SpaceX Starlink Internet | Unboxing, Hardware, Setup & Speed Tests

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Internet from SpaceX Satellites is finally here for us. SpaceX Starlink showed up and we were excited to set it up. For anyone in rural areas - especially in the mountains or northern states like Iowa, North Dakota, Montana ... this is game changer!
We go through the initial unboxing - it's a massive box with the lid open! The hardware inside is all extremely high quality. I've worked in the IT Industry for 14+ years, and I can honestly say it's rare to see quality cables and hardware like this. It's definitely built to be solid and last. I wish the cable was not attached the satellite dish, but I also understand and to prevent people running their own cables which could potentially cause problems if it's too long or cheap.
Similarly to my Google Wifi, I love how easy the Starlink Internet is to setup. If you know how to launch and app and open wireless settings then you know everything you need to. That's impressive! Again, that will help them have fewer calls troubleshooting products, thus keeping more resources into providing better service we hope!
Starlink is growing rapidly. At the time of this recording they just sent up another 60 satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX has more than 1,000 satellites now in the Starlink constellation. It wants to have 1,584 by the end of the year and have global coverage with over 4,400! The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has authorized SpaceX to have 12,000 in operation!! SpaceX is using their re-usable rockets to make sure it's more affordable for them to keep launching more satellites. All part of Elon Musks master plan.
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Video Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Unboxing
4:40 Hardware In-Depth
7:30 Setup
9:45 Speed Tests
10:23 Conclusion

[@motofan16]

Tim brought me here. Nice shootings and cuts.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliments

[@audiophilekuno]

Great! Good for you to have 16+ years of IT experience. You surely made us aware of that by mentioning it in the entire video.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Ha 😂 If only I have that many years in video scripting right?

[@berkealisenelyt]

WoW Finally KZbin algorithm showed something good :))

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@berkealisenelyt]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Perfect video , thanks ! 👍

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

@@berkealisenelyt Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

6:30 is what I'm looking for! Thank you! I am sold. I'm gonna get it and plug in a Cat 8 cable into the PoE box. I want to be completely wired, NOT wireless on entry into my home.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Awesome! Glad it helped! I always prefer wired if I can myself.

[@JuliCamarin]

Excellent video! I am rural and don't have many internet options... this is so exciting to me! Thanks for the walk-thru... seriously considering this after seeing this video!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Glad it helped! I think this will be key for people with rural internet. How about they upload?! Pretty decent actually

[@normsker9272]

same i just got a email today that they are opening beta trials in my area and am very excited!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! What state?

[@normsker9272]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview bend oregon

[@diamondheat9]

@@normsker9272 I got the same email and I am seriously considering it as only satellite avaliable in my area. In the County area between the large cities of Midland and Odessa, TX

[@NoahBest]

I only get 5mbs rn and I just ordered my Starlink I’m so excited

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice!! It will be a huge difference for you 👍

[@tomcat124us]

Now I see who helps Tim with his Studio hook ups 😄 good luck on trying for American Ninja Warrior again!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks! 😁 No one can keep up with Tim's projects! Ha! He's incredible.

[@GrilledCheeseObamaSandwich6942]

Hi. This was a great review. 😊

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks so much!

[@queensblade5013]

Its coming in my area in a few months cant wait.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! 👍

[@swimstud5151]

Great video. Thanks!!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it

[@jasongriffith8137]

Just ordered for a home about an hour north of Los Angeles where there is only satellite available (and not quite reliable). I link in to recording studios for my work where I have to transmit and receive audio, reliably. Mid to late 2021 is what the site said when I made my down payment. Can’t come fast enough.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Oh nice! 🤞 How large are the files send/receive? What’s your current bandwidth?

[@amitm99]

Spacex extraordinary Satalite Internet technology 😱😱😱

[@DrJump3r]

Really well made video

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks for the feedback! That really means a lot

[@shivendrakumartiwari3455]

Like the way u made it look so easy.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Do you feel I oversimplified it? The app does a great job walking you through everything

[@HACKINGMADEFUN]

Nice video dude. Hope you make more videos on starlink.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

They are coming! What questions do you have?

