[@wilsonbeatingo7500]

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

[@daleneroot3675]

How heavy or wind resistant is the antenna.

[@rethalee845]

Are you using the roaming plan

[@deanschulze3129]

How well does Starlink work during heavy rain or snow?

[@HotshotTek]

I don’t live in an area where it rains a lot, but based on what others I’ve spoken to have said, it does take a slight hit in performance. However, even on very overcast days, they mentioned that it still performs perfectly fine.

[@chrisproudlove1280]

This could be so much smaller! Fold out dish? Next jen.

[@Texg1rl_]

So the modem is built in?

[@1lllllllll1]

Ugh, the ONLY test I hoped you’ll do wasn’t done. How does it perform in massive cloud cover and rain?

[@PointsOnly]

@1lllllllll1 Probably the same way as my satellite TV, crappy. Heavy rain it always cuts out. Normal clouds don't seem to affect it, though.

[@anoptimisticone]

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?

[@renatolamardo5323]

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?

[@GrippingLipsFishing]

I use ATT fiber with about 3 gig download. This would be cool for my boat though. What about gaming??

[@lewchaney2138]

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?

[@ohheyitskevinc]

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.

[@HaHo-y3j]

@@ohheyitskevinc if they drop the monthly charge? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jackman8594]

I got my mini and wear it as a hat, blocks the sun and keeps me connected anywhere 😊

[@douglascass9778]

Can a VPN be used with starlink service?

[@jameshoiby]

Of course. It’s unrestricted internet.

[@bhamptonkc7]

Starlink is billed monthly that is your on or off options.

[@NM-ii8wn]

Is there a maximum of days you can pause service?

[@videogamevlogs3765]

Musk is doing incredible things. He's gonna change our world and be one of the biggest influencers in history.

[@harrytraction1380]

@@videogamevlogs3765 unless this current and god help future administration puts him in jail.

[@txsleepwalker6640]

Can Starlink be permanently attached to the top of a vehicle?

[@echoplexSE]

it can be, there's a mount designed for mounting permanently to something like an RV. I'm not sure you'd want to do that to your car though

[@GR8Eight1]

Is there a solar option or go third party?

[@jawaroogambian]

What if you want it just to make calls in situations when the towers are down or out of range?

[@char1ietuna]

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.

[@lindyswanson1]

Could you please test drive this, using the mount ypu recommend, attached to the dashboard as you travel?

[@nlay42]

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!

[@senhalp5724]

Here in Germany its like 78 dollar for unlimited and 40 ish dollar for 50gb

[@Jen608-g4s]

Thank you for your video! Does this work through tinted glass on a vehicle?

[@VickiTingley]

Will starlink work inside my 5th wheel when parked?

[@Interestedsomewhat]

Price came down now

[@uncrunch398]

I have access to ~4.5mbps down. It's not noticeable but when watching someone live at a higher bitrate. If you're streaming to a site that accepts av1, I'd experiment with seeking the lowest bitrate for the best quality you can get out of your PC using that. Most content is fine below 1Mbps at FHD, any frame rate.

[@DavidKull]

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.

[@saulgoodman2018]

How does it know I'm on a boat? And not a plane?

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Great, informative review. Thanks.