My First Starlink Unboxing and Speedtest in Zimbabwe

[@R3x-r1f]

First to comment pin bro🤣🤣🤣

[@ZimTechGuy]

Done

[@MTMTAK001]

I am really excited that regulatory hurdles where dealt with and Zimbabweans now have the opportunity to use this tech!

[@Wunnabeanbag]

Mfethu 20m is enough 😂. You want it to reach next door? I’m glad we have a Zimbabwe and KZbinr that is able to tell the difference between megabytes per second and megabits per second.

[@lewissosono1]

😂People who think Megabits per second and megabytes per second are the same really pisses me off 😂😂

[@Wunnabeanbag]

@@lewissosono1 I KNOWWWWWWW RIGHT🤣🤣🤣

[@Chinasek3001]

Great, can you also do a run test on the starlink mini

[@wakablazer]

Whether you are using 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen Starlink Kit the difference is the same when it comes to the speed

[@ettcha]

I'm so jelly bro😂Instant 4K without the heart attack moment of "Oh sh*t! I forgot to set it to 144p!"? Thats a big win to me! Shame about the range. It might have been optimised for American style homes with less dense walls. I guess my questions for the review would be: Do you even notice when it does the satellite handovers or is the transition seamless nowadays? How many useful things for the average user can you configure in the router settings? How well do the content filters work? Will I have to worry about guests bypassing them somehow and getting the account banned? How easy is it to get back in after a sub default? After using it, what service do you think is the closest competitor in real world performance, not specs?

[@ZimTechGuy]

I agree about the range, I'm still testing it out but will definitely answer all these questions in the full review.

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thanks for always watching, I really appreciate you

[@takoir_777]

Congtats bro… been wishing on it for a while now

[@alfabtv7915]

About the range you can buy another router to extent your range it will work perfectly fine .

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Like for me me on Econet's $38 data. KZbin videos I've put in my watch later list automatically play at highest quality even after I've set it to play at lowest after I've fallen asleep. I'm tired of data enxiety. And KZbinrs saying "support us by watching ads", how when the ads play at 1080p? Too much wastage.

[@blessedmazikana208]

You're doing very well bro, your content is magnificent. Keep the fire going we enjoying it👏👏👏

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@G-ManWaseKasiInManchester]

Nice one brother. That 4k is good🔥Congratulations 🙌

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@Tmaks_zw]

Mdra I love your reviews they are so realistic with how our country is

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you very much appreciated

[@Alick.outdoors]

Beautiful stuff ZTG

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you kindly

[@kelvinbirioti]

I would want to know the Upload speed. Very important to us Content Creators 😊

[@ZimTechGuy]

So far it's not that great bro, I'm getting around 10Mbps upload but the problem is that it's not constant

[@SlizzyWardYT]

Facts

[@SlizzyWardYT]

​@ZimTechGuy wow that's amazing 👏🏽

[@thesigmasystems]

@@ZimTechGuy 10 Mbps is way good enough than what we currently have combined

[@thesigmasystems]

And is guaranteed to improve

[@trymoretichaonandemera2430]

Was waiting for this review! Thanks

[@tonydmand]

Now this is content we want very educational

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you much appreciated!

[@dawie4853]

Faster than expected!

[@ZimTechGuy]

It has impressive download speeds

[@Daytona53]

We need this in our country.

[@ZimTechGuy]

I'm sure you will get it soon!

[@cyberconversations]

I saw President Nangolo petitioning for it. It’s coming. But when it does, make sure you get more than one reseller. There’s now a reseller monopoly for this gear.

[@claudiandlovu]

Wow speed is good

[@ZimTechGuy]

It is

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Kanti eyakho ireview ingaphi?

[@SonOFmanzini]

Please find out if econet smart biz data sim can be provisioned for 5G.... thanks

[@AndyOtam]

What’s the go around when my area is at capacity? Need a full video on this

[@ZimTechGuy]

It's either you get your hands on a kit by some means or buy a kit that is on roaming but it will be expensive monthly.