[@HACKINGMADEFUN]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview I would love to see a video in which you take it to the woods or something and test it (like camping and stuff)

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’ll see what I can do

[@os4hwks384]

Happy you received Starlink! I'm 25 miles west of CF without a gig option and have been waiting months for Starlink! Why does Starlink continue to deliver units to those with high speed options when others like myself continue to wait! Again; don't begrudge your fortune; just continue to be disappointed! Lol

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Oh nice! Good questions that I don't have answers for either. I wonder if it's based on sign up date? Hopefully you can get it soon!

[@joelrggizmo1373]

What connector is it using for the antenna ? And what other optional routers are available that are comparable that will work with the star link. Due to it using the shield of network cable and POE injector i usually like sticking with ubiquity. What about adding a wireless access point I like sticking with ubiquity ? How can you access the star link router what IP address is needed. What is the username and password on the default settings. Like to be able to change some of the names that are logged in it comes up with a bunch of weird numbers.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

RJ45 in from satellite into PoE injector. I’ll be testing other routers. I heard any will work. You can use the AUX ports to plug into your home network. Again, plan on testing more. The default setting it just auto connects via the app, so no un/pw needed. Connect to WiFi default then open app and you should be good

[@gerardosigarroba2719]

I pre ordered my unit and was wondering about the operating temperatures of the dish. I've noticed in another video that the temperatures, from what the guy says, are between -22f & 104f. I live in Arizona and it gets hotter then that here. Curious if the have a different solution?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Seemed to work here below -22F fine, but with heat that’s a great question. It could cause it to heat up too much. We only get a few weeks of 100+ here in the summer and I won’t be able to get you the data until at least July. Sorry. I’ll let you know if I hear otherwise

[@philipkellerman9826]

Can you give an accurate measurement for the diameter of the mounting post that, slips into the tripod base? Reason being i wonder if and old DirecTV or dish network mount could easily be modified to accept it. Thanks for your time. Good video.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Will do. I'll need to put on some snow gear! ha

[@philipkellerman9826]

Found it. Thanks anyway Starlink Dish, Mount, and cable Dimensions: Starlink www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/k48r23/starlink_dish_mount_and_cable_dimensions/

[@robnason57]

Does Starlink allow for seasonal disconnect for cottagers, or at least a reduced rate while not in residence?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

That’s a great question. I don’t think there’s a contract at all. Just up front cost of dish

[@snake1700grizz]

Looking forward to your test of plugging other routers directly into the cable. Also what are the specs on the star link router included?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

👍 I’ll try to verify some of the specs.

[@HarrisRanch]

Great video and unboxing. I live in the desert in Arizona where it doesn't get cold like what you experience. Is that POE injector thermostatically controlled?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! As I'm learning more, it appears the heat may just be the byproduct of the technology and not a "feature" to melt snow. I'll post more in my upcoming videos as I verify.

[@ronaldmayanja9085]

Thanks, do you need router plus how much does the whole kit cost.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

No, you can use their router. Wireless signal was very strong too. You can use your item as well. The standard kit I have is $580

[@oscarmartinez3789]

Great video finally a decent internet option here in México. Does the service have any consumtion limit?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

At this point there is no data cap. Glad the video helped.

[@NickzAndMikz]

Hi Tim Dodd's bro in law

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks for stopping by all! Means a lot!

[@NickzAndMikz]

@Ask Hole Nah.

[@FistSaidToTheFace]

Is there a way to toggle the heating feature? I feel like it could overheat in some areas during summer, or at the very least use unnecessary energy.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

It says it’s rated to run up to 110F I believe

[@westtell4]

its supposed to be automatic and there isn't actually a heater inside it they just ramp up the output of the array so that the microwave radiation ( heat) melts the snow... Sidenote i wouldnt stand directly in front of the dish while its in operation for Long periods of time. and there have already into spring been Limited but a few incidents with terminals overheating and going into thermal shutdown

[@harmoneyes]

I'm gonna order one today

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! 👍

[@issasafaa3292]

How much it cost?

