I tried StarLink. A huge plus is it’s easy to set up. A package shows up containing a fairly rectangular receiver, it’s happy sitting on the ground in a appropriately large spot with a clear (zero obstructions) 100 deg. cone space when looking straight up.
Next connect the provided cable to the receiver and router. Plug the router in to 120v outlet. Once everything is hooked up the equipment goes into auto pilot mode, finding satellites, establishing communications and tracking. After a while you have really good broadband. We had 100 meg down and about the same up.
Our problem was we didn’t have enough clear sky for continuous coverage. Sometimes coverage would drop every minute. Sometimes it would be great for 15 minutes.
We returned the hardware in its original packaging within the 30 day window and got an immediate refund. No questions or problems.
Starlink didn’t work for us. If we had fewer trees (not happening) or more satellites (that is happening) I think it would have been great. That said, I believe the best service is with a fiber optic provider and in our rural area I don’t expect that to happen anytime soon.
Good Luck!
RonR