[@zimhubtrends]

love your content bro

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thanks i appreciate that!

[@DrPacket]

Nice content bro, and your videos have great quality 🔥

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@mufesi4274]

Please do a time test download 1 gb vs 10 gb vs 25 gb file download

[@TerryZW]

Congrats zvazoita

[@ZimTechGuy]

Zvazoita!

[@TMJ444]

ZEC yati ndini ndaita first to comment. Saka pfeee pa number 1 😁😁😁😁

[@nigelmajaya2844]

Hi there amazing video i would like to know if you encountered any latency issues especially when gamjng if possible i would like to see in your next video online gameplay like eafc 25 on the ps5 or just a general network test on the ps4 or ps5 or even an Xbox

[@patsymbewe5711]

Wow amazing

[@AlexFurusa]

Icho chibaba. Liked before watching as usual

[@ZimTechGuy]

hahaha thanks for watching as usual!

[@oswalddirwayi9493]

Hi how do you go about the buying process of starlink

[@ZimTechGuy]

Hi,I will be posting a video with the buying process today

[@munashemukonho3560]

Bro is there an option to use it outside your registered location that is not roaming. Yangu ikuramba

[@mkhululi76]

Great content.

[@thesigmasystems]

Great bro

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thanks for the visit

[@josiatungamirai9437]

Thank you l, keep up the good work of informing us

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you for watching

[@lewissosono1]

Nice Video. My concerns are about the latency seems like its too high for online gaming right ?

[@learningtogetheredu]

WOW NICE

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thanks

[@dojovibes]

How did you permanently secure your starlink without those other mounting options

[@klabnif5735]

Can you give us a step by step on how to order.. Some of us hatina kungwara zvokudaro.

[@ZimTechGuy]

Will do that

[@lindiwe-c4p]

Hi love your content, whats the upload speed

[@norbertmaposa9424]

How can the out of capacity problems we are experiencing in harare be solved?

[@gloiremuteta3913]

Hello brother I love your content. Could you please do a video where you cover how to withdraw money from PayPal in Zimbabwe ? Or how to get your online money

[@ZimTechGuy]

Hi, will look into this

[@noelorraine]

Great content . please do a full review

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, will do

[@arthurn8952]

Thanks guy. I love in a high rise apartment and might need a cable longer than 15m. Is there a way to choose a longer cable during initial purchase? Can I use a regular Cat6 ethernet cable if i dont want to spend a fortune?

[@ZimTechGuy]

You can check in the Starlink shop they should have longer cables, there are also third-party's online who sell longer cables as well

[@keithmukwiri3124]

The cable is just your normal ethernet cable with poe so you can make yours easy

[@arthurn8952]

Thanks guys

[@Ryan-qp4me]

Thats cool how long did the customs clearance take?

[@ZimTechGuy]

3 days

[@musaaldrinmarume6625]

how did you pay, because ecocash visa card is giving problems. kindly advise on which payment method to use or the bank to use

[@archangel9215]

Which package did you choose? Example residential etc ?

[@RuramaiMaziva]

Question : what can you do if someone steals your satellite

[@ZimTechGuy]

You report to Starlink first, and they won't be able to use it, they will also locate your Starlink if someone attempts to use it.

[@takundamuchuchu2855]

Was much interested to know the wifi range.

[@JeydanKelvin]

Can I get starlink in Kuwadzana Extension please reply it's really important

[@CourageZinzada]

How many days did your starlink kit arrive

[@danielsingana9912]

I live in domboshava and there is no address can it still be delivered if so how for those in similar areas I love your content keep it up🎉🎉

[@ZimTechGuy]

You can pic on the map and choose a different location for the kit to be delivered.

[@fchiwunda]

How do you pick a rural home which is not on Google map? I mean yes there are schools and clinics which do appear on Google map but the exact rural home is at least 15 km away. As for kit delivery , I'm pretty sure one can use a Harare address for delivery but how do you deal with installation at rural homes which are not on Google maps?