[@jamesdismukes133]

Ughhh-No. They have to offer it in your area. Go to starlink.com and check if offered. If not, sign up. They will send you and email to pre-order when they are coming to the area. Probably looking at a 6 to 8 month wait after pre-ordering. $99 to pre-order then $495 for equipment when shipped (less the $99). Then $99 per month. At least that’s what happened to me. I got on list 10/29/20, received email to pre-order 2/23/21, now the wait........good luck.

[@issasafaa3292]

@@jamesdismukes133 thanks for sharing whole details and information. I checked the website and it will be available in my area in mid or end 2022, I live in middle east, I wish to get is as soon as possible.

[@DrivinwithJoe]

Maybe I missed it. But did you ever confirm the length of the cable that goes to dishy?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Oh, sorry. It’s 100 feet

[@user-lg3rs5jr4s]

Is it possible to change the service address that I wrote when registering on the Starlink website?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’m not exactly positive. I’m not even sure if you have to notify them if it changes

[@rylangrimes88]

Were you able to bypass the included router? Does Starlink use a CG-NAT?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

You do not need the included router. In my video comparing speeds of common sites I plugged my laptop directly into Dishy kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYimfZtqmJZlaa8

[@garytrevino358]

I'm curious of getting one, never had any satellite internet connection like this. I'm from south Texas and was just very curious if there is a difference in speed if it's mounted to the roof vs it being outside mounted on some type of box stand?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I don’t think you’d see a difference as long as there is no obstructions you should be fine

[@garytrevino358]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview thank you thank you! So my order says to pay $99 down. Is this taken from the overall price of $499 or how does that work out billing wise? I appreciate you reaching out!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I believe that’s included in the grand total to hold your spot so you don’t pay $100 extra

[@ericdwesolowski]

We live in nothern New Mexico and have limited internet and cell phone service. Would I be able to plug into the aux line my Verizon Cell phone booster?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

That should work I believe. Not sure why not. I’m going to be testing it more this week

[@busboy3943]

A further thought about the snow and the very cold temperature .... I don't think the temperature is affecting your dish. If you watch your own video carefully when you go to remove the snow on the lower edge, it is actually frozen to the lip of the dish. Once you loosened that edge, the rest of the snow slid off, meaning it was thawing from the dish. If you feel all around the dish, it's a pretty consistent "warm" all over. The heat is created (perhaps by default?) by the electronics. As an aside, I put an amp meter on mine for a day and it draws a pretty average 100 watts +/-.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Good insight here! Thanks for sharing! 100W. Wow.

[@3xposer_958]

Nice review.. Is it available in Greece? My internet is low cause i live on a village 9Down/0.8Up and im paying 28$. Is it worth to order it?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Oof. That’s rough internet speeds. Check out Starlink.com and you can enter your address to see if it’s ready for you yet

[@xNorCa1x]

Here I am watching this video using my rural internet connection, buffering, contemplating getting Starlink internet - I think I’ll switch over! Thank you for the video

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! Is there anything more frustrating than buffering?!

[@MasterIndieVR]

Is there a data cap or is it unlimited?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Currently, the plan is unlimited

[@agrarianarc]

Thanks for the video! So this modem/router (sorry low techy here) has an Ethernet port? We’d like to get rid of WiFi and wire our house for internet.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yes, there is an Ethernet (RJ45) jack on it so you can use wired Internet

[@michaelholliday100]

Where did you find the different kits. When I ordered 2 weeks ago there were no options and I checked today and I still see no mounting options...

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Maybe everyone gets that default kit. If you go to products page in Starlink website you can see other options.

[@michaelholliday100]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview What I discovered after your note is that you must be logged into your account before seeing the accessories. What I am thinking about doing is getting a Stainless Steel Chimney mount and getting a Stainless Tube that I can simply sleeve the Starlink tube into. Drill a whole into the tube and bingo the Starlink will snap right into the tube. The Chimney is no longer used and therefore will not present any issues.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

@@michaelholliday100 smart idea!

[@JxckSweeney]

The heat is a by product the many phased arrays just use a ton of power

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Wow. Good insight!

