Starlink Gen3 In-Depth Setup and Review

Starlink Gen 3 has arrived, and it's the latest version of SpaceX's satellite internet technology. If you're wondering what's new with this third-generation dish and router, and whether it's worth the upgrade, you're in the right place! But is Starlink the right choice for you? And if you already have a previous generation Starlink dish, is the Gen 3 equipment worth the upgrade? Let's find out! #StarlinkGen3 #SatelliteInternet #TechReview #RogueSupport #InternetRevolution

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Timecodes
00:00 Intro
01:20 A Brief History of Starlink
03:37 Unboxing Starlink Gen 3
08:37 Starlink Gen 3 setup
11:34 Starlink App Overview
13:12 Starlink Gen 3 Speed Testing
14:02 Starlink Gen 3 Power Draw
14:50 Final Thoughts
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[tmad]

I have the Gen 3 and use it while overlanding in the desert and back woods. It's been a game changer I can now make calls from anywhere. I only have it on when in camp for a hr or two at a time. So the power draw isn't a problem. I came across a couple in a broken down side by side in the middle of nowhere in the desert they couldn't get a phone service I popped out my starlink and in around 10 mins was able to get them help. Another thing I really like is I only pay for months that I use it. I can go out for a couple month trip then shut it off till the next time I go out. Not having to pay for when it's not in use.

[luvhunt]

I got the Starlink Gen 3 dish in December. I've had the gen 1 dish for a couple of years. They gave me 2 months of free service for upgrading. Plus, they gave me the 150-foot internet cable for free. The new dish so far has given me faster speeds.

[Retinaplays]

if I close my eyes I hear Tucker Carlson giving a starlink review.

[Mr_D]

For those of you that live in rural America with no access to internet (I was one of those people) this is a game changer.

[crosses]

And officially the gen 2 is the GOAT. That motor maintaining the best alignment with the satellite is the single greatest feature👌🏾😎

[StonyAcresEstate]

No 1 TB limit for my area. Speeds have been fast and consistent. Snow melt setting will also affect power draw.

[jamieharland]

Here in Australia, our Internet is total garbage, so Starlink is a winner.!!! I’m getting around the 200 meg download !!

[AdamMuhle]

Getting rid of tracking complexity has to be a big win for Starlink. That had to be a weak point in the earlier designs.

[webluke]

After the power CO-OP got grants to pull fiber down my road and a competing company also put fiber down the road, I canceled my Starlink. I still have the beta Gen1 dish hanging off my house. I would like to see a comparison of speeds to see if the old dish gets the same service because it was a better design but more expensive to make. Also, the T-Mobile service is $50 with 100GB of normal speeds per month + taxes; if it were $30, I would be OK with having it as a backup as we work from home and homeschool.

[ingens]

I rely on Starlink in Antarctica, revolutionizing communication with its advanced technology and surpassing the limitations of traditional systems.

[agvulpine]

Worthy of note. For a "backup" during a wide-spread internet outage, Starlink is a godsend. It is becoming increasingly more common for an entire city's internet, telephone, cellphone, and 4/5G data networks to go offline for 2 to 5 days, when some construction workers accidentally slice a fiber connection. When this happens, all services and modes of communication disappear, unless you know someone who has Starlink.

[zerocool]

I just ordered for our weekend Mountain Cabin, it sits at 10, 280 ft in the Rocky's so yes this amazing speeds which will not encourage us to stay longer while vacationing since we could work up there.

[DeadlySkill]

Just yesterday my entire towns connection went down because a fire caused our only fibre optic cable to get destroyed. I wasn’t sure about starlink before that but now i think ill get it 😅

[stevel]

Back woods, Kentucky with not even cell service, but starlinks filled the bill. Works great!

[daveball]

Running the Gen3 with the router in bypass mode - UDM-SE as the router. The results have been mostly good. Time of day / day of the week will see dramatic variations in the performance in our area. You may wish to try Speedtests at different times - Sunday evening, for example.

[rpetty]

Chris, a fantastic overview and demo. Your videos get better and better each time. As someone dependent on Starlink, I thank you for taking the time to review Starlink and give your view of upgrades. I’m on v2 and overall very happy with the service, but I still hope to have a direct fiber connection some day and to use Starlink as a secondary source. I still don’t know if upgrading to gen3 is worth it.

[garrettturner]

Actually, The Gen 3 might be better for DC power situations being that you can give the router DC @ whatever voltage it needs with no modifications needed to the router or dish itself.

[RogierYou]

I recall the Hughesnet modem drawing 80 watts for a lousy connection at a very expensive price...

[_intrepid]

That's a step in a right direction for RV's and camping. I like that it's thinner and the kickstand should be enough for temporary mounting. It would be awesome if we could power the router/dish directly with 12V.

[timl]

Love my Starlink ! I don't like the $150/month price, but it works awesome ! Since I put my dish on top of my RV, I will stay with my Gen2, as I don't want to keep climbing up the ladder to adjust, which sounds like you have to do with the Gen3