How To Test Your Starlink Internet and Wifi Speed

I always recommend regularly checking your Starlink internet and Wifi speed. Maintaining a good connection is important for many internet activities, like streaming movies, video calling, and online gaming. Checking your Starlink’s performance often could help you spot issues with your network, before they cause problems. In this guide, I’m going to show you how to test your Starlink speed, in addition to your Wifi speed. The Starlink app is the best way to accomplish this, but I will also recommend some other speed test apps and websites to consider. Finally, I’ll explain how to read the results, and how …

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New Starlink Gen 3 Dish Launched, With A Few Surprising Changes

Contents of the Gen 3 Standard Starlink kit

Starlink has launched their next generation hardware, Gen 3. Customers in the US are the first in the world to be able to order the new “Standard” dish. There are numerous improvements over the Gen 2 hardware, as well as a few unexpected changes to the design of the kit. In this article, I’ll explain what is new, what changed, and whether or not Gen 3 will be worth the upgrade over Gen 2 or Gen 1. Gen 3 returns to standard connectors The most welcome change is the return of RJ45 connectors to the Starlink cable, which connects the …

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Using Starlink In Unsupported Countries

Starlink has drastically expanded the availability of high speed, low latency internet around the globe. Their constellation of satellites has created a vast grid of coverage, providing service virtually anywhere in the world. But what about countries that still aren’t officially supported? I get this question a lot – can you use Starlink in a country that doesn’t officially offer service? The answer is yes, probably, but it depends on the specific country where you plan to use Starlink. In this article, we will explore how to use Starlink service in a country that doesn’t offer it yet. I’ll explain …

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Starlink Financials Leaked, Projected To Earn A Majority Of Revenue For SpaceX In 2024

Satellite internet is a booming market, and Starlink is leading the race. Although the financial details behind SpaceX’s Starlink division remain largely unknown to the public, some numbers have been leaked, allowing us to get a better idea of where the company stands. Bloomberg originally reported the leaked financial information from several anonymous sources inside of SpaceX. According to Bloomberg’s sources, Starlink will eventually become the main revenue source for SpaceX by as early as next year. In total, SpaceX plans to pull in around $9 billion in 2023, with a little less than half of that attributed to Starlink …

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Radius Outfitters Starlink Storage Case Review

The number of storage case options for Starlink has exploded in the last year, thanks to the popularity of Starlink Roam for RV’s, vans, and even commercial contractors working in remote areas. Starlink equipment is expensive, so it’s important to protect your investment. In this article, I’m going to add another case to my list of reviews. Let me introduce you to the Radius Outfitters Starlink Storage Case. Radius Outfitters is a US-based company that makes all sorts of storage and organization gear, mainly targeting vans and other kinds of adventure vehicles. They pride themselves on being an engineer-led team, …

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Hackers Are Taking Over Starlink Accounts, Ordering Thousands In Equipment

Imagine this scenario: It’s early Saturday morning, you just woke up, and are trying to check the news on your phone while enjoying a cup of coffee. You notice your phone isn’t connected to the internet for some reason. You check the Starlink app for a system status, and it’s offline. Attempts to create a support ticket are unsuccessful, your Starlink account credentials aren’t being accepted. The bank calls a few moments later. They’ve frozen your credit card due to fraud. You listen, stunned, as they explain that someone has ordered over $6,000 worth of Starlink equipment in the last …

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Casey’s Convenience Stores Use Starlink To Overcome Limited Internet Options In Rural America

If you grew up in the Midwest, Casey’s general stores were a staple of everyday life. It’s where you would fill up your gas tank, grab some pizza, or bump into friends. These days, Casey’s is still expanding, with around 2,500 locations around the country. Over half of those locations are in rural towns with a population of under 5,000 people. Just like ordinary people in rural areas, Casey’s struggles with broadband internet access. The US generally scores low in the area of internet infrastructure, especially in small towns, where there hasn’t been much private investment for fiber internet projects. …

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Starlink App Support Section Gets A Much Needed Overhaul

The support section of the Starlink app has received a much needed overhaul. Version 2023.28.0 brings a new chat style appearance to the support process, and streamlines how tickets are routed. The main app screen hasn’t changed, but tapping on the Support button reveals the new look. The FAQ section remains, where you can browse through various topics and answers on your own. You can search for keywords, or browse common support categories. What’s new about the support section is the button at the bottom of the screen. Tapping the, “Don’t see what you’re looking for?” button brings you to …

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Low Capacity vs High Capacity

One common question I get is what it means to be in a low capacity area vs a high capacity area when using Starlink. Now that there is no more Starlink waitlist, the subject gets a little more confusing. After all, if the waitlist is gone, there should be plenty of capacity everywhere, right? In this article, I’m going to take a look at what Starlink means when they describe an area as low capacity or high capacity. I’ll also explain the effects that capacity has on Starlink performance, availability, and pricing. What does Starlink capacity mean? Starlink capacity is …

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