[@jackryan6446]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on using starlink on an RV long term with travel. Perhaps vs existing cell network extender tech that is common with full time RV'ers.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll see what I can do.

[@jackryan6446]

Wasn't Tim gonna build a mobile studio awhile back? Maybe his studio trailer could be the test bed... LOL. I came here from his twitter link.

[@UltimateSTheGreat]

Starlink says they currently will only provide you service at your registered service address, and you wont receive internet if you move outside your "Cell", but they are working on making it possible to use it in other places in the future.

[@michaelholliday100]

@@UltimateSTheGreat It would in "mobile" applications in the future. There are not enough satellites to support it yet...

[@MS-dp3py]

Here from Tim Dodds Twitter post.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

What a guy! 👍

[@willysullivan4735]

Coming from a guy with less than 900kbps I never put $99 down on something so fast

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

😮 I don’t blame you!! Wow

[@koalemos7716]

250kbps here. I felt the exact same way.

[@techkpd7681]

Within 5 min of my email it was ordered lol! No second thought for me out in the woods

[@JohnSmith-dd1bl]

Coming from someone in Australia, I feel the same.

[@victorpereira2302]

Hey bro, nice video! How I knows if that work in my country? Or my city more specific

[@HarrisRanch]

Google the Starlink coverage map

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Head over to www.starlink.com/

[@uribenorita]

How long does it take for u to get the equipment in the mail

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’ll try to find out. This unit is actually my brother-in-laws. He probably ordered it right away

[@jacobcrawford4861]

can you use a different router? just pre ordered and i want to be able to ethernet multiple devices when it’s available

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

From what I’ve heard. I’m testing that out this week. You could also plug a switch/router into the AUX port

[@jacobcrawford4861]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Nice, i will be waiting for that video! i’m super curious about running a gaming router with it and pairing it with the “Exit Lag” app for reduced ping in online games

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

👍 Interesting! I haven’t heard of Exit Lag. I’ll have to check that out

[@jacobcrawford4861]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview I use it with my verizon hotspot and it literally makes my ping 5-10 less than i would usually get, no placebo i’ve done multiple tests and expirements. It’s kind of hit or miss though, it works for some people and doesn’t for others it’s all geographical based

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Very interesting.

[@Ry-Bread5923]

Is the coverage available in south Florida?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

If you go to Starlink.com you can type in your address for more accurate answer 👍

[@fyrresq11]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview it let me order in north central fla,

[@unknownwolf4046]

I plan on getting this cause my isp Bravado Wireless caps me at 500gb data than i get slowed down to point my games randomly crash 😊 hopefully there no data limits on Starlink internet

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yeah, right now they don’t have any data caps.

[@mahmedm]

is there a specific way for the dish or just put it anywhere

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

You can install the app and check for obstructions. It will tilt and move for orientation on its own

[@syllabic4389]

How long did you wait to get it?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’ll try to find out. This unit is actually my brother-in-laws. He probably ordered it right away

[@tyler21668]

How can I extend my cable length I need to go 300 feet for my starlink

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I haven’t tested, but the easiest thing to do would be getting another longer cat 6 network cable and connecting them through a dumb switch. That will essentially act as a repeater

[@youandiryan]

I'm in Canada I thought about trying this starlink service. Looks like it's readily available through the US and Canada. Quite expensive though. It wants $799 to place the order

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yeah, it’s not cheap, but depending your situation it might be worth it

[@SilverA90]

Imagine living in the middle of nowhere and getting 10gb/s. Must be nice! Can't wait for it to arrive in Los Angeles.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Ha seriously. There have been some companies moving to this area because of the internet. Most people don't know where Iowa is ... "That's the state I fly over" I've heard before. Low cost of living. Great education. Fast internet (where I live) ... but freezing cold temps in winter!

[@wesleyutt6345]

will it work with both 2.4ghz and the 5ghz

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I haven’t confirmed 2.4GHz yet. I’ll try to verify that

[@jerryelsner4312]

No mention of grounding the dish. Grounding the mast is no problem. How do you ground the coax where it enters my house.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

That’s a great thought. It’s actually an Ethernet jack (RJ45) not a coax cable. I suppose I would recommend a great surge protector for the PoE injector

[@ArchieJimjr]

How does it compare to ATT Fiber??

