Official Starlink/SpaceX INTERNET Thread

[ruff neck chicken]

I was told Scotiabank CC was accepted.

Maybe its more a bank issue than a Trinidad/Starlink issue.

Has anyone had issues paying this month's subscription?
Received several failed attempts.

However, with the same CC, I ordered a 75foot cable and it should be here tomorrow.
Let's see if customs holds it for 2 weeks.

Monthly subscription payments are done with CC online in USD alone or are there other options?

Same issue even after bringing the unit online.
Spoke to RBL, and they have not seen any subscription payments hitting the card or visa system. They did see the kit and accessories transactions and processed them.

They also reset the fraud alert on my card, and still, it failed to process the payment.

Message starlink via the App and just waiting for a response now.

The last set of accessories was delivered within a few days.

The system is working as intended, great speeds as well.
Screenshot_20230727_155428_Starlink.jpg

Unfortunately, one sarlink support person suggests I use a USD card. I tried two, and both failed.
Another support person said to use only TTD, so I retried the original RBL, as well as an FCB. Still failed.

I asked them to clear all pending payments, and I will try again.
The pending payment are their system generated ones as well as the manual attempts I made.

Let see what their reply will be.

[Dizzy28]

SpaceX being sued by the Department of Justice for not considering refugees and asylees for jobs.

[teems1]

SpaceX being sued by the Department of Justice for not considering refugees and asylees for jobs.

Screenshot_20230824-152845.jpg

ITAR and EAR regulations are super strict in the US.

[bgh]

I was told Scotiabank CC was accepted.

Maybe its more a bank issue than a Trinidad/Starlink issue.

Has anyone had issues paying this month's subscription?
Received several failed attempts.

However, with the same CC, I ordered a 75foot cable and it should be here tomorrow.
Let's see if customs holds it for 2 weeks.

Monthly subscription payments are done with CC online in USD alone or are there other options?

Same issue even after bringing the unit online.
Spoke to RBL, and they have not seen any subscription payments hitting the card or visa system. They did see the kit and accessories transactions and processed them.

They also reset the fraud alert on my card, and still, it failed to process the payment.

Message starlink via the App and just waiting for a response now.

The last set of accessories was delivered within a few days.

The system is working as intended, great speeds as well.
Screenshot_20230727_155428_Starlink.jpg

Unfortunately, one sarlink support person suggests I use a USD card. I tried two, and both failed.
Another support person said to use only TTD, so I retried the original RBL, as well as an FCB. Still failed.

I asked them to clear all pending payments, and I will try again.
The pending payment are their system generated ones as well as the manual attempts I made.

Let see what their reply will be.

Starlink said it's a known issue, and they are working on it.
They said they wouldn't disconnect the service until it's resolved.

[Kronik]

Payments issue sorted on starlink end, just had to call the bank to unblock the merchant, they told me they will unblock it for 3 days, I told them it's a monthly subscription, they said if the payment fails again to call back to unblock it, this is RBL btw

[bgh]

I was told Scotiabank CC was accepted.

Maybe its more a bank issue than a Trinidad/Starlink issue.

Has anyone had issues paying this month's subscription?
Received several failed attempts.

However, with the same CC, I ordered a 75foot cable and it should be here tomorrow.
Let's see if customs holds it for 2 weeks.

Monthly subscription payments are done with CC online in USD alone or are there other options?

Same issue even after bringing the unit online.
Spoke to RBL, and they have not seen any subscription payments hitting the card or visa system. They did see the kit and accessories transactions and processed them.

They also reset the fraud alert on my card, and still, it failed to process the payment.

Message starlink via the App and just waiting for a response now.

The last set of accessories was delivered within a few days.

The system is working as intended, great speeds as well.
Screenshot_20230727_155428_Starlink.jpg

Unfortunately, one sarlink support person suggests I use a USD card. I tried two, and both failed.
Another support person said to use only TTD, so I retried the original RBL, as well as an FCB. Still failed.

I asked them to clear all pending payments, and I will try again.
The pending payment are their system generated ones as well as the manual attempts I made.

Let see what their reply will be.

Starlink said it's a known issue, and they are working on it.
They said they wouldn't disconnect the service until it's resolved.

Payment issue resolved on starlink's end and was visible on my last bank statement.

[Dohplaydat]

New launch seems successful so far, freaking amazing footage

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

SpaceX launched its uncrewed Starship rocket from southern Texas in the third test flight of the vehicle that the company’s CEO Elon Musk wants to eventually fly on deep-space missions. Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images

[ttphilip]

Monday and Tuesday nights, around 7pm, Starlink train should be visible in Trinidad

[st7]

thanks for the heads up.

7:03 pm, 18 Mar 2024
Starlink-144 (G6-44) (new), BRIGHT (3.5) for 4 mins
Look from NORTHWEST (334°) to EAST (68°)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 11°, max: 35��, end: 33°

7:02 pm, 19 Mar 2024
Starlink-144 (G6-44) (new), BRIGHT (3.7) for 4 mins
Look from NORTHWEST (306°) to SOUTHEAST (149°)
Elevation (from horizon): start: 10°, max: 58��, end: 20°

[st7]

didnt see sheit tonight

[ttphilip]

Neither me, will try again tomorrow

[st7]

didnt see sheit tonight

x2

[gastly369]

For the peeps with starlink how going posted speed test and latency?
Consistency? Reliability?

