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10-31-2020, 01:46 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Has anyone considered StarLink?
Just asking: Has anyone considered using SpaceX's StarLink internet service to use in their RV for Internet/TV (with that and a streaming cable service you'd be golden anywhere in North America)?
https://www.starlink.com/
Speeds around 50Mbps - 150Mpbs and latency around 20ms - 40ms (to start out) doesn't seem so bad and it would work anywhere.
https://arstechnica.com/information-...-500-up-front/
I've been pondering it. Given the price mentioned in the article I would have to replace our home internet with it as well to make it cost effective but when/if we're on the road more I may seriously consider it.
Add in a VOIP phone plan that works over the internet and a streaming service and you would never be out of communication from anyone.
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10-31-2020, 02:33 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,325
THOR #7035
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When it becomes a reality with full coverage we will consider it. Right now it just started BETA testing in the NW US. Still has a ways to go.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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10-31-2020, 04:06 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I'm taking a "wait and see" approach to it; but I hope that it works out! 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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10-31-2020, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 933
THOR #13505
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Can't wait!!!!! Love me some Elon! His company's paid for my RV!!
My unlimited ATT about to crap out next month. Going miss it!
they get all those Sats up, can be anywhere in the world hook up to the net!
will be perfect for RV'ers!!!!
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10-31-2020, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,887
THOR #13932
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It is ground based only. Can't be made Mobile. On purpose.
It is GPS coordinated to your location.
Supposedly it will work only at the address that you have prescribed the service to.
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10-31-2020, 07:03 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Ducky,
Does that mean that you get your own satellite? 
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10-31-2020, 09:22 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,325
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksface
It is ground based only. Can't be made Mobile. On purpose.
It is GPS coordinated to your location.
Supposedly it will work only at the address that you have prescribed the service to.
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Source?
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Originally Posted by Starlink FAQS
Starlink is only approved for use at the Service Address you provided when you signed up on starlink.com.
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That doesn't mean it won't work in other locations (assuming there is coverage) but it is not approved to work at other than the service address of record.
BTW - $500 for the equipment and $100/month for service in the first BETA stage.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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10-31-2020, 09:29 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Source?
BTW - $500 for the equipment and $100/month for service in the first BETA stage.
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For that kind of cash: I can,wait... 
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11-03-2020, 01:33 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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That's good news!
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11-03-2020, 03:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22E
State: New York
Posts: 322
THOR #12119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Just asking: Has anyone considered using SpaceX's StarLink internet service to use in their RV for Internet/TV (with that and a streaming cable service you'd be golden anywhere in North America)?
https://www.starlink.com/
Speeds around 50Mbps - 150Mpbs and latency around 20ms - 40ms (to start out) doesn't seem so bad and it would work anywhere.
https://arstechnica.com/information-...-500-up-front/
I've been pondering it. Given the price mentioned in the article I would have to replace our home internet with it as well to make it cost effective but when/if we're on the road more I may seriously consider it.
Add in a VOIP phone plan that works over the internet and a streaming service and you would never be out of communication from anyone. |
I signed up for the beta testing a few months back, but I didn't get an invite. I am probably not north enough living in southern portion of New York.
It would be nice to have another option for internet service.
I would definitely sign up if it is mobile, and it probably will be in the future.
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11-03-2020, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Source?
That doesn't mean it won't work in other locations (assuming there is coverage) but it is not approved to work at other than the service address of record.
BTW - $500 for the equipment and $100/month for service in the first BETA stage.
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I read the same thing. Kinda pricey. And your signs, will be blocked or reduced on bad weather days like normal satellite.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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11-03-2020, 08:19 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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bry899,
Whereabouts are you?
(I'm in Sullivan County: Grahamsville)
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-03-2020, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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11-03-2020, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22E
State: New York
Posts: 322
THOR #12119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
bry899,
Whereabouts are you?
(I'm in Sullivan County: Grahamsville)
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Suffolk County, 50 miles East of NYC
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11-03-2020, 08:35 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The Island...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-07-2020, 10:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 349
THOR #13712
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Too rich for my blood right now!
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FMCA, Good Sam Life Member and Thor MC member
Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
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11-07-2020, 11:04 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: Texas
Posts: 89
THOR #3182
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck and Mary Ann
Too rich for my blood right now!
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It probably is if you consider it as you would your primary home based ISP but I can see the value if I'm able to take it with me on the RV when not at home considering now we pay our monthly cost at home and then a hotspot cost for on the road.
We'll actually save money.
Looks like they're already testing it out on ships so, mobility must be a possibility. It sounds like it's no more than a dish outside and a router inside.... easy enough to make a detachable setup to take with you.
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11-08-2020, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: California
Posts: 623
THOR #2544
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I hope the systems works like they hope. I am just waiting for a chance to drop Spectrum and the $215 a month bill for cable and TV. FCC rules do not allow competitors so they charge what they want, but that may also limit where Starlink can provide service. Now that unbiased news is no longer available, I don't really need TV service anymore. I can probably get by with Roku and Amazon Prime.
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2015 Hurricane 27K
2013 Sea Ray 220SD
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11-08-2020, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22E
State: New York
Posts: 322
THOR #12119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brucev
I hope the systems works like they hope. I am just waiting for a chance to drop Spectrum and the $215 a month bill for cable and TV. FCC rules do not allow competitors so they charge what they want, but that may also limit where Starlink can provide service. Now that unbiased news is no longer available, I don't really need TV service anymore. I can probably get by with Roku and Amazon Prime.
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I am internet only. I put an antenna on my roof for the local networks, added an airtv box with a HDR so now I can stream the local channels to any location.
I use Magicjack for the home phone.
I use Amazon firestick for streaming other video content.
Fixed price mobile internet would be a plus.
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