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Video coming tomorrow explaining Starlink vs Fiber and other technologies. I also have a real world test against Fiber I’ll post in a few days 👍

[@IamPotion]

Hey how long did you wait after you ordered the kit ?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’ll try to find out. This unit is actually my brother-in-laws. He probably ordered it right away

[@IamPotion]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview okay thanks ! I ordered mine on the 20th and I just wanted to get an idea how long it’d take

[@solomonkanamala7931]

Do you think the speed will increase more and more as we have more satellites connected? Is only useful in rural areas? How about Urban? Did you pay for the hardware or is it just $99 per month. Also, can the satellite be installed in certain direction like Direct TV dish or anywhere and at any altitude is good?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

We will have to see on the speed. For sure reliability and capacity, but will also have more end points. Useful in any location that can get coverage and has slower internet speeds. Great for consumers if nothing else. The app will help you find the location with best coverage. The motor in the unit will adjust the angle automatically. The unit was almost $600

[@Joy-jb3dm]

How many device can I connect with my starlink?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Behind a router/firewall you can connect as many devices as you want

[@ejirobazunu]

Can the device handle up to 1k devices??

[@VirtualPiano1]

Damn , you already have up to 10G download speed , that's crazy

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yes. It’s insane!

[@VirtualPiano1]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Yeah, unbelievable, how much do you pay for that ?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

250/250 = $45 1Gb/1Gb = $65 10Gb/10Gb = $105 That’s home rates, not business rates. Business rates aren’t much more though

[@VirtualPiano1]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Woow these rates are very cheap compared to what we have in my country ( 100/50) = $50

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yeah, our city is incredible! What country?

[@he111ful]

Does have sim card?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

The router? No

[@aishiteru405]

Just got the email couple days ago and immediately did it . Screw cox .

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! What are your current speeds?

[@aishiteru405]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview if I’m lucky 75 Down and 1.4up Edit: I just had 55mbps down and 765kbps up So yeah screw cox

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

@@aishiteru405 Ooof ... less than 1mbps up!! Ouch

[@tanishtandon7838]

i pay 15 dollar per month for 150 mbps up and 150 down fibre optic connections in india

[@ReachOutToWilliam]

So could I throw this in my RV and hit the road? Or go to Mt. Everest with a jump box?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I believe so. That’s what a lot of people are talking about for use case! Pretty cool! 👍

[@ekzitz]

How did u get it early

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

It was my brother-in-laws. He pre-ordered pretty early on.

[@amgsrilanka]

Is it rental basis?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

The kit I unboxed is almost $600 up front. Then it’s $100/month

[@iowafarmboy]

We just got an email about available for order for us in north central Iowa. Still debating it. Biggest holdup is wife and I do some online gaming, and since not all the sats are up yet, there's short outages long enough to kick you out. We get 15 down, 5 up, 60ms ping at $55/mo via a wireless network based out of Mason City. Once it's way reliable, we're doing it. Just not sure we want to make the switch yet.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Not a bad idea. They are rapidly launching more by the week. It’ll get there! Is your service pretty reliable? Does it cut out during weather at all?

[@petef.4361]

That is my holdup too! I want Starlink too, but right now I am paying $50 a month for 100mb thru cable modem, so it's like, do I really want to double the cost of my internet, and have the outages affect my games? The outages would probably irritate me, so I am at least going to wait to get it until they have move coverage.

[@iowafarmboy]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview our service is pretty rock solid. Even during bad weather. They did a good job on antennas. We are about a mile from a repeater antenna.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Good ‘ol Linus! 👍

[@theswatteam1909]

I'm in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina with dial up. I think I get 5 mbps upload (with nobody home) and 0.3 mbps upload. Online gaming with that is basically almost impossible. Imma wait till starlink is more reliable and you hear more people talking about it before I pull the trigger on it.