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@fchiwunda There is a feature to pick the location on the Starlink website, on the right side of the search box

[@carrynmudumani4291]

Batidza location on your phone woenda pa google maps wotsvaga ma coordinates ako woisa pa service adress You want the one yakasanganiswa ma digits nema capital letters ine ma digits chete siyana nayo Delivery adress hauzoshayewo

[@mufesi4274]

Put it side by side with the best of econet

[@susecmodelbasicschool8863]

Good

[@mastermakes-p3y]

whare can i buy starlink

[@anasnaeem99]

Ordered on 9th Sep. Haven’t received yet

[@tawandagamedevs]

i love your content

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@lindiwe-c4p]

Hi love your content whats the upload speed

[@ZimTechGuy]

Thank you, it's around 10Mbps

[@lindiwe-c4p]

@@ZimTechGuy okay thank you

[@happymoremhondera3380]

thanks bro for the video... i want to ask about Zimra and potraz will they allow unlicensed individual to import ....

[@ZimTechGuy]

You can import but they will need you to pay duty

[@shalmai5311]

@@ZimTechGuy i thought duty was already covered by starlink and dhl price on website?

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@shalmai5311 You are right, duty is already covered

[@brytmn69]

Can i have the link to where ya bought it please

[@ZimTechGuy]

Starlink.com

[@gift99]

Confirm no additional charges? Duty etc

[@victormoyo2314]

now im gonna get the mini coz econet its bit expensive

[@problemsolvers3306]

How much are the total cost for it to land, are there any extra charges included?

[@Bababandawe]

Can you share business opportunities ne starlink

[@ZimTechGuy]

Will definitely work on a video about opportunities.

[@shingaigunha5480]

what is the latency bro

[@rongaidodzo9602]

I would imagine the kickstand isn’t very secure on the roof? Any chance you have found a pole adapter solution in Hre (since Starlink doesn’t ship one in by default).

[@ZimTechGuy]

I'm still trying to find a solution around this, will let you know, what solution I come up with

[@tafadzwaadammumbamarwo5408]

I managed to mount my mini to a satellite dish pole

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@tafadzwaadammumbamarwo5408 wow, nice

[@dashvids1]

Mini comes with a pole adapater something which standard doesnt...

[@dashvids1]

I purchased a Pipe Adapter on Starlink Shop it was even shipped first before the kit

[@munyaradzimadhangi5626]

good video very informative

[@ZimTechGuy]

Glad you liked it

[@gwinzmutasa8962]

Help, is the 30USD residential plan unlimited? Iv been seing some reviews that are stating that its only 50gig and you will be cut off

[@ZimTechGuy]

Hi, it's unlimited the only difference is the speed and priority during peak hours, you get speeds between 50 to 100Mbps as opposed to between 150 to 250Mbpd for the standard plan

[@Mike-b6x7e]

Hi zimtech. Can you please help me order the mini kit im facing problems

[@ZimTechGuy]

Is your area not at capacity?

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

Can you screw it onto the roof via the kickstand or you need a separate mount or bracket??

[@ZimTechGuy]

You can there are two holes for screws

[@Vinaloreviewstech]

Bro how much did you pay in full including customs duty

[@sixtyfivewatts65]

now we want to see ping test in gaming to see if it cuts during playing

[@bray_bongani]

it does maybe once in every 30 mins

[@shumbasvale]

How can l apply for Starlink at my rural residence without an address please 😊

[@MrB-yg2ru]

Starlink is meant for hard to reach areas and high speed tasks and it would be in limited supply,Pliz do a video on what would be a waste of star link kits as a country in 2024 since some urbarn areas have already reached capacity and some of game changing uses easpecially for rural. Eg. Govt level Hard to reach areas rural clinics rural police posts Rural schools Agricultural extention workers Rural net cafe if possible no network areas. NGOs servising these areas Personal level Imagine someone getting unlimited @ 100mb social network Streaming only in urban areas

[@dunk_flix]

People want it because it's cheaper than other providers imagine Zol is$200 unlimited wifi and with that you can pay 4 month's for starlink

[@Futadvisor]

I’d like to see the speed of a full console game download

[@ZimTechGuy]

Will include it in the full review

[@dumieleo3288]

Guys I got a starlink mini ko does anyone have tips on how to make a DIY wall mount

[@playingpubg5935]

How is the ping?

