Mobile Satellite Internet Update - Spring 2022 - Starlink, OneWeb, Viasat & More

[@NoBlueSunday]

Just received my equipment a week ago. Actually used Quartzsite as my 'home' and had the equipment shipped to my home in Phoenix which has been at capacity for over a year. Received the equipment in only four days. Drove out to Quartzsite to setup and register and then came home again. Never expected it to connect in Phoenix; however, just for fun I set it in the back yard and turned it on. Voilà it connected in moments and has been running perfectly for the last week. Leaving Saturday for a trip to the Midwest and anxious to test it on the way.

[@denveredwards1486]

Starlink is worth $110 a month because you get 200mbps unlike my Viasat $90 a month for 30mbps (only get 1mpbs though) and 700 ping on video games. People who don’t like Starlink just don’t like Elon Musk

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The big challenge with Starlink is trees, and congestion. We’ve heard reports from some people who are now seeing Starlink speeds dip down to just 5 Mbps, a far cry from the 200 Mbps many saw at first.

[@lauradod]

Thank you for providing clarity to this topic. Detailed, informative, and trustworthy updates are difficult to find!

[@mrpopo573]

Amazing and detailed update, thank you! I could not agree more, Starlink is the perfect compliment to my Verizon PUDP, all managed within a Pepwave balance 20x, where I can overcome minor drop outs/outages in one place using speed fusion cloud. I get a lot of questions about why I keep my cell plans and its all due to the fact that Starlink has a long way to go in terms of being a sole provider of internet if your career depends on it, but that doesn't mean its not my flagship connection 😎

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

Great update... these new satellite constellations are going to revolutionize the internet in ways we can't even imagine at the moment.

[@rebekkad.2092]

Thank you so much for this update. It's always so exciting. I am thrilled with my Starlink. I've had it for nearly a year and a half. I live in Montana and could only get Hughesnet in the past.

[@BuckTravis]

Game over. Installed Starlink on my boat in Florida. 150-600 mb/s download, 15-200mb/s upload. Unlimited relocations. Linked to existing router. Next step sail the coast to the Chesapeake. Then relocate to my home in the mountains of Utah. We have ditched Iridium. DirecTV and our ISP in Utah are next. Saving hundreds each month with Starlink. Bravo Elon.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

FYI - the 600 Mbps speed you are seeing is the Starlink app speed test that measures the speed over Wi-Fi between your phone and your router. The speed over the satellite to the Internet will be in the 100-200 Mbps range. Still great, but not nearly as amazing. A lot of people get confused because of how the app displays the results.

[@BuckTravis]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter and if I get the same results using Speedtest? And on my computer? Just asking for clarity.

[@ayeartovolunteer]

Just ordered Dishy using your guide. Willing to take the risk on the variables you explained. Let's see how this goes!! Thanks as always for the fantastic and timely information.

[@dustingre8]

What would really help is knowledge about what latitudes are coming and when. I’m in lat 32 and my Starlink arrival has changed delivery dates by over 2 years and I have no clue how much longer I’m waiting. Very frustrating.

[@debbyelyle9865]

Is anyone having problems with the detachable cable not going back into the satellite 📡 or just us? It’s a shame there is no contact phone number for help. Been waiting a few days for a response from the online portal.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The cable end is a bit delicate and can be damaged - so this is a concern to worry about.

[@RockHardTrucker]

What would be the current best mobile internet option for an OTR truck driver? I switch trucks every 4 to 5 months.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Here's our getting started guide... all depends on your needs: www.rvmobileinternet.com/getting-started

[@snakeplisken4278]

My boat moves at only 5 miles per hour (sailboat) so can be considered slow portability lol! as opposed to true mobility!

[@35manning]

As long as you can remove the roll and pitch motion from the dish... (Hopefully future sailboat owner keeping eyes on Sat internet, hope to live aboard and cruise the remotest parts of the world.)

[@stuartcofield8528]

A deeper dive into AST SpaceMobile service shows its will be a game changer. Partnered with the best telecom companies.

[@jacktyler7599]

As Dylan says (just below): Amazing and detailed update, thank you! Very much appreciated.

