WHY I SWITCHED FROM SPECTRUM TO STARLINK INTERNET BY SPACEX

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • In this video i did my best to share why I switched from Spectrum to Starlink internet service. I share the unboxing and set up as well as speed tests. We purchased everything directly at www.starlink.com/
    I have added our VPN to the router and we saw no slowdown on speed like spectrum has. This is the VPN we use www.expressvpn...
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  • @jaclyndougherty3271
    @jaclyndougherty3271 Місяць тому +3

    Switched to starlink last year and absolutely love it. So much faster and reliable!

  • @outlawcowboyjesse950
    @outlawcowboyjesse950 Місяць тому +3

    I've had it since it first came out ,mine 2 gen it moves on its own. You can't go wrong ,you're gonna love it. Enjoy

  • @georgerobinson6134
    @georgerobinson6134 Місяць тому +4

    Out frigging standing!!! Thanks for the advice 😊

  • @doktorb3at
    @doktorb3at Місяць тому +3

    Starlink just went to the top of my list. Thanks for the video.

  • @coston1986
    @coston1986 Місяць тому +1

    We live in a rural area and have spectrum as well. We have so many issues with spectrum to the point where I almost didn’t pass my speed test for a remote job. 😩. When doing speed tests on spectrum we vary from 30-40mbps lol. Plus it goes out every time it rains sigh. We have so many outages that’s it’s unreal. We just signed up for Starlink and hope we like it once we set it up!

  • @mikekoester1313
    @mikekoester1313 Місяць тому +5

    I was in the same boat as you. Only one internet provider at 6mbs (frequently out for hrs at a time) and $85. Been with them 10 years, switched to Starlink and it is amazing! Most speeds are over 200mbs. I would gladly pay more if I had to!

  • @ffmedic1638
    @ffmedic1638 Місяць тому +1

    I recently changed my Xfinity service to Internet only. While I am generally pretty happy with the (gigabit) service, for the price, we recently had an outage for over 10 days when hurricane Beryl blew through our area. I have looked at the Starlink system before, but this may well push me to make the leap, as I doubt that there would have been any interruption in service with that system. I did have power because we have a generator. Thanks again for a great video tutorial.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +1

      Exactly what happened to us minus the hurricane. We lost power 5 days in a row. Shut my channel down and with starlink no problems. I just use a solar generator and always service

  • @dougmclaughlin3770
    @dougmclaughlin3770 27 днів тому +1

    Major storm knocked out power to 350k people. I have been witihout power for nearly a week. As a physician, need online access 24/7 to work. So, bought the Starlink from Westmarine. Cost $299. Setup super easy. Delivered next day. (Cleveland, Ohio). Similiar speed tests at home. Plan to cancel my Spectrum cable internet plan. Thanks for posting this review.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  27 днів тому

      I had the same here in Columbus. It was the final straw for me

  • @royceparker6862
    @royceparker6862 Місяць тому +2

    It’s the best we’ve ever had here in the country. It even has a heater to melt the snow automatically.

  • @mrstlavery
    @mrstlavery Місяць тому +6

    Holy cow your spectrum is sooooo slow 😮. My Spectrum download is around 300. I too live in the middle of nowhere, I am in Wyoming. I have thought about switching to Starlink. I will be interested in your follow up next month.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +2

      I pay for 1000 and used to get 300. They are having major issues here. It drops completely 1-3 hours every day. I’m over it

    • @mrstlavery
      @mrstlavery Місяць тому

      @@CuriosityCafe I hear you. Someone here accidentally cut a fiber optic line which fed the whole town. That had repercussions that lasted over a month 🤦‍♀️

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +1

      Wow... yeah I have no idea why ours is like this right now. But I've had enough of outages and slowdowns during peak times

    • @mrstlavery
      @mrstlavery Місяць тому

      @@CuriosityCafe hopefully you will have better luck with the Starlink. I look forward to your update next month.

  • @markwanner6213
    @markwanner6213 Місяць тому +2

    I definitely would like a follow up to this video!

