Okay, my service now is facing North, so hopefully it will be a better signal. I cut down about 8 trees this spring to help with my old system. I will give e-bay a look for a mount. Just opened the box and it only came with a leaning fold out type mount. Thanks for the help if they want to charge for the install guess I can try it myself. I was a welder/ fabricator by trade and not very good with tech stuff.
Current offer for Starlink
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Lake Bum
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Download the Starlink app on your phone. It's free, and you'll need it to align your panel. It is super easy, even a Caveman can do it
Squirrel
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
So can a squirrel. SqDownload the Starlink app on your phone. It's free, and you'll need it to align your panel. It is super easy, even a Caveman can do it
Lake Bum
Escalante-Class Member
I even drilled a hole in my house for the install! I ordered the kit, that came with ALL the supplies needed. But punching a hole in the house was painful!!!! But it ended up being a clean install. I will purchase a seperate cable, so I can easily use Starlink out camping. Already have a large inverter on the motorhome to power the router
On the site you sent me to I got the equipment for I believe $29. Once I got that, I set up an install that is free and they said the Installer would bring mounts and cable that I would need. Now I may have to pay for the mount and cable we shall find out! I have a 2000 watt inverter in my fifth wheel which should handle most of what I need. Thanks again for the info. I would like to give that link to my fellow Moose lodge members, most use comcast but there are a few like me that live in the boonies.
Lake Bum
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Rick, that would be amazing if you want to pass on my link to your friends! Thank you. One thing I have learned though about the price on the equipment ~ Not all locations, is it free. I'm in Flagstaff, and everyone has gotten FREE equipment so far, but a friend in Phoenix was quoted over $500. I emailed them to ask, and got an answer that they are looking to expand in "newer" areas that aren't saturated with customers already. So the FREE price definitely won't be for everyone. He ordered it at that higher price, and could've gotten it at Best Buy for $279 haha. Oh well.....live and learn! If you need me to private message my link I can. Or just click on it again on here, and copy/paste. Thanks!
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Lake Bum
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So......to bump this back to the top! The latest promotion being offered for Starlink is definitely a game-changer. For most places across the USA in "rural" communities, you can get completely FREE Residential, AND a free Mini, for the cost of shipping! (typically about $21) and through my referral link, you can get a FREE month of service ($120) on the max plan. If you get both panels, you don't have to have them both on. You can leave the Mini in "standby" mode for just $5 a month, and calls/texts still work while in that mode. I'll definitely have my Mini with me on the lake at all times. Peace of mind knowing help is ALWAYS there when you need communication. You can pause your residential anytime you want, and use the Mini instead, all super simple in the app. You just can't have both paused at same time. These amazing offers are eventually going to end. I posted my referall link in the first comment on this thread, but I'll post it once more here. Any questions? Ask away!
Lake Bum
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Starlink sent me a free Mini, and gave me a permanent 50% off all roam plans! Definitely a fantastic perkRecently received a notice from Starlink they are boosting my Mini monthly 50 gb plan to 100 gb at no extra charge. I'll take it
Rivergoer
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
Confirmed.Recently received a notice from Starlink they are boosting my Mini monthly 50 gb plan to 100 gb at no extra charge. I'll take it
Last month Apple rolled out some kind of massive iOS update. Between my iPhone and iPad updates, it pushed my Starlink usage about 20GB over the 50GB limit. However my January bill stayed at $50 because my usage didn’t exceed the new higher 100GB limit.
Amazing, actually getting MORE with no price increase…when does that ever happen?
Lake Bum
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They are expanding at such a massively FAST pace, and they are rewarding their customers in turn. After 4 months, I got offered a completely free Mini, and a permanent 50% off all roam plans. Needless to say, I am digging the freedom of knowing I'm covered no matter where I am. Back of Rock Creek with a full signal is pretty awesome. Breakdowns, injuries, communication with a group that's coming days after our arrival.....priceless! Although I will "sort of" miss those morning bathroom runs to get service at the edge of Rock Creek where you can see Navajo mountain
Lake Bum
Escalante-Class Member
On another post for the Escalante, @Pryor had commented they made a run for the mouth of the Escalante to get phone service. Here is my shameless plug for another reason to get Starlink haha. And I can get you a free month of service, and most likely completely FREE equipment (residential and a Mini) unless you live in a large city like Denver! Here is my referral link. Enter your address, and it will show you the pricing. Most likely only $21 for shipping costs.
The Starlink system is a great option. We have a nonprofit hall and Comcast wanted $34,000 to run 500' of cable to the building. We passed and ordered Starlink. We got the equipment for free through their website and just had to pay shipping. We installed it on the roof of our building facing north. Their phone app is amazing and helps you point the receiver for the best location. We are getting on average between 300 and 400 Mpbs. We did buy a pipe installation kit and had to order extra cable through Amazon. The receiver does come with a built-in heater to prevent snow buildup. This is something I always wondered why Dish and DirectTV never thought to offer. It truly is a portable system.
Lake Bum
Escalante-Class Member
This is why I've shared my link here. I could've got you the same free equipment PLUS a free month of service!
Enjoy your new Starlink