Any Gen 3 users?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Started seeing Starlink ads directed to Trinis in social media feeds today at a reduced cost for hardware TT$2400 vs the previous $3600 - subscriptions remain the same at TT$365/mo and TT$455/mo for roaming if you want to move around T&T with the dish

[ed360123]

Started seeing Starlink ads directed to Trinis in social media feeds today at a reduced cost for hardware TT$2400 vs the previous $3600 - subscriptions remain the same at TT$365/mo and TT$455/mo for roaming if you want to move around T&T with the dish

$2400 is much more reasonable, that including customs costs and the like?

Also, are they actually charging in TTD or just converting from USD?

[bluefete]

[quote="ed360123"][quote="Duane 3NE 2NR"]Started seeing Starlink ads directed to Trinis in social media feeds today at a reduced cost for hardware TT$2400 vs the previous $3600 - subscriptions remain the same at TT$365/mo and TT$455/mo for roaming if you want to move around T&T with the dish[/quote]$2400 is much more reasonable, that including customs costs and the like?

Also, are they actually charging in TTD or just converting from USD?[/quote]

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[bluefete]

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

[gastly369]

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

Seeing lots of bad reviews as place get overcast signal drops... Best case scenario 200meg down 20meg up 75—80ping.. Again best case scenario.. Anything outside that would be lower speeds and higher pings with packet loss... Sadly.. Hopefully in the future with upgrades tings get better..

[redmanjp]

^ is any backup solution possible for that scenario e.g. a ground station?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

It works great.
However for the cost and speed it's still cheaper to get Digicel/FLOW/Amplia/Greendot etc because there is no initial hardware cost and the monthly fee can be lower.
Starlink is really good for more remote locations that can't access fibre connections or if you want to move around with your high speed connection you can pay ~$450/mo for Starlink roaming and move your dish around with you or mount it on your car or boat etc

[gastly369]

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

It works great.
However for the cost and speed it's still cheaper to get Digicel/FLOW/Amplia/Greendot etc because there is no initial hardware cost and the monthly fee can be lower.
Starlink is really good for more remote locations that can't access fibre connections or if you want to move around with your high speed connection you can pay ~$450/mo for Starlink roaming and move your dish around with you or mount it on your car or boat etc

Buh Buh it go cause drag resistance on de Evo hood :/

[maj. tom]

lol max speed for Starlink mobile is about 4.5 meters/sec.

[bluefete]

Thank you gentlemen. Feedback is very much appreciated.

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

Seeing lots of bad reviews as place get overcast signal drops... Best case scenario 200meg down 20meg up 75—80ping.. Again best case scenario.. Anything outside that would be lower speeds and higher pings with packet loss... Sadly.. Hopefully in the future with upgrades tings get better..

It works great.
However for the cost and speed it's still cheaper to get Digicel/FLOW/Amplia/Greendot etc because there is no initial hardware cost and the monthly fee can be lower.

Starlink is really good for more remote locations that can't access fibre connections or if you want to move around with your high speed connection you can pay ~$450/mo for Starlink roaming and move your dish around with you or mount it on your car or boat etc

[bgh]

Thank you gentlemen. Feedback is very much appreciated.

Is this worth it for internet connectivity at $365/month?

No 2 year plan / slave captivity like Amplia.

Does anyone have Starlink? Does it work okay?

Seeing lots of bad reviews as place get overcast signal drops... Best case scenario 200meg down 20meg up 75—80ping.. Again best case scenario.. Anything outside that would be lower speeds and higher pings with packet loss... Sadly.. Hopefully in the future with upgrades tings get better..

It works great.
However for the cost and speed it's still cheaper to get Digicel/FLOW/Amplia/Greendot etc because there is no initial hardware cost and the monthly fee can be lower.

Starlink is really good for more remote locations that can't access fibre connections or if you want to move around with your high speed connection you can pay ~$450/mo for Starlink roaming and move your dish around with you or mount it on your car or boat etc

Works perfectly.

Using it as a passive backup service in an area in the bush where the last mile fiber has a tendency to get damage often.
Failed over several times since installation, and users were not aware there was an outage.

[redmanjp]

^ So can you pause Starlink service when u dont need it and avoid having to pay except for when the fiber is down?

[bgh]

^ So can you pause Starlink service when u dont need it and avoid having to pay except for when the fiber is down?

Possible. But I prefer it to be active, so fail over is automatic.
It's kinda nice not to have some calling at midnight via a Sat phone to say the network is down.

[maj. tom]

Any local Starlink users getting any problems at this moment given the G4 solar flare event hitting earth?
These satellites are close to being outside the magnetic shielding comfort zone that terrestrial comms take for granted.

[redmanjp]

low orbit sats not in the zone?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Anyone have a Starlink cable to rent or sell?