  • @Char-u6h
    @Char-u6h Місяць тому +2

    In your demo equipment wise it’s a great way to go and it’s steady it should be excellent

  • @markk171
    @markk171 17 днів тому

    Funny, I too have Spectrum and we just bought Starlink mini with the residential roam plan (we travel in our RV a lot and I work while Rv'ing). We are in southwestern Washington state and we too are limited in our options and we too have little to no cell signal at our home location. In our area, when the power goes out, so does our Spectrum service ans usually when power comes back, the Spectrum service takes 1 or 2 hours more to back online. Also, Spectrum has been slowly increasing the price of our basic internet service...5 years ago it was $45/mo its now $95/mo. We also experience a degradation in speeds. Right now our Download it 85 Mbps and 11 up. We are going to do the same...keep Spectrum for a bit while testing out Starlink. If Starlink works as advertised in our area, then we will dump Spectrum.

  • @FirstSergeant
    @FirstSergeant Місяць тому +2

    If I move this might be an option especially if I move to a more remote area.

  • @robertarchuleta7960
    @robertarchuleta7960 Місяць тому +2

    we currently have verizon for home...it really buffers alot during peak hours...will for sure check out Starlink...also...which mesh system do you recommend??? Thanks!!

  • @larryj951
    @larryj951 Місяць тому +11

    $700 is expensive

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +6

      Spectrum was more per month. This will save me in the long run. Oh and it actually works

  • @Earthcitizen4609
    @Earthcitizen4609 Місяць тому +1

    Just got mine one now

  • @georgecharokee4570
    @georgecharokee4570 Місяць тому +1

    How is it Mounted to Your Roof. Did You have to Purchase any Additional Hardware for the Mounting ⁉️⁉️⁉️

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +2

      We got a $65 starlink mounting pole. They sell it on the website or the installer will bring it with them

  • @jamesowens4657
    @jamesowens4657 Місяць тому +1

    What about when it rains/snows? Is it gonna be like DTV & go out?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому

      We had a massive storm and it worked fine. Does your cell phone go down when it rains? Starlink wouldnt be in business if it went down during rain

  • @AT-oj3my
    @AT-oj3my 28 днів тому

    I just got this standard gen3 kit at home depot for $299 sale ends Oct. 5th.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  28 днів тому

      Wow, you got this same one? For half of what SpaceX sells it for?

    • @AT-oj3my
      @AT-oj3my 28 днів тому

      @CuriosityCafe yes standard kit, I'm in Nevada. $150 roam or $120 res. Plans available. No 50G mini option. Maybe have more options after paying 3-6 months, not sure yet.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  28 днів тому +1

      Wow, it's on sale on the website now too. Amazing price

  • @mybking1
    @mybking1 Місяць тому +1

    Just curious if you have to worry about someone running off with the Starlink satellite out in the open not secured to anything?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +2

      It's attached to my roof now. It was only on the pillar (in the back yard) for the first day to test it. I don't think someone will climb on my roof. But you never know I guess.

  • @user-zt7eu2xp5d
    @user-zt7eu2xp5d Місяць тому

    It's the best

  • @EverydayisFriday-bw7bt
    @EverydayisFriday-bw7bt Місяць тому +2

    You have peaked my interest as I have Spectrum but get a lot of buffering on cloudy/raining days. How would the weather affect the Starlink signal? Would it be like satellite tv where rain or heavy clouds would block the signal preventing you from having internet access?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +1

      It’s raining today. Working prefect:

  • @sandman0917
    @sandman0917 Місяць тому +1

    Is there a monthly charge after wards?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +2

      Yes. $30 a month less than spectrum without all the extra fees

  • @michaelcrippen3733
    @michaelcrippen3733 Місяць тому

    I got the T-moble 5g home internet

  • @frankphilpot3492
    @frankphilpot3492 Місяць тому +3

    I can't stand Spectrum, however when you experience storms you will find out you're going to have major issues with Starlink, its like every other line of sight satellite in that respect.

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому +3

      It's storming right now. Working perfect still. Have you tried Starlink?

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 Місяць тому

    A lot faster. Do you pay a monthly fee?

  • @user-yq3wu6qq7u
    @user-yq3wu6qq7u Місяць тому

    Did i miss the monthly cost?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому

      $120 a month here. Which is about $30 a month less than Spectrum was charging me

  • @dansummerford6207
    @dansummerford6207 Місяць тому

    How much per month?

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому

      Varies by area and plan. You can check your area free

  • @richarddavis9886
    @richarddavis9886 Місяць тому

    How much do this cost

    • @CuriosityCafe
      @CuriosityCafe  Місяць тому

      Varies by area and plan. You can check your area free