[@vikingguy-t5y]

hi why is their website not giving option for standard kit anymore it just allowing to buy the mini kit

[@ZimTechGuy]

Hi, if it's greyed out it means they will be running low on the standard kit at the moment that may change when they get more resources, but the mini will be in stock.

[@gutsamarveloustatenda2145]

Can i purchase using different address to the one i actually want to use it

[@tinashetunjera8384]

Speeds are good but those latencies 😢

[@ZimTechGuy]

Crazy, but when I was playing Call of Duty Mobile I was getting like 90ms which is not great but least you can play.

[@thesigmasystems]

So is this the Mini ? and whats the pricing for it & subscription

[@diasporanbuildingahomeinzi9622]

That's the standard dish, not mini

[@robsonreza4489]

Just setup my kit as well, having trouble paying my USD 30 subscription. The card i used to other the kit is declining i dont know why. What are you using as a payment method?

[@ZimTechGuy]

FBC Mastercard, what are you using?

[@robsonreza4489]

​@@ZimTechGuy I'm using the First Capital VISA card

[@tsanzirai]

So you pay the subscription before using it for the first time?

[@tsanzirai]

Or you skipped that part

[@ZimTechGuy]

You pay after you've activated it first.

[@kundaimhonda9803]

well enjoy bro some of us the whole reason we need internet is to get softwares and movies for free so in this case😂😂😂😂

[@SpiraSpiraSpira]

VPN

[@ZimTechGuy]

I hear you bro 🤣🤣

[@franko8576]

😂 so you can't download torrent with it

[@tino532]

​@@franko8576you can but use a vpn

[@sithembelogabela1271]

How are you going to mount it permanently?

[@ettcha]

I'm curious too 😅 my neighbour has it perfectly hooked on the apex of the roof using the stock stand. Office neighbour has a simple L mount bolted to the side of the house. I've also seen one with just a pole in the yard secured with 4 steel cables. Several mounting accessories are available on spacex website, but you can probably get something fabricated or recycle an old satellite TV dish mount if you have some DIY flair.

[@jrim5265]

Did you buy this one in Zimbabwe and if you bought it online how did you do it and how much can you make a video on that or explain here thanks bro

[@ZimTechGuy]

Yes, I bought from Zimbabwe, I used the Starlink website, ok I will do a video showing how to buy Starlink soon

[@electrominiacs1118]

@@ZimTechGuy I was about to ask the same question. Especially the associated cost, like won't ZIMRA charge us extra or its all included on the price listed on the starlink website. Keenly waiting for that video.

[@jrim5265]

@@ZimTechGuy ohh I checked one of your videos and I saw that on the website there is a $23 for shipping

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@jrim5265 yes thats the shipping price which includes duties as well

[@jrim5265]

@@ZimTechGuy ok and the other thing is if you download copyrighted files for example cracked apps that is software pirate from sites which are not the original owners Starlink terminates your account 🙄

[@anesu5321]

Starlink is at capacity in my area. If I purchase from resellers like Telone, will it still work? Are resellers causing Starlink to reach capacity by buying in bulk?

[@ZimTechGuy]

If you have a kit in your hand you can get connected even in an area with capacity

[@chaddy423]

@@ZimTechGuy how does that work?

[@DJFarzi]

I have bee waiting for Starlink since 2022, Finally we have it in Zim..Is there any additional delivery cost or zvakakwanirana pa$350 yoyo

[@ZimTechGuy]

It's $350 plus $23 shipping, duty included

[@tinashevakirayi4422]

Doesn't get affected by rain?

