Starlink anyone got it ?

[quintessentone]

My internet setup is with 4G , i buyed 250FT  ( about 76 meter ) direct burial ethernet cable which now is in-ground . The 4G antenna is in mast about 8-9 meter high . Usually have 80-90 mbps download speed . The 4G antenna is about 65 meter from house ...this way i wont the get the radiation , which would be very high if had the antenna in house. The distance to cell tower is about 4.9 kilometers .....runs good / cant complain .

Just to give an alternative .....ol 4G can still work . I dont have 5G here , it would give even greater speed i think , thought 5G is also more radiation, so i prefer 4G more .

I do not know can you use long CAT6 ethernet with starlink . If can , you could set the starling antenna up to 100 meter from house , maybe even longer ....to maybe find spot where trees wont block the starlink antenna . But it have to be outdoor direct burial CAT5/6   cable to survive weather .

If I was young I'd certainly worry more about radiation or whatever the lazers will be doing to us, but since I'm old now I'm just going with the flow. Also our previous 4G in a rural setting just did not cut it and being surrounded by trees with no clearing except our pond, but the pond is 14 acres to the back of the property and the ground being mostly pebbles and rocks, digging any great length or depth will be problematic if not impossible.

I think what you are doing is smart to protect your health. Keep well.

[baddmove]

Link at the bottom to all the pro's and con's of Starlink.

                                                                 AI Overview:
Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet, particularly beneficial in rural and remote areas, but comes with a higher upfront cost and can be affected by weather conditions.

Pros of Starlink:
High-speed, low-latency internet:
Starlink provides significantly faster internet speeds and lower latency (delay) compared to traditional satellite internet and some other internet options, making it suitable for activities like streaming, gaming, and video conferencing.

Availability in remote areas:
Starlink's satellite-based service can reach locations where traditional broadband infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable, such as rural areas and remote communities.

Unlimited data:
Many Starlink plans offer unlimited data, eliminating data caps and the worry of overage charges.
Easy self-installation:
Starlink kits are designed for easy self-installation, with a user-friendly setup process.
No contracts or hidden fees:
Starlink typically does not require long-term contracts, and there are no hidden fees, offering flexibility and transparency.

Cons of Starlink:
High initial cost:
The upfront cost of purchasing the Starlink hardware (satellite dish, router, etc.) can be substantial.
Monthly service cost:
While the data is unlimited, the monthly service fee can be higher compared to some traditional internet options.
Weather dependency:
Starlink's performance can be affected by severe weather conditions like heavy rain, snow, or strong winds, which can cause signal degradation or temporary outages.

Limited portability:
While Starlink is expanding its mobile options, it's not always practical for users who frequently travel or move around.
Space debris concerns:
The increasing number of Starlink satellites in orbit raises concerns about space debris and potential collisions, though SpaceX is actively working on mitigating these risks.

 https://www.google.com/search?q=Pro%27s+...e&ie=UTF-8

[Bush Master]

I notice the refirb mini dish is priced like the standard dish

[EXETER]

Exactly, in a forested rural setting someone, not any of us because we are older, would have to climb up on the old TV antennae tower and mount it on there. Then there is still no guarantee we'd find a line of sight.

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Yes, I've noticed that too. Absolutely nobody seems to care about any of the dangers related to this technology and now Starlink is looking into using lazer beams to Earth. I guess having the technology trumps any dangers involved and nobody wants to know.

Starlink does not use lasers to Earth. Starlink uses lasers to communicate from satellite to satellite in space, so the laser beams never make it to the ground.  Starlink uses radio frequencies to communicate to/from the spacecraft to/from the antenna on your roof.  But, the electromagnetic power at your roof is much, much smaller than the electromagnetic power you would experience from a cell phone tower. This has all been thought through years ago.  Safety is not the issue.  The issues are: can you see the satellites? and can you afford the service?  

I live in a redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California and I have a fairly limited view of the sky because of all of the tall trees, but Starlink still works better for me than a classic copper-wire internet connection.  However, you would need a backup generator to stay connected to Starlink if your grid power goes out.  If you have access to a fiber optic network, that would probably be more reliable and cheaper in the long run.

[ReturnofBroccoli]

My internet setup is with 4G , i buyed 250FT  ( about 76 meter ) direct burial ethernet cable which now is in-ground . The 4G antenna is in mast about 8-9 meter high . Usually have 80-90 mbps download speed . The 4G antenna is about 65 meter from house ...this way i wont the get the radiation , which would be very high if had the antenna in house. The distance to cell tower is about 4.9 kilometers .....runs good / cant complain .

Just to give an alternative .....ol 4G can still work . I dont have 5G here , it would give even greater speed i think , thought 5G is also more radiation, so i prefer 4G more .

I do not know can you use long CAT6 ethernet with starlink . If can , you could set the starling antenna up to 100 meter from house , maybe even longer ....to maybe find spot where trees wont block the starlink antenna . But it have to be outdoor direct burial CAT5/6   cable to survive weather .

You could have simply used a wireless ap relay plugged into any electrical socket in or outside the house to bridge the gap, would have been less work and less costly by a huge margin. Before you say " but exposure" the exposure from an Access Point relay when compared to a 4g device itself is so minimal you may not even absorb any at all especially if its plugged on the outside of your house and doesnt cross the absorption rate threshold. As for starlink I find it rather expensive compared to other viable options in my area. Currently we use microwave towers. Similar to your 4g setup with a meter pole mounted to our roof and a cable ran to a power over ethernet device to our router and our latency is around 30-40 but our down speed is about 40mbs max and thats only during burst of course. The tower is 3 miles away but needs line of sight, and then the towers are fed through fiberoptics to headquarters. $40 a month

[ReturnofBroccoli]

I think we can all agree though anything is better than 1-3 kb dial up from back in the day am I right?