[@michaelholliday100]

Do you have a Micrometer? Can you measure the OD (Outside Diameter) of the necked down portion of the tube on the Starlink receiver?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I don’t have a micrometer but I’ll try to get you that info

[@PanzerQuick]

How many years of have IT experience do you have?

[@PanzerQuick]

I did learn a lot with this video tho lol

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

😂 more than KZbin scripting apparently since I said it 1,000 times

[@WJr_88]

I paid my deposit to be put on the list to be one of the first in my area (SW Virginia) to receive and test Starlink. My biggest concern is, will there be any guaranteed free replacements parts for any of the equipment if it goes bad?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Interesting question. My guess would be to a point. Maybe first year 🤷‍♂️

[@digitalalchemy6414]

Any chance you could plug the starlink into a kill-o-watt meter and see how much power it REALLY draws during normal use. I've heard its a 90w adapter. 90w 24/7 would be about 2kw of power a day. Some folks like myself that are looking for 'rural' internet are also off grid solar. So 2kw a day rain or shine is a bit much to tack on. I just got an email that they are accepting users in my area... so ready to buy but power is a concern. lol.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Good thoughts. I will do that. There is also a heating element for cold so probably has a range. I’ll see what I can do.

[@BeamDeam]

Yea you can count with about 100w. It fluctuates a bit but just calculate with 100w of power usage.

[@digitalalchemy6414]

@@BeamDeam so a 90w adapter with 100w of power use? how does that work?

[@BeamDeam]

@@digitalalchemy6414, look at the back of the power supply, it supports up to 180w

[@digitalalchemy6414]

@@BeamDeam If i had one it would be easy... i could run my own tests. lol. Everything ive seen so far is that it had a 90w power supply. First i've heard that its 180w. so your saying it averages 100w all the time? If so thats a big negative.

[@devman101]

Hey Mate Awesome Channel, I am a Fellow Network/Tech/Fitness Nerd Ha I Also Love Astronomy/Photography which is how I found You Via Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd :D

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! Thanks for checking it out and thanks for your compliment!! 👍👍

[@Brandis13]

Whoa, you pay $105 PER MONTH for 10GB internet? Here in Switzerland, I pay $45 for the same. But now I can see how Starlink still might be interesting financially. I was really looking forward to it, but when I saw that they charge $99 a month (plus the starter pack of course), there is now way for me to switch over at the moment.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Just to verify, you have 10Gb (10,000Mbps) not 10Mbps right? We have some of the fastest and cheapest internet in the U.S. If you only pay half what I do that would blow my mind!

[@NightsofCalm]

10GB is your DATA limit not your speed.

[@Brandis13]

@@NightsofCalm That's even worse. If you reach the limit, do they block your account? Or do you pay extra for everything on top of that? I already use 40GB a month just on my mobile...

[@NightsofCalm]

@@Brandis13 Starlink is an unlimited data plan

[@run3972]

How much range wifi will getting..? I mean wifi range surroundings l hope half km diameter range ..!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

1/2,KM?! Do you currently have a wireless router with that range?

[@run3972]

i dont know exactly but dont miss under me just i am a learner what ever it may be i like your videos with best explenation

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Ok. I was just confirming. That’s a long ways with zero obstruction even. Thanks! Glad they are helpful

[@FranchGuy]

Where i can buy?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Starlink.com

[@felixnuwahid9879]

🙏

[@tanishtandon7838]

i pay just 15 dollar per month for 150 mbps up a 150 mbps down here in india and usually ping is around 3 to 7 ms

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

This incredibly cheap for here. Is $15/month a lot there?

[@loufranklin]

Not sure why both reviewers I watched in a row refer to it as a "satellite", it's a satellite dish "antenna", right?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Haha yeah, I missed that one in my editing ... lack of coffee maybe? You're exactly right.

[@Khalifah_kby]

Is there a specific location it works?

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Check out their website Starlink.com and you can type your address

[@Khalifah_kby]

Saw a similar reply you sent to someone, already did. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! Are you able to get it?

