“Engage in activities that have historically not been
possible with satellite internet. Made possible via the
world’s largest constellation of highly advanced
satellites operating in a low orbit around the Earth.”
-Starlink Official Website
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a fast and easy internet solution for those who live a bit off the beaten path. The typical Starlink kit contains a dish which should be mounted somewhere high up typically on your roof, a modem/router which will provide you with a wifi signal, and a cable to connect the dish to the modem/router. While not as fast as a direct fiber connection, Starlink has much better coverage and is often the best available solution for those not off of main city roads. Fiber can offer speeds as fast as 1000 Mbps which is perfect for large businesses with many computers and devices accessing the internet at once, but is far more than the average home will ever be able to use. Starlink offers speeds from 25 to 150 Mbps with most users experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. These speeds are still a bit faster than most households will use, providing a buffer that will keep loading to a minimum even at busy times of day. Connection speeds can vary depending on how well your dish is able to see the sky. If your dish is surrounded by trees for example, you may experience slower speeds than other users. Most dishes (depending on your location) need to have a clear view of the sky to the North. If you are thinking about getting Starlink service but are not sure if it will be a good option for you because of tree coverage or any other problems Starlink provides a phone app that you can use to see what kind connection you would get at your home.
What would a Starlink install look like for me?
Generally speaking our Starlink installs take about a full day for complete setup, depending on many factors such as:
- Location
- How far you are from us
- What condition your road is in
- Where your dish will be located
- Weather
- Rain or storms
- Snow
- Cable Run
- Distance from dish to modem
- outside/inside/attic
What do I need to do to get a Starlink install scheduled?
To contact us about getting your own Starlink dish installed or ordered you can call us at 208-508-2288, email us at support@nwtech.us, or fill out the form bellow to send us a request. We would be glad to help you figure out where you want to put your dish, which Starlink plan will work best for you, and when we can come out to install it for you. If you do decide you want us to install your Starlink dish, pictures of the install placement and cable route would help us greatly to determine how to go about your particular install. If you would like to order your own Starlink dish and have us install or just want some more information about Starlink you can go to the Starlink website here.