I am strongly considering switching to Starlink.
I am about fed up with lousy service and high prices from Spectrum cable.
Not to mention the taxes added to the bill.
$80 a month and free equipment.
I don’t know why am waiting except that I will have to install the thing myself.
Its very easy. took me about an hour to be up and running.
It’s easy.
I see now none of the big motor homes are using their satellite dishes, just Starlink and streaming.
Confusing. They say No upfront hardware costs and also refer to rental fee and their site lists a one-time kit fee due at start of service.
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Starlink Residential Lite Service Plan Fixed Broadband Consumer Disclosure
Monthly Price:
$80 This Monthly Price does not require a contract. Zz Additional Charges & Terms
Provider Monthly Fees
None
One-Time Fees at Time of Purchase Standard Starlink Kit: $349
If you have to pay full price for installation, I believe that the company that partners with Starlink on installation, DSI, provides installation for "only" $200, guaranteed.
I ordered the free HW package, in Oregon. After it arrived, in just 3 days, I discovered that obstructions to the sky - house and trees - at my place are 10 to 11 %, which is quite a bit greater than Starlink recommends.
I tried to cancel service and return the package. Starlink offered me free installation, instead. I figured I could still cancel and return if the download from satellite was poor, so I accepted free installation. The installers came just 4 days later, on Dec 4, and were on site just 30 minutes. They did a neat and clean install thru the wall into my home office, with a really clever way to seal the hole.
They knew how to get the best signal, and while download is not perfect, there are interruptions lasting 1 - 5 seconds several times a day, more frequent during heavy rain, it has yet to be a problem.