Category - General Info

This section contains general information for Starlink users. You will find answers to common questions, handy Starlink updates, and more.

4x Faster Wi-Fi Speed? Hands-On With The New Starlink Gen 3 Router

The next generation Starlink hardware is right around the corner. Starlink recently got FCC approval for two new dishes, and they are also giving some customers a chance to try out the new Gen 3 router. It’s backwards compatible with previous Starlink generations, so I bought one to test out. Learn all the features and specs of the new Starlink Gen 3 router, and see how it manages to be more than 4 times faster than previous generations, in this review. I will also walk you through the installation and setup process for each generation of Starlink. Is it a …

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Starlink Rental Guide – How To Rent a Starlink Near You

Starlink is now the biggest satellite internet provider, with more than 1.5 million customers worldwide. Their network offers global coverage, providing high speed, low latency internet virtually anywhere in the world. Many of Starlink’s customers are on the Mobile plan, which allows them to travel with the dish and use Starlink anywhere. The Mobile service, also known as Roam, is especially popular for RV’s, van dwellers, digital nomads, and campers. In , it is no surprise that people want to stay connected while traveling. But what if you don’t want buy Starlink? Maybe you only need it for a weekend …

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Starlink Alternatives – Who Can Compete With SpaceX?

With nearly 2 million customers around the world, Starlink is the largest satellite internet provider. The huge demand for rural broadband in the US and other areas of the world has fueled Starlink’s incredible growth in the last several years. Starlink’s success hasn’t come without problems. Although Starlink has changed the world by providing high speed, low latency internet to virtually anywhere on Earth, many customers are disappointed with the long waitlist, customer service, and cost. Those issues, as well as other Starlink problems, has some people looking for alternatives. In this article, I’m going to cover several alternatives to …

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Standard vs High Performance – Which Starlink Is Right For You?

Starlink currently offers customers two hardware options to choose from: Standard or High Performance. The Standard equipment is suitable for most applications, including home internet. The High Performance hardware option is mainly aimed at professionals and customers living in harsh climates. If you are trying to pick between the two options, it can be overwhelming. This guide is meant to help you break down the differences between the Standard and High Performance kits. I will provide an overview of each option, followed by a detailed comparison. Finally, I will recommend which kit you should buy, based on example use cases …

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Checking Your Starlink Order Status

So you’ve placed a Starlink order, but now what? You are probably excited to finally get high speed internet. Or maybe you ordered a mounting accessory to get rid of those annoying obstructions. In any case, you can check the status of your order in a few easy steps. In this article, I will walk you through the process of checking the status of a Starlink order. Whether it’s for an accessory, or a pre-order deposit, it’s pretty easy. I will also explain how you can cancel or return a Starlink order to get a refund. How to check the …

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Starlink

Starlink, the high-speed, low latency satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has been in operation since late 2020. Now that Starlink has some history under its belt, I thought it would be fun to look back and remember some of the fun things they have done along the way. If you aren’t familiar with the term “easter egg”, it’s basically an unexpected or hidden feature that software developers add into a program. Not only do the developers have a bit of fun creating the easter eggs, the end users also get a nice surprise when they eventually find one. Starlink …

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How To Activate A Starlink Kit

Several 3rd party retailers, such as Best Buy and Home Depot, have started selling Starlink kits. To use a Starlink kit purchased from an authorized reseller, you need to activate it. If you bought a used Starlink, this process also applies to you. You’ll need to go through the account setup and activation steps before you can use the hardware. The process is pretty simple, but there are some caveats involved. You can create a new Starlink account, or add the hardware to an existing account. There are also some limitations with Standard (Residential) availability. In this article, I will …

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3 Ways To Reboot Your Starlink Internet

If you need to reboot your Starlink internet, there are a few different ways that I recommend. You can reboot the system from the app, power cycle the router, or reseat the Starlink cable. The most common reason to reboot Starlink is to troubleshoot internet issues. If the app is giving you the ‘Disconnected’ error, rebooting is a good first step. In this article, I’m going to show you how to reboot your Starlink system. I’ll start with the easy, recommended method. Then I will move on to some additional ways to restart the system. You can decide which reboot …

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Guide To Starlink Data Types And Data Caps

Starlink prioritizes the traffic on their network into four categories: Mobile, Standard, Priority, and Mobile Priority. Higher tier data types like Priority and Mobile Priority have better performance and more features, while the lowest tier provides basic features and the slowest speeds. With all the recent Starlink branding changes, it can all get a bit confusing. This guide is intended to help you understand the four types of Starlink data, and which plans they are associated with. I will cover the details of each type of data, including performance, data caps, and features. Data Type vs Service Plan Technically, the …

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Starlink Removes 1TB Soft Data Cap For Residential Users

The Starlink website is busy with change this afternoon. I have several important changes to go over in this post, and expect existing informational posts to be updated later this week. The 1TB soft data cap is gone Let’s start off with the big news that Residential Starlink customers no longer have to worry about the 1TB soft data cap. In the revised Fair Use Policy, Starlink describes Residential service as the ‘Standard’ service plan: The Standard Service Plan assigns an unlimited amount of “Standard” data each month to customers. Starlink Fair Use Policy (US version) Previously, an allotment of …

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