Best Aftermarket Wifi Routers For Starlink

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For most people, the Wifi router included with the Starlink hardware kit will work just fine. But if you want better performance, more features, or expanded coverage, an aftermarket router is a good upgrade to make. The Starlink router performs just fine, but gamers and other power users might want the expanded capabilities that it can’t provide. With Starlink, the Wifi router and dish power supply are built into the same device. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bypass the router and use your own. In this guide, I will show you how to use an aftermarket router with Starlink. …

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Two Ways You Can Travel With Starlink

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Starlink satellite internet is a game changer for RV owners, the van life crowd, digital nomads, and others. With virtually global coverage, it’s now possible to access high speed, low latency internet from anywhere. It’s no surprise that the demand and interest of Starlink has skyrocketed among all types of travelers looking to stay connected. For those of you looking to travel with Starlink, I created this guide to explain how. There are multiple ways to buy Starlink, and it can get confusing. I will detail the two Starlink service plans that allow for portable Starlink operation, and recommend which …

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Here Are The Biggest Disadvantages Of Starlink

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Starlink has been a game changer when it comes to providing broadband internet to underserved areas. But if you are considering Starlink as your internet service provider, it helps to know the pros and cons. In this article, I’m going to cover the biggest disadvantages of Starlink. It’s important to note that many of these criticisms are my own subjective opinion. The priority that you or someone else places on these factors can be different. The goal here isn’t to change your mind on anything, it’s to simply inform you of some of the issues that other customers (including me) …

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Is Starlink As Fast As Fiber?

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Launched in 2021, Starlink satellite internet has been able to deliver broadband internet to people in areas where no other options exist. Fiber infrastructure has also been expanding in recent years, thanks to federal funding initiatives. Starlink is satellite internet, which works by sending signals from a dish on your home to satellites in low earth orbit. The satellites communicate with ground stations, which are hardwired into the internet. Fiber is the more traditional connection method, where fiber optic cable is run from your home to a local ISP. With Starlink, the connection from your home is wireless. With fiber, …

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Tutorial: Starlink Long Wall Mount Installation

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The Starlink Long Wall Mount is a great option for mounting your dish to an exterior wall or fascia board. In this tutorial, I am going to show you the process of installing the Long Wall Mount. You can follow along with the text and images in this article, or check out the video below. Video Tutorial Pre-installation requirements Before you being, make sure the location you selected for the Long Wall Mount is free of obstructions. You can use the Starlink app obstruction tool to make sure you won’t have any obstructions. It’s also a good idea to temporarily …

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Starlink Donation System Is Now Live

Starlink quietly rolled out a new page on their website that allows anyone to donate Starlink service to communities or organizations in need. The page, Donate A Starlink, allows you to give money to Starlink to use on your behalf. Your donation will be applied to the areas of greatest need, as determined by Starlink. The categories of need are: education, telehealth, emergency response and humanitarian efforts. This new donation feature was highly requested. When the war in Ukraine broke out, Starlink stepped in to provide communication services. Many people were wondering how they could donate Starlink units to those …

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Starlink Introduces 1 TB Soft Data Limit, Slashes Speeds 50% for US Customers

Starlink has introduced a new Fair Use Policy for US customers that introduces a soft data limit, and cuts expected performance for all users. The change comes after months of slowing speeds across the country. The high demand for Starlink internet service has far outpaced the capacity of the network. With other services like Starlink RV being launched, more and more Starlink users are competing for limited bandwidth during peak usage hours. The new data allocation system ensures heavy data users will have their speeds slowed, or pay more monthly for their usage. Priority Access Residential Starlink customers are assigned …

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