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Will we start seeing Starlink Internet being shipped to the south this month?
Posted on 5/28/21 at 10:24 am
Posted on 5/28/21 at 10:24 am
My son follows everything Space X/Starlink. He keeps me updated on all the activities involving both. He is the one that informed me that better internet service is heading my way and the measly 12gb download speed I currently get for 105.00 per month will be a thing of the past. So, 4-5 months ago, I paid my deposit for the beta version of Starlink. I’ve been patiently waiting. He then texted this to me yesterday.
“ SpaceX just launched their last starlink rocket for the 1st orbital shell”
This makes me think that it’s only a matter of time before I get my email notification.
Has anyone else in Louisiana put in their deposit and if so, have you received your email shipping notification?
“ SpaceX just launched their last starlink rocket for the 1st orbital shell”
This makes me think that it’s only a matter of time before I get my email notification.
Has anyone else in Louisiana put in their deposit and if so, have you received your email shipping notification?
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Posted on 5/28/21 at 10:58 am to coondaddy21
Very interested in starlink but Elon has stated this is for more rural areas and won't work as well as currently available options in more dense areas.
Is Baton Rouge too dense? Waiting to see
Is Baton Rouge too dense? Waiting to see
Posted on 5/28/21 at 11:00 am to coondaddy21
I'm in Prairieville and ordered a kit for my office.
My Gateway/Router allows for 2 ISP inputs so I should be able to switch back and forth to test it vs. my Eatel connection.
I'm ready for it to ship
My Gateway/Router allows for 2 ISP inputs so I should be able to switch back and forth to test it vs. my Eatel connection.
I'm ready for it to ship
This post was edited on 5/28/21 at 11:01 am
Posted on 5/28/21 at 1:01 pm to shawnlsu
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I'm in Prairieville and ordered a kit for my office.
My Gateway/Router allows for 2 ISP inputs so I should be able to switch back and forth to test it vs. my Eatel connection.
I'm ready for it to ship
Not sure why you would want Starlink over a Fiber to the home connection with Eatel but maybe I am missing something.
Posted on 5/28/21 at 1:05 pm to Hat Tricks
I'll be able to move it between my house and the office. Its only 3 miles, straight line. I bought it as backup for both and to play with.
We also have a piece of property in MS with satellite service only, so when we are able to move them around, I'll be ready.
We also have a piece of property in MS with satellite service only, so when we are able to move them around, I'll be ready.
This post was edited on 5/28/21 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 5/28/21 at 2:54 pm to shawnlsu
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We also have a piece of property in MS with satellite service only, so when we are able to move them around, I'll be ready.
Because of the shell nature of the satélites, you may not be allowed to hot move it around. You’ll have to reinstall and redeclare the service address.
Posted on 5/28/21 at 3:17 pm to Volvagia
I read that SpaceX said that you cannot move the dish right now, but you will be able to do so in the future.
Posted on 5/28/21 at 5:47 pm to coondaddy21
Ye. Starlink is already live in parts of the south.
Posted on 5/29/21 at 1:16 pm to WITNESS23
quote:I think this comment is more for situations where you have competition from landlines. A lot of areas have existing fiber in place and it's probably not going to be competitive against something like that.
Very interested in starlink but Elon has stated this is for more rural areas and won't work as well as currently available options in more dense areas.
Posted on 5/29/21 at 1:47 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:Right, dense areas typically have multiple high speed options, in which case starlink pricing and service won't compete.
I think this comment is more for situations where you have competition from landlines. A lot of areas have existing fiber in place and it's probably not going to be competitive against something like that.
However, businesses might still choose starlink as a backup rather than a second landline, because although ISPs might operate independent networks they still rely on some shared infrastructure. During the ice storm, not only was my power and cable internet down for a day, but cell service also stopped. With starlink all you need is generator power and you can bypass all the local infrastructure and stay online.
Posted on 5/29/21 at 8:25 pm to Korkstand
My mom lives in a rural area of North Louisiana. Her AT&T cable modem provides 12 Mbps and they charge a ridiculous $69.99 plus taxes and franchise fees. Yes, she would pay more for Starling, but she'd likely get 10x the bandwidth.
Posted on 5/29/21 at 11:28 pm to HubbaBubba
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My mom lives in a rural area of North Louisiana. Her AT&T cable modem provides 12 Mbps and they charge a ridiculous $69.99 plus taxes and franchise fees. Yes, she would pay more for Starling, but she'd likely get 10x the bandwidth
What's even dumber, they charge about that much for MAXIMUM 1.5mb down in fricking uptown nola
Posted on 5/30/21 at 1:58 pm to bluebarracuda
Those in rural areas may want to check out AT&T Fixed Wireless internet. They put an antenna (small metal box) on the roof that gets signal from a cell tower. They guarantee 10 mbps (if you get signal in your area), but many get up to 25. $60.
The ATT signal at my folks’ house is almost undetectable to a cell phone. The installer had to use a signal booster to get a reading on his phone. But that box on the roof picks up enough to give them about 20 mbps. Streaming Netflix all modern and stuff now.
It is infinitely better than the dribble of signal they got via DSL. I think the phone lines in that area are made of mud.
The ATT signal at my folks’ house is almost undetectable to a cell phone. The installer had to use a signal booster to get a reading on his phone. But that box on the roof picks up enough to give them about 20 mbps. Streaming Netflix all modern and stuff now.
It is infinitely better than the dribble of signal they got via DSL. I think the phone lines in that area are made of mud.
Posted on 5/30/21 at 7:27 pm to Twenty 49
Sounds like shite compared to starlink
Posted on 5/30/21 at 10:26 pm to bluebarracuda
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Sounds like shite compared to starlink
What’s the current price and download speed for Starlink? I don’t think my folks are on a contract with ATT, so they can switch if Starlink is a better product.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 6:40 am to coondaddy21
I have read some reviews of Starlink from people using it. It seems one really needs a lot of open space to get reliable service—more so than satellite TV it seems.
I want it at my farm but I am concerned about getting an unobstructed view. Even if I put it on top of my house there are tall trees around. I have Dish there with no problem.
Any users with any suggestions?
I want it at my farm but I am concerned about getting an unobstructed view. Even if I put it on top of my house there are tall trees around. I have Dish there with no problem.
Any users with any suggestions?
This post was edited on 6/12/21 at 11:06 am
Posted on 5/31/21 at 3:54 pm to I B Freeman
There is a Starlink app you can download that will show how much unobstructed view you need. It might not be as bad as you think. Download the app and go where you might want to mount the dish and use the app to determine if the location will work for you.
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Posted on 6/12/21 at 11:07 am to coondaddy21
Bumping thread in hopes of hearing from somebody in the South that has Starlink.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 12:00 pm to I B Freeman
I’m in Oklahoma and still haven’t heard anything.
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