re: Nationwide Starlink deployment delayed until mid 2022

Ok..initial impressions...

I didnt do much research as I usually do when I get these types of things, so some of this may already be common knowledge

1. Its the version 2, which is the rectangle dish. Does not come with a wired ethernet jack. So all tests are from a wireless device. Ive already ordered the ethernet jack accessory so I can put it in bridge mode and use my own Orbi router and wired devices.

2. The pole on which the dish sits is 1.5 inches in diameter. I have an old directv mount on my roof which has a 2 inch diameter. They also sell a mounting adapter which I have ordered as well. Once I get it in Ill mount it permanently. For today though, I used the stand it came with and put the dish on the ground in the yard.

3. When turned on (Im in Terrebonne Parish) the dish essentially looks straight up. I guess that makes sense bc its a bunch of little satellites and it should connect to the nearest ones. However you do need a decent diameter of vertical clearance for an unobstructed view. Ive got about 20 feet in diameter. Once I permanently mount it on the roof, this should be a non issue


4 Speeds: Internet to Starlink Router averaging around 200Mbs down,30Mbps up, but have seen it as high as 290Mbps. Latency is around 30ms.

Wireless speeds (from Starlink router to wireless device) about 40Mbps down, 10Mbps up. Latency around 50ms.

Again this is with it on the ground and with no hardwire connectiion. Ill keep you guys posted.