Starlink Installs

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• Starlink satellites orbit at ~550 km, much lower than traditional geostationary satellites (~35,000 km).
   
• Because they’re closer to Earth, they offer:
   
  • Lower latency (≈ 20–40 ms, similar to ground broadband)
     
  • Higher speeds
     
• Thousands of satellites operate in coordinated “shells,” handing off signals as they move.
   

Consumers receive internet using a Starlink user terminal, sometimes called Dishy:

• It’s a phased-array antenna that electronically steers its beam without physically rotating.
   
• It automatically aligns with passing satellites.
   
• Versions include the Standard dish, High-Performance dish, and the Flat High-Performance dish for vehicles.
   

1. Your device (phone, laptop) connects to the Starlink Wi-Fi router.
    
2. The router links to the dish, which tracks the nearest satellite.
    
3. The satellite relays the signal to a ground gateway station, where it connects to the global internet.
    
4. Newer satellites also use laser interlinks, allowing satellite-to-satellite communication even over oceans, improving coverage without ground stations.
    

Although performance varies by region and congestion, typical consumer Starlink service provides:

• Download speeds: ~50–250 Mbps
   
• Upload speeds: ~10–30 Mbps
   
• Latency: ~20–50 ms
   

Mobile and RV plans may see more variability.

• Global availability, especially in remote/rural areas without fiber or cable
   
• Quick setup — plug in the dish and it self-orients
   
• Low latency, good enough for real-time communication, gaming, and video calls
   
• Travel options, including roaming and mobile use
   

• Requires clear view of the sky
   
• Weather, trees, and obstructions can impact performance
   
• Higher cost compared to traditional broadband (hardware + monthly fee)
   
• Latency still slightly higher than fiber
   

• Rural homes and cabins
   
• RV travelers and digital nomads
   
• Ships and aircraft (with special hardware)
   
• Emergency services or disaster response where infrastructure is damaged
   
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