[@paulshannon4576]

I got mine at the end of January so I had a month or two of $99.00 service. I’m canceling my Dish Network and an air card for my computers. It’s still going to be less and faster. I then will be able to connect all the TV’s and computers without having to pay for each. I’ve moved mine twice over 100 miles and not have to change my service address. I’ll see how it does when I move 1,100 miles home.

[@kele1264]

Please pardon my lack of knowledge on the subject. I've been wondering about the radiation we're exposed to with all this modern communication technology. Can you tell me anything about that? Thank you, and thanks for the amazing amount of information you break down for viewer!

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The power levels being broadcast are extremely tiny - and more modern technology actually keeps doing more with less power broadcast. The World Health Organization says, "Any health effects of low level electromagnetic fields, if they exist at all, are likely to be very small compared to other health risks that people face in everyday life."

[@kele1264]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you! What a relief!

[@Freightmeister]

Unbelievably detailed information. Thank you so much.

[@patriciajewett5831]

March 30, 2022. Starlink page said I could get it, but now they want $695.00. That's a pretty big price increase.

[@brian1xevdo]

Great video! I appreciate all of the information!

[@robertmcallister4164]

No mention of Telesat Lightspeed? They'll probably be operational before Kuiper eh?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

I have been tracking Telesat - but they have no consumer focus at the moment.

[@robertmcallister4164]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Globalstar is another one to keep an eye on, they've got some new satellites going up in the next couple of years - you would expect further capabilities over their existing satellites, but I can't find the specs.

[@marionnichols7442]

When will the viasat-3 be available

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The satellite is scheduled to launch later in 2022, and will probably be ready for use in 2023 sometime.

[@marionnichols7442]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter thankx

[@dogit1840]

The price of the receiver should go down quite a bit in about 3 months the microchips needed to build it will be come way more reasonable and available

[@JMSynthetics]

Starlink deposit paid Feb 21, eta mid to late fall 2021. Still no starlink new eta states mid 2022. Now I get increased equipment cost as well as higher monthly bill. 🧐

[@TomBTerrific]

Not so good of a start. Im in same boat. Just shows us that customer service isn’t a priority.

[@rvorbust6260]

Right there with you and with the same identical dates from rural central Virginia. Discouraging when you see those that sign up and receive their equipment and subscription just one week later.

[@jamesa4958]

Thank you

[@edrumsas5420]

Great info. Cheers!

[@tmastersat]

Portable service is a pipe dream because because cells can carry a limited no of customers and they can not allow people to move it will overload the cells. I do not expect moble service until all the satellite are in service so never

[@ImAlecPonce]

Haha, at first glance I thought that starling was a whiteboard!!!

[@TumbleweedRvLife]

Can we cross borders with Starlink?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Officially international roaming is not allowed. But over the past few weeks some people have had luck using US systems in Mexico for the first time.

[@timaz1066]

Thanks for the video

[@asintonic]

You are awesome. Thanks

[@dianasellars6114]

Thank you for the great info...

[@tonygonzalez9970]

This is a quote from PC magazine "What About Congestion as More Users Join? That's something we've been wondering about. In September 2020, financial analysts at Cowen released a report that estimated Starlink will only have enough capacity to serve 485,000 users even if it has 12,000 satellites in orbit." Based on the numbers I have seen this seems pretty close. Each satellite has 20 gbps capacity. 20000 mbps divided by 100 mbps equals 200 users per satellite. And now they are selling business internet at 500 mbps. That would mean 40 users per satellite! My guess is they don't expect everyone to be on at once. So they will oversell each satellite. Which means when it gets busy things will slow down. Sounds like Hughes net with less latency. Plus if it gets really congested who gets bumped? The business users or the individual users?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Indeed - the potential for congestion is a real worry, especially when you factor in that LEO satellites are spread around the whole world and can not concentrate capacity just in populated areas. Business / premium customers will have priority access - so it remains to be seen just how oversold Starlink might end up being for regular consumers over time.

[@JerrySarfati]

It’s still “unofficial “. Are you willing to risk $600 plus $110 per month?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Indeed - people need to weigh the risks. But at the moment anyone who buys Starlink could probably sell the setup for more than they paid for it if they decide it isn’t a fit.