[@Khalifah_kby]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview yes on pre order. West African

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice! 👍

[@leof2574]

When do you expect the product to be available For the whole world

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Good question. Not sure anyone knows exactly when that will happen but I can tell you they are working hard on it. They are launching 60 satellites at a time I believe. Still takes a while to get up to full capacity of 12,000 🛰

[@tirthachakrabarti5912]

They are gradually increasing the coverage. At this moment they are taking orders from 6 countries. They have also sent requests to national telecom authorities of many countries for the service launch permission. In parallel they are launching starlink satellites twice a month on average with 60 satellites in a batch and they have plan to complete the phase one with 12000 satellites in 4-5 years. Probably in 2 years they will be able to start providing service worldwide.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Great info here. Thanks for sharing, Tirtha

[@leof2574]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Good😍, I am very excited about this project, it will make a quantum leap around the world

[@leof2574]

@@tirthachakrabarti5912 Excellent two years will make a difference to those who suffer, I'm one of them😂. Thank you

[@dylanfuentes3488]

Sabes si lo puedo obtener en Latinoamérica? 😭 Here every one are poor

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’m not positive. You can check Starlink.com and enter your address

[@Luna_The_Lab]

Love the video! Not a fan of the background music.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks for the feedback! Always trying to make the videos better. Was it too loud, didn’t like style of music, or would you prefer no music? Thanks!

[@daniel_960_]

I didn’t mind. It was very subtle. Not annoying. Not in the way. Fitted actually quite well imo

[@jackryan6446]

Honestly didnt even notice the music

[@Vulcankrypto21]

Waiting for my email put my pre order in 2 weeks ago

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Exciting! 👍

[@happydog7913]

Please make a video using your own router!,🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

It’s coming! Just finished testing plugging my laptop directly in 👍 Router test is coming up

[@happydog7913]

Thank you so much!!

[@malikz3199]

CEO of 15 yrs IT esperiance

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

😂😂 working towards CEO of 15 Years of KZbin scripting clearly

[@GetSomeChuck]

Satellites are in orbit around Earth. In the vid you call the receiver dish, the part your holding, the satellite 🤨

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I did? 🤦‍♂️ I needed more coffee I guess. Sorry about that.

[@ryan3730]

Starlink is £439 for the kit, £52 for the shipping and £89/month in Cornwall, UK for 50~150mbps.... Fibre is £23.50/month for 80mbps. As cool as it is it’s not worth it here. Hope the price comes down in future.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

It’s a great fit for people who don’t have better options for sure.

[@Jwj452]

I am in yemen the net speed is 1 or 2 MB just

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Oof. This could be great for you!

[@Jwj452]

Yes i am very interested and so excited to project but i Alfred that is very exbacive

[@logicalstudytech3301]

Here...airtel network is also giving same Internet speed...

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Are they a wireless based ISP?

[@cyberitss7934]

سلام خوشبحالتون که بهش دسترسی دارید من ارزوشو دارم

[@Michael_st.a]

Picked up a chainsaw and gone with the trees 😀

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Things we do for internet. Maybe plant some more farther back? 🤷‍♂️😅

[@thewannabetourist4908]

I had one and neighbor kicked it And broke it 😡

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

No 😭😭

[@iowafarmboy]

Wtf.... was he jealous or had some kind of hatred of spacex?

[@Ginoeugen88]

in romania speed is greater :) and we don't have starlink

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Nice. What are your costs?

[@Ginoeugen88]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview arownd 6-7 dollars

[@Ginoeugen88]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview 400 500 mbps front last test . Before i see your video

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Looks like a great deal!! 👍 Especially for that price per month

[@SubhashKumar-qt1rk]

Ui

[@CaptainW_rCrimes]

“That walt is for melting snow” i hope his joking Edit: poe isn’t designed to melt snow

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I understand that’s not the sole purpose. I’ve read multiple reports saying they are sending extra power to melt snow. Other reports say it’s the antenna array that cause the heat.

