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App update makes troubleshooting Starlink much easier

The Starlink app is the command center for your Starlink system. The most recent version of the app overhauls the Statistics page, which provides information about how your system is performing. Let’s take a look at what has changed, and how it makes troubleshooting much easier. If you look at the screenshots above, you’ll notice a few things have changed about the Statistics page. There is a new legend at the top of the page. It shows that orange data represents the router, while white data represents the Starlink dish. More latency information is available in the most recent version …

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Starlink Mini is now available in the US without an invitation

Starlink Mini kit contents

Anyone in the US can now order Starlink’s ultra-portable “Mini” dish. The new hardware was unveiled last month through a special invite-only offer to existing subscribers. The Starlink website was updated last night with the option to order the Mini under the Roam service plan. The price of the Mini is $599, with monthly service plans starting at $50/month. The Mini dish is about the size of a laptop, and weighs just a few pounds. With an integrated Wifi router and low power consumption, the Mini is a great option for staying connected while traveling in remote areas, where cell …

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Several Starlink Gen 2 accessories are 30% off right now

If you own a Gen 2 Standard Actuated dish, now is a great time to grab some spare parts, or that accessory you’ve been meaning to buy. Several products are discounted 30% or more in the Starlink shop. Items that are on sale are marked “Discounted” in the product title. Access the Starlink shop on the app or website, shop.starlink.com The Starlink Travel Case is now $175, down from $250. The Travel Case is a backpack case that neatly organizes all the components of the Gen 2 kit for easy storage and transport. Be sure to check out my review …

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You can now try Starlink for just $50

If you’ve been on the fence about getting Starlink satellite internet, now may be the best time to try it out. There are two big promotions going on in select areas of the United States and Canada. I previously covered the $200 “Regional Savings” discount, which drops the equipment price from $499 to $299. Now, Starlink is allowing new customers to pay just $50 up front to try Starlink for 30 days. The map above shows which US states are participating in the $50 trial offer, as well as the $200 Regional Savings discount. To find out if you qualify, …

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Cost of Starlink reaches a new low of $299

Starlink Regional Savings - Lowest Price Ever

Starlink is the cheapest it has ever been in the United States and Canada thanks to the new Regional Savings program. In the US, customers can snag the latest generation dish for $299, a $200 discount. In Canada, a previous generation dish can be purchased for $199, down from $499. According to Starlink, the Regional Savings program is a one-time hardware credit for areas with excess network availability. Even though not all areas are eligible, it looks like over half the US and Canada can participate: I’ve covered several of Starlink’s previous promotions, like the $349 refurbished kit deal, but …

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Some Starlink customers get early access to the new “Mini” dish for $599

Starlink Mini Side View

Just days after the first images of Starlink’s new “Mini” dish appeared, some customers are receiving invitations to try it out. Starlink has started sending emails to long-time customers in the United States, offering early access to the laptop-sized antenna through a special invite-only program. According to the invitation, the Mini kit will cost $599. That’s $100 more than the “Standard” dish, which is creating some confusion for Starlink fans on social media. One person on Reddit commented, “This is gross and makes the v3 a much better deal for certain areas being on sale for $299 and with unlimited …

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Accessories for the Starlink Mini revealed

Starlink Mini Pivot Mount

This week has been full of news regarding Starlink’s highly anticipated “Mini” dish. For the third day in a row we have another information dump. This time, the Starlink web team has uploaded the official accessory guide for the Mini, and it has left me utterly confused. You see, everything up until now has led me to believe the Mini’s target market is digital nomads, the RV crowd, van lifers, hikers, and other types of adventurers. People that need a portable, lightweight, low power consumption satellite internet terminal to stay connected in remote areas. But when I take a look …

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More Starlink Mini details leaked, 12V and USB-C confirmed

Starlink Mini dish

Update: The Starlink Mini has been launched for $599, check our latest blog post for more information. Last night the Starlink web team uploaded additional documentation for the Starlink Mini, which revealed several key specs. The official specification sheet and setup guide are now public, giving us a lot of information on the upcoming ultra-portable Starlink dish. Product launches move fast, so let me quickly get you caught up before diving into the new stuff. Earlier this week, I uncovered the first images of the Starlink Mini by digging around the development mode of the Starlink app. It’s a much …

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First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini

Starlink Mini

Update: The Starlink Mini has been launched for $599, check our latest blog post for more information. The launch of the highly anticipated Starlink Mini dish is imminent. Last week, Starlink got approval from the FCC for the Mini’s Wifi router. Today, Starlink updated their app with some juicy new details. In this post, I’m going to dive into what we know so far, and show you the first images of the Mini. Based on previous FCC documents filed by SpaceX, we know the size of Starlink Mini to be 11.4″ x 9.8″, or about the size of a laptop. …

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Starlink looks to be getting rid of their popular “Mobile-Global” plan

Starlink is making some bizarre moves with their Mobile-Global service plan. If you aren’t aware, the Mobile (commonly called Roam) service allows Starlink customers to travel and use their Starlink virtually anywhere in the world. Roam is offered in two flavors – Regional and Global. With Regional Roam, you can use your dish anywhere within your home continent. If you want to travel between continents, you can opt for Global Roam. Before an unexpected change earlier this month, Regional Roam was $150/month and Global Roam was $200/month. Now, the price of the Global plan has increased by 100% (doubled) to …

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