[@mrpopo573]

Unofficial true, but completely working for us over 2 months and many moves. 200mbps download vs our Verizon LTE at 30mbps is an incredible benefit to our careers from the road.

[@patyagecic3075]

No Starlink service in Central PA yet, what gives. I have been waiting over a year now . 17051

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Service is probably there, your cell just might be at capacity and you have to wait.

[@tmastersat]

I would also warn you that the laser deal is untested vaperware just like the tesla truck and robot we were promised. It will likely not work.

[@dogit1840]

Actually it's the opposite the ultimate goal of Starship is to go to mars and the proceeds from starlink will pay for it yes the Starship would help finish starlink sooner Mobility was always a selling point of Starline

[@paulie6709]

The wait is killing me.....better be worth it

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Our guide has tips on how to skip the waitlist: MobileInternetInfo.com/starlink

[@paulie6709]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Holy Shit! That worked! My order is preparing for shipment! You're a Genius! Thank You!

[@ChiefStones]

I've had mine about 5 months and so far I'm very happy. Only complaint is that you can not get tech support via 800 number. You have to fill out a help ticket before they will contact you. My last ticket took 5 days to get a call. If you are out in the boonies like I was and had no cell coverage other than Wi-Fi calling, how do you fill out a ticket?

[@jasonhill9088]

Space x or Tesla, always over promise & under deliver when it comes to time frames. So I wouldn't count on that, 1 launch every 2 weeks by the end of 22. Nevertheless, thanks for the info.

[@Fawk2099]

ViaSat won't be doing shit this year. They sit on their asses and charge out the ass at the same time. Another thing is ViaShit and HughesNet limit data monthly. They would have to go unlimited regardless.

[@richards.4116]

Deposit Feb 21 and waiting. now get this email: Due to excessive levels of inflation, the price of the Starlink kit is increasing from $499 to $549 for deposit holders, and $599 for all new orders, effective today. In addition, the Starlink monthly service price will increase from $99 to $110. No dish, no service and it goes up.

[@tmastersat]

The starship will never be approved for launch in tx due to the endangeted turtles do listen to there press releases

[@terrys824]

I checked for my location. Not available until 2023. Yet theres a few within a 3 mile radius of me who have it. Starlink is a joke.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Sounds like your area is already at capacity.

[@timf6916]

I have Starlink, I DONT care about the hole world. I would like to see the USA on the road. For my RV.

[@dogit1840]

However I've heard of much higher increases in price and that severely disappoints me I was expecting more from Elon Musk

[@erebusrr8461]

If Viasat, and Huges net want to compete they need to get rid of their data caps, and throttling, and lower their prices. I can deal with high latency, and never play online games again or do video calls if they offered that, but then again their speeds are horrendous you are offered speeds up to 25mbps at the max. Max is 25mbps? and its not even Guaranteed so you're most likely to get speeds from 1 to 5 (at least I did) and then you are only really abled to "enjoy" that for maybe a week till they limit you to an unusable speed for the rest of the month till your next billing cycle, or to pay way more money to get it 50 more gbs that won't even last you a day if you wanted to watch a movie, and all of this comes at the price of $150 for 150 gbs for maybe speeds of 25mbps. I know people are mad at starlink for raising the price, I am too, but I would much rather pay 110 a month for unlimited low latency speeds of 25 mbps to 200 mbps (because I have no other option) that i can use for video calls, gaming, and watching netflix, hulu, and youtube than 150 a month with a monthly equipment fee for a cap of 150 that would not last a week with a family of 5, that you cant even use for video calls, any streaming service, and gaming, forget about gaming. Its a shame that one web is partnering with huges net, I guess they were unaware that huges not is garbage, and has an awful reputation. nobody is gonna switch to them if all they are offering is the same issues but with lower latency. Do you know if huges net, and viasat are going to get rid of their data caps, and throttling, and lower their prices?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The data caps are primarily because the current satellites just don’t physically have enough capacity. The new generation geostationary satellites will have a LOT more capacity, so theoretically speeds and data caps will be able to be increased once they are launched.

[@erebusrr8461]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter how many satellites would they need to make it unlimited with higher speeds?