[@Mumblix]

As awesome as this is, I'm going to wait until they make a more "portable" option for full-time RV use. I'd like to use it at home and pack it up and use it while camping. This looks too difficult to move around. I may be waiting a long time, but it's not quite for me yet. EDIT: screw it, I just signed up. I can put all the wiring in the trailer and beam the Internet into the house through wireless. I'll make it work. 2nd EDIT: Well, apparently that isn't going to work. It has to be used at the service address based on your cell signal. I requested a refund. :(

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Smart move. Do what’s right for you. My guess is you won’t be waiting super long. If they can make it more portable then it’s major game changer territory

[@Mumblix]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview The plan is to have the dish in the yard with all the cabling and router in the trailer hooked up to "shore power" beaming the wifi into the house. On the go, I'll just toss in the dish and use an inverter for power. We're slated to get it in "Mid to Late 2021". I can wait till then. Hopefully it's here by Summer. Thanks for the video.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Awesome idea! What will you use for the wireless bridge? Assuming you don’t have to go too far but I’ve use UniFi products for that in the past and they work great. If short distance, even a standard APs would be fine. Fingers crossed you can have in time for camping this summer 🤞⛺️

[@Mumblix]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview Actually, last week I bought a second hand wifi extender to get the house signal into the trailer. In the future, it'll be backwards, extending the signal from the trailer into the house.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Smart move

[@proplayerislive9583]

Bro I'm Live In India.I Have JioFiber Of Mukesh Ambani And This Is better Than Starlink because I get 150 megabits speed and they also provides upto 1 gbps speed.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Ok that’s great to hear! Than you don’t need Starlink. I would think India is a tough market for competition with so many users

[@proplayerislive9583]

I Think You From USA

[@proplayerislive9583]

You From USA??

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Yes

[@proplayerislive9583]

My Dream To Visit and Live in USA But Indians Can't Get PR In USA. 😭😭

[@westtell4]

sure it's a "feature" it has nothing at all to do with the radiation heat produced by the phased array

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

I’ve honestly heard from some it’s a feature and some people say it’s just the process of it happening. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if it’s just the heat output from the technology at work.

[@westtell4]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview another KZbinr did a starlink terminal tear down. and found no evidence of any actual heating elements or devices

[@westtell4]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview needless to say i wouldn't stand in front of it for extended periods

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

@@westtell4 good insight! thanks for sharing!

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

@@westtell4 🤔didn't think of that. good insight!

[@srbharvad8182]

Bro test pubg mobile in starlink internet ❤️🙏

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

😂 I’ve never played that game but I have some friends that do ... or did. I’ll see what I can do

[@TheCiulla1227]

It kind of pisses me off just I hey 2 mbs max & you’re overhear bragging about your fast internet while a lot of us still can’t get it. A beta is for people ego actually need it not KZbinr trying to make a extra bucks. Shameful man

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Sorry you feel that way. It’s actually not mine. It’s my brother-in-laws but he has the same internet I do. He needs it for backup internet for his business. I was hoping it would provide you info. No bragging here, just providing data was my intention. Hope you can get one soon 👍

[@TheCiulla1227]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview ok now I respect that. I apologize for my rash feelings.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

No worries. I would be frustrated too with 2mbps. Can I ask what state do you live in? Rural area in the state? Also I should have access to it a little longer if you want anything else Tested

[@TheCiulla1227]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview I live in Royalston mass at the end of route 32 next to Richmond New Hampshire as rural as it gets in mass.

[@TheCiulla1227]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview legitimately Viasat has this area on lock & its satellite only. I have AT&T which doesn’t cover this area but I got a mini antenna with a yagi on the roof I’ve seen like 7-10 MBS but I think they’re throttling or something cause it’s good then goes down the drain.

[@ThunnusAlbacares]

Too much waffle, 1/2 the video , and nothing. For me, don't give up you day job.

[@BeforeYouBuyReview]

Thanks for the feedback

[@argentinier605]

@@BeforeYouBuyReview That's not feedback, it's a troll. Great video, liked very much the edition!

[@iowafarmboy]

You're free to leave and see yourself out. You also look just as grumpy in your photo there too.

[@egamersmk771]

I mean, how are you gonna get a 7 minute video without waffling? Still a great video though