Starlink Gen 3 Unboxing and Setup + Speed Test

[@thetechguy600]

Starlink Mini video is live! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Snnq1-d7V0a5Y

[@Americancoffeedrinker]

It costs $29 in Nigeria, $30 in Malawi, $31 in Zambia,, $37 in Rwanda and $50 in Kenya and its $120 monthly in the USA. So glad all rural areas almost in our state now has state fiber so 80 for 1 gig down and 700mbps upload. strain out fiber around 2 miles or if further it is alot more if want pay(40 times 12 = 480, so even extra run cost worth it as comes with free install..fiber will go a long ways off mainlines unlike hfc(cable) without continuator. starlink has very small usability use in our state and i am so glad now see speed and cost monthly alone.

[@eponamind]

Very informative! We have a Gen 2 Starlink in our office and love it. It works great!

[@plasticdeity5340]

Just got mine need to find the best way to mount it on my roof and run cable through wall

[@Gen-X-Memories]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to install mine in just a few minutes.

[@devynyates1929]

howd it go?

[@Gen-X-Memories]

@devynyates1929 Easy to hook it up and get it started. I just did a speed test and it's running at 40 MBS. So if you can afford the higher cost per month of $120 I highly recommend getting Starlink.

[@Khumist62]

Do you have to set up a starlink account before starting the setup process? I am getting ready to buy the kit and take it up where there is currently no cell or any kind of service. I’m wondering if I need to do anything before I get up there. Thanks!

[@thetechguy600]

If you are planning to use your Starlink in an area that has no cell coverage or any Internet of any kind, you will absolutely want to create your account and get the Starlink set up prior to your travel as Internet is required to do the initial set up and account creation.

[@Awhite9514]

Got my star link kit today. Paid 290$ brand new. Also have the military discount along with 200$ off

[@buddacafe]

What's your monthly fee?

[@Awhite9514]

@@buddacafe haven’t used it, only for emergencies.

[@Mopatriot1776]

Would the base kit work for my mobile home roof just screw through the screw hole in the stand and mebe a weight or sand bag for extra stability

[@thetechguy600]

That should work as long as you are not driving. If you will plan to drive the motor home with the kit on your roof you will need to find a more sturdy roof mount for the dish.

[@Mopatriot1776]

@@thetechguy600 okay thank you and it's a trailer house no driving untill I get it moved to a more rural area lol

[@julie_loder]

thank you so much for this clear and thorough video 🙏

[@saaidabuyaseen6321]

Hi Is there a way to operate Starlink in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - since the region has not been issued with operating permits I want this service badly as I have a contracting company operating in the desert and there are rugged mountains around it and there is no internet service available

[@epereyralucena]

wonder if that modem works with gen 2 antenna

[@thetechguy600]

I don’t believe that it will since the cable that the GEN 2 uses is different than the GEN 3.

[@Mark-sc9iu]

I notice yours is facing more to the West. Most vids I've watched, and read about, say face it to the North. Just wondering why yours is aligned differently.

[@thetechguy600]

I assume it has to do with the location of the band of satellites above. For me, the app says that west to northwest is the most optimal positioning. One thing I can say for sure is that the speed and reliability of the connection is way more consistent when pointed in that west direction. I have tried pointing it in different directions such as true North as well as south and east all with pretty poor connection stability. The change in direction is actually something relatively recent within the last year or so.

[@pr0blumz]

Mine is aimed North as well.

[@alexandrosmarios3599]

I just put on my starlink today. View is without obstructions and im getting on Speedtest 400+mbps however when im downloading an update on ps5 even though i get 300mbps the game downloads so slow like 1 mbps. How is this even possible?

[@thetechguy600]

That sounds like a Sony download server issue. I would try downloading a file via a computer and test the speed to verify if that is the case.

[@CoppertopCruiser]

Did the wonkyness sort itself out as you hoped? How long before/after the expected 12 hours did it stop losing connection? Thanks!!

[@thetechguy600]

It has indeed. It also helped to get the dish up above my homes roof to get a better view of the sky. Using this on the ground as seen in the video is certainly not ideal.

[@keninvic2627]

How far can you go without activating (paying) for a service contract? (edit: meaning can you power it up, test it, get updates, without starting a service contract). I have since found out that because I purchased directly from Starlink that my contract started the moment it powered up and connected.

[@thetechguy600]

I am not sure 100% what you mean? If you are referring to the mobile plan with pausing service, you can pause service for as long as you need.

[@keninvic2627]

@@thetechguy600 I found my answer, because I purchased directly from Starlink it activated the moment it connected, and billed me for the 1st month of service. I only wanted to test it and take an update without activating and starting a monthly contract at this time. Apparently this is not an option, no way to get out of the 1st monthly payment.

[@lordsonhalm7974]

great video keep it up

[@thetechguy600]

Thank you!

[@ShotByKorzy]

honestly paying 500$ normal price and then ontop paying 150$/mo for 200/30 down vs up, is a terrible value... it works for what it is but I currently pay 110$ for 2 gigabit internet up and down and its never stuttered once

[@thetechguy600]

Unfortunately I don't have access to cable or fiber where I live since I live rural. My only options are satellite or a small local ISP with ground based repeaters on top of the various surrounding foothills. Starlink compared to this mentioned local ISP is MUCH faster for the same price which is great! I do agree that the price is a tad much and still envy those who have 1-2 gig fiber or cable connections but for those with limited options this is a good route!

[@ShotByKorzy]

@@thetechguy600 its definitely good for that instance i agree! i just dont think the value is particularly good overall whether youre rural or urban living. Just for the fact you got such slow speeds, its almost double what 5glte can do for 150/mo, which seems crazy considering that different wireless providers charge between 80-100$ for unlimited data talk text etc etc, way better value in the starlink though over any satellite isp, hughesnet is horrendous lol

[@Mopatriot1776]

I pay 100 a month in rural mo for 59 ping 22mb download 2.5 upload not sure what mine is I have router that is connected to the phone line and WiFi is ran by the phone company also for some reason if you want home phone you have to get the slowest wi-fi plan

[@ShotByKorzy]

@@Mopatriot1776 dang, in nixa i get 2 gig, but im half rural half suburbs so idk, that sounds like a huge scam whoever its thru

[@Mopatriot1776]

@@ShotByKorzy there Rally net supposedly there putting in fiber but in tired of dealing with them and I want to move on my own property when I get the money so I'm going to give starlink a try

[@ps31871]

i get 1 gig speeds with cable for 60 bucks lol

[@thetechguy600]

Unfortunately I don't have access to cable or fiber where I live since I live rural. My only options are satellite or a small local ISP with ground based repeaters on top of the various surrounding foothills. Starlink compared to this mentioned local ISP is MUCH faster for the same price which is great! I do still envy those who have 1 gig fiber or cable connections though!

[@Mopatriot1776]

I get wi-fi from the phone line 100$ a month my last speed test was 22.mb download and 2.5 mb upload with 59 ping I live in rural Missouri only 200 pop in my town

[@gift99]

@ps31871 you're living good!