Articles tagged: standard
One common question I receive from readers is whether or not Starlink Residential can be paused for seasonal use. For example, if I have a vacation home that I only visit during the summer, I don’t want to be paying for internet service the rest of the year when I’m not there. I know what you’re probably thinking, isn’t that what Starlink Roam is for? One of the features of Roam is the ability to pause and unpause service as needed, but there are also some drawbacks. The main one being the deprioritized service that Roam customers receive. Roam is …
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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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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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Starlink sells three versions of Gen 2 hardware: Standard Actuated, High Performance, and Flat High Performance. In this article, I will detail the contents of the Standard Actuated Starlink hardware kit, so you know what to expect when your order arrives. The Standard Actuated hardware kit is the default equipment for the Standard/Residential plan, as well as Mobile/Roam. You will get the following items in the Standard Actuated hardware kit: Now let’s dive into more detail on the individual items contained in the Standard Actuated Starlink hardware kit: Starlink Unboxing Video Starlink Antenna/Dish The dish that comes with the hardware …
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