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Does unlimited data mean unlimited streaming?
 

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I got a question.. I plugged in the Ethernet cable that came with it that seems to be weather proof.. how the hell do you get it apart now?
 

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I got a question.. I plugged in the Ethernet cable that came with it that seems to be weather proof.. how the hell do you get it apart now?
Which generation 2 or 3?
 

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We just got it a few weeks ago so I’m guessing the newest one?
If you can't push the button on ethernet cable end, then just pull. Some ends you need to push some you don't, at least on mine it is that way.
 
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If you can't push the button on ethernet cable end, then just pull. Some ends you need to push some you don't, at least on mine it is that way.
I just installed my new Standard unit and had the same concern, read this thread, then watched a video online, and like Stingray says, you just pull in out firmly, the design doesn’t need you to release the tab that is inaccessible once plugged in, it’s supposed to release on its own.
 

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Where are you guys mounting your Starlink units? Neighbor has his sitting in his front yard😬. Trying to figure out where to put it if we switch over.
 
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Mine is precariously balanced on a deck railing overlooking the lake😁
 

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I just order the mini, thought it would be here in Parker 3 days. Looks like 2 weeks now.
Should be good to go next trip.
 

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Are the speeds really sub 300mbps??
varies.. in our area lately haven’t seen anything below 100mbps, typically 2-300, sometimes over 400. Starlink is for underserved areas or mobile. Our local DSL is max at 25mbps so 2-300 is great….
 
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About $100 off the mini/unlimited data on the Star link webpage until Dec 8
I clicked on buy and all my info including CC appeared, I guess from buying Tesla Solar.

It'll be here Monday.
 

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Where are you guys mounting your Starlink units? Neighbor has his sitting in his front yard😬. Trying to figure out where to put it if we switch over.
If in an RV, it might be able to see through your roof.

Gonna shove mine in a cabinet over the microwave once I get back to my toy hauler.

Had it mounted on a flag pole from hitched4fun.com this past season.

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The Starlink Mini order says the mini comes with "A pole mount."
Dunno what that includes.

We'll mount it on the RV ladder.
EZ on and off is essential and just outta reach of easy theft with other precautions.
Especially at Emerald Cove where anything is subject for theft.

Various RV mounting Kits available on AMAZON:

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Our 5G data on our Verizon is fine hot spotting, then ok when 5G maxes out and defaults to 4G ONLY if in close range to a cell tower.
If on the fringes of service 4G is too weak.
We have the max allowed 5G from Verizon.

We had two days of freezing rain and high winds in the desert and stayed in of course.
Easily burned through all our 5G and even with a cell phone booster the 4G signal was weak and mostly unusable.
At Emerald Cove we can see the cell towers across the river and the 4G signal performs as well as 5G in our applications.

In the desert RV camping, locked-in sour weather two family members online with their work, me watching sports and movies, kids online gaming, wife on all kind'a different all day long Zoom meetings, time to move back up to satellite.

Pausing the service on months we don't us it is a BIG savings bonus to be considered.
 
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yes....data is data
On our cellphone Jet Pac plan, data only includes a limited amount of streaming apart from text. Very little %.
There is small print concerning streaming on some data plans.
 

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On our cellphone Jet Pac plan, data only includes a limited amount of streaming apart from text. Very little %.
There is small print concerning streaming on some data plans.
I get that but you are referring to Starlink in the OG post....data is data as far as that goes
 
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This is my current usage.....It only shows how much data is used....They don't care what it is used for

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This is my current speed on the Starlink connection. I live in a rural area
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On our cellphone Jet Pac plan, data only includes a limited amount of streaming apart from text. Very little %.
There is small print concerning streaming on some data plans.
It’s game changing, your gonna love it.
Glamis holiday weekends spotty service for text and calls at best, data I don’t care who you have for service is shit until 1am-6am

with Starlink our group will have tvs streaming, phones all online, video games being played all at the same time and no lag.

no more, hey can’t stay at cement flats it’s a dead zone for service
so Id say maybe it’s not always great, since you don’t have the excuse of no service anymore 😂
 

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Has anyone had a problem with Arlo cameras staying connected to the starlink ?It keeps kicking mine off
 

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Has anyone had a problem with Arlo cameras staying connected to the starlink ?It keeps kicking mine off
A while ago had a couple systems that would briefly lose connection, affected A/Ps and cameras. Used 3rd party router(bypass mode for starlink). Solved problems. But have not heard or seen it with gen 3...
 
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Just receive my starlink mini today!

If anyone else bought one recently, you might be entitled to a $150 refund. They are on sale for $449.00 till Dec 8th.
 
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I have had Starlink for a year now and I can say its awesome. It never fails to work. Every time Frontier fucks up and my office is down at work I pull it out of the motorhome and I am back at it.
Just got back from the desert where I had 24 devices on it two separate tvs out side playing football games for some family and not once was it interrupted or slow in the 5 days out there.
 

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Just got this in my email box. I have no ise for it but just posted this FYI

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