[@ZimTechGuy]

Not much unless it's a thunderstorm or something

[@carrynmudumani4291]

Maya chinoshanda muma heavy storm zvese ne snow hachivhunduke mutsindo webete

[@custonmudiwa267]

Matipa pressure takutonotengawo😆😅

[@ZimTechGuy]

Musaite pressure zvenyu, internet yakuzocheaper my Zimbabwe manje

[@ExplorerG21]

Inosvika 188m radius

[@justwallace]

how much per month ? whats the payment plan looking like?

[@vumazwesiziba4103]

30 or 50

[@prophetbeats]

If possible, can you please do a gaming test

[@ZimTechGuy]

Will definitely do it in the full review

[@bray_bongani]

for gaming , the closest ground statiion last time I checked was in Europe so the ping is in the 100s, so any game you play you will be connected to European servers

[@bray_bongani]

and the connection is not 100% stable, at times you might experience spikes or drops but they are currently setting up a station in Kenya once that isup, there should be better latency

[@prophetbeats]

@@bray_bongani which game was this

[@bray_bongani]

@@prophetbeats cod Warzone , xdefiant, fc24

[@Tulipman1]

Takena takena .

[@BunnexInvestmentGroup]

Utande giving me upload speed of 0.7Mbps 😂

[@pc8679]

😢

[@lit263music]

😅😅now we wait for econet and other competitors to drop their prices

[@ZimTechGuy]

Let the competition heat up so that we get even cheaper internet

[@lit263music]

@@ZimTechGuy not just cheap, reliable futi, vega vachanyara nema 5 mb/s max , they giving us

[@dmtriyevmarufu521]

​@@lit263music ko Geo lock ndati😢

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

All this suspense is not healthy for some of us. When is the full review? For us who can't come up with $400 is starlink mini any good?

[@ZimTechGuy]

Soon, but Starlink mini is perfect and very good.

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

​@@ZimTechGuyin your review please cover the power consumption. How much zesa does it it use per day? Lots of reviews online, even starlink, saying it's a high consumption device. Thanks!

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 Noted

[@sanchezrubwe1151]

Ma subscription prices akamira sei ?

[@ZimTechGuy]

$30 for residential lite and $50 for standard

[@sanchezrubwe1151]

@@ZimTechGuy how much data do u get for the $30 lite ?

[@ZimTechGuy]

@@sanchezrubwe1151 It's unlimited you can do whatever you want but speeds on the light are 100Mbps

[@zimhubtrends]

ndekupi tiuye kuzokumbira hotspot

[@ZimTechGuy]

😬😬😬

[@zimhubtrends]

@@ZimTechGuy 😀😀

[@immortalityreigns6352]

If only Econet can uncap the speeds.

[@ZimTechGuy]

If only

[@adlofchikove2945]

You're not allowed to torrent... Haaaa nooo mhani ndakashandisa VPN can I torrent

[@colinmakams]

Yes

[@faraigamira]

@@colinmakams which vpn?

[@dillarndee6237]

Amana hakabiwe hre pamusoro pemba

[@ZimTechGuy]

Unogona kutsvaga a a mount, seyepa madish

[@lewissosono1]

I have the same question kuti even ndakaita mount Vakomana havauye vachi gujunura here 😂

[@carrynmudumani4291]

Tirimo mu pre order apa balance iri mu ecocash 😂😂😂😂

[@william_8844]

The box looks too different from the one shown in Z shops

[@ettcha]

The one in the video is a newer kit. The previous one (with tripod stand and motorised tracking) is still available new or refurbished. It's box is bigger and has a different print design. It might be what you saw in shops

[@WhiteTiger5151]

Hi, my friend, Osmond Mugweni, Njeremoto Biodiversity Institute in Masvingo, could use your help, I will be working with him to deploy available systems to give Zimbabwe clean energy, food, water systems, and renewable materials for construction of homes and fabrication.

[@ZimTechGuy]

I responded to your email, thanks for reaching out