Starlink 2 months later ... in a 2min review ✌️

We've been using Starlink in Australia for 2 months now, so here's my thoughts about its speed, performance and reliability.

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[agemaveric]

$139 for what you get at those speeds is not bad, it's very good actually. Until Starlink all you could get in outback aus was satellite and that was horrid at 25mbps speeds at a cost of over $200 p/m and thats only couple years ago so Starlink in comparison is miles ahead. There's a reason why satellite mobs tried so hard to stop starlink from setting up here. Good video, thanks for sharing

[davedickson]

The most Aussie start to a video ever.., ”it’s been two months since we installed Starlink on our garden shed” [with Aussie accent, pointing at Starlink dish, bush setting] 😀

[richardm]

We live in a remote village in the Japanese alps. Starlink was the only option and we were a bit skeptical to be honest. There were no setup instructions in the box, so if you have no way to get on the internet, it’s a bit of a catch 22 feeling. However, we muddled through it and actually created a secure network & password. But then we relocated the dish and that network name no longer appeared in our available wifi network list. There was only “starlink.” Doing a factory reset by unplugging and plugging in three times in rapid succession, we were able to recreate the lost network name.

[dogsavethequeen]

I've only had it for two days but going from regular satellite to Starlink is impressive to say the least. Set up is nonexistent. It's just plug and play. And It's faaast. Streams anything. No FOP limit (at least for now). The router thing covers everything in a 1700 sq ft house no problem. It's kind of magical.

[DeusExRequiem]

Currently in Canada it's $105 for high speed internet, they don't have fiber optic here which would have been $80, and out internet speed is 1.5Mbps. If you feel that ~$140 is expensive, keep in mind what your options would have been if you did have them.

[heaydin]

It’s $450 now and 30 day money back guarantee.

[oldbluedog]

Pretty much the same story here. I’ve done a similar install a few weeks ago and have found the same outcome. Looking to boost a bit further for some fringe areas with the Starlink router. No problems with the install or operation. The cost is ok for the speed and unlimited when you can’t access NBN and they geo lock you out of 5G for modems in Oz (can’t have a better service compete with NBN 🙄). Thanks for the video.

I’m in a major Australian coastal city 2km from the old GPO and this is what I’ve ended up with. That says a lot about modern comms. Pretty happy with it.

[chrismadeley]

Great straight foward review thank you. 👍🏆

[thebostonartist]

“Then I crashed my drone… it’s all good.” Dude, that was damn funny!

[mikeboudrie]

Completely agree Ryan, having the same experience. Especially with the router weak signal. I’ve just received the adapter to add an Ethernet cable and am using our old modem/router and have put the Starlink modem into pass through mode. It’s not an ideal fix as a bit clunky to monitor Starlink now but does provide solid coverage through your house and gives us lots of ports to plug into our house as it’s wired up for internet. Speed is definitely in the 100-200 range in regional Vic where we are and still worked well in recent big storms.

[dweathers]

Thank you for the review! Very helpful and to the point!

[Mr_Blacksmith]

I'm getting 10mbps on our 'good' fibre connection here in Botswana, Gaborone. We're paying $45 per month for it. Really considering Starlink. I see the price for the hardware has dropped significantly; £185 without shipping for a used one on the official website and $40 for the Roaming service afterwards.

[avishekprabhat]

Thank you for such a comprehsive video about Starlink. I am actually more interested on how you've mounted it on your garden shed? If you make a video on the tools, mounts etc that you've used - that would most helpful. Thank you!

[Hardworkpays]

We have had starlink for about a month now. And it’s been pretty much flawless. I do a ton of gaming and my ping is usually around 17-40 depending on the server I’m pining to. It does get a hitch about every 3 hours and it says it will get it in the app via the obstructions tab. If I put up higher on a pole above the tree line that would go away but I’ve been pleased with how it’s worked the way it is.

[totoroben]

If you are in a fixed location you may want to check if you can install a directional cellular/ mobile service antenna to amplify a signal from a distance and see how that compares.

[TraciDoering-hwhu]

Great news. From America, Looking at the mountains of West Virginia This is seriously relieving and Encouraging to hear. Negotiating cheap on a house, So this will simply be part of the cost With house and tax savings, It’s really a no-brainer for me We must have our Internet Speed though! This is the first time I’ve looked into it. Thank you! I love Aussies!

[FlorianGuitar]

Germany here. I can choose between glass fibre clocking in at 100 Mbits for 55 € per Month and Starlink‘s current offer of 299 € for the hardware and 50 € for the monthly service.

My little brother uses Starlink and reaches between 250 and 350 Mbit at any time and now I wonder, which should I choose?

[JayZoop]

Overall people seem to have good experiences with Starlink. They must have good build quality because I'm not hearing a lot of flawed equipment.

[elexbeats]

Thank god tiktok videos doesn’t load all the time.

[fcisjoe]

Thank you for sharing your point of view. You sound like you have better options than here in the USA. Starlink is way cheaper than AT&T here in Mobile, Alabama. I despise Musk as a person, but both the speed & quality of service from his Starlink is way better than the other options here - in addition to the much lower price.