Starlink Installation Q&A
What is Starlink?
Starlink is Elon Musk’s latest venture, a group of satellites operated by SpaceX to achieve better internet access across the globe.
If you switch to Starlink as your new internet service provider, a neat little kit will be delivered to your doorstep. This package includes all of the equipment necessary to fulfil promises of drastically improved internet speeds and strength: a Starlink satellite, Wi-Fi router, power supply, cables and mounting tripod.
How Much Does Professional Starlink Installation Cost at Jim’s Antennas?
At Jim’s Antennas, the cost of Starlink installation will be decided by a number of factors and, due to the customised design of the Starlink component, will vary from customer to customer. In most circumstances, until an antenna installer has visited your home, it is difficult to say exactly how much installation will cost. Whilst the cost of an installation starts from $300, there are many factors that can influence this cost. It is for this reason that our antenna installers provide each and every customer with a free onsite, no-obligation quote.
What Factors Will Affect the Cost of Professional Starlink Installation?
There are a few factors to consider when determining the price of professional Starlink Installation:
1. Where is the Starlink satellite going to be located: ie. how difficult is it to access this location, how far is this location from where you require internet access…
2. What obstructions exist that may interfere with signal reception and what height is required to avoid them: is there clear line of sight or are there tall trees, structures or buildings in the way
3. What is the construction of your house: flat or pitched roof, is there a crawl space or wall cavities to run the cable through, single or double story, tile or metal roof, brick veneer or cladding for the walls, is it timber or steel-framed…
Can I Install Starlink on my Roof?
Yes, in most circumstances the Starlink satellite is best installed somewhere on your roof, this may assist in avoiding obstructions as well as keep the cabling protected and out of harm’s way.
Importantly, an obstruction test (using the Starlink application) will assist in deciding the correct location and height of your installation – your Jim’s Antennas technician can assist you with this. The dish will typically need to point towards the South so if you have high trees, other structures or buildings in the way, this may require a taller pole or moving to a different location…
How Can I Extend the Wifi Range of My Starlink?
When installed correctly, the Starlink router will provide WiFi to your house, usually with good results. With some large and multi-story houses, there can be weak spots where the WiFi drops out. Your Jim’s Antennas technician can provide a number of solutions to guarantee excellent quality WiFi in all areas of your house.
Some options are: WiFi Access Points, Range Extenders, WiFi Mesh Systems…
What is the Installation Process for Starlink?
We suggest you do some research to ensure that the Starlink service is available at your location and that it is the right service for your needs. This should include the Starlink service/dish you require, expected download speeds and costs to purchase as well as ongoing fees.
Prior to placing your order, we recommend getting in touch with a professional installer to work alongside you with the project. This may well avoid any installation problems and is likely to save you some money in the long run…
Does Starlink Offer Installation?
Starlink does not offer installation services, but does come pre-connected with everything you need to access the internet, as well as their app (Starlink app) to direct you with the set-up. Whilst Starlink is made to be a self-installed system, it can be very complex to install nonetheless. Jim’s Antennas provides services to help install your Starlink satellite.
How Reliable is Starlink and How Does It Compare to NBN?
Starlink speeds are significantly faster than the NBN fixed wireless connections and often faster than NBN solutions relying on old copper wiring (i.e. fibre to the node)
NBN and other are cheaper from both monthly and set-up-cost perspective, but depending on different plans there are different prices, whereas Starlink is $139 a month for unlimited data and highest speeds…
What is the difference between the 2nd gen (v2) square Starlink dish versus the 1st gen round dish?
Starlink has just introduced a new version of their satellite; one that is smaller and lighter. Specifically, whilst the old dish model weighed 16 pounds, the new model only weighs less than 9.2 pounds.
The old model has a 2×2, MU-MIMO router, but the new and improved satellite model also features a 3×3, MU-MIMO router, which allows it to simultaneously transmit data through 3 bandwidth streams to 3 devices without suffering network congestion.
The new satellite’s Wi-Fi modem is now waterproof and can operate outside in more varied weather conditions, between -22 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 50 degrees Celsius)…
