James, I've been lurking around your channel for over 5 years. You led me to chase my own PI dream and build a house in Ilocos Norte. Thanks for going first! I'm currently reviewing your videos from the start about footings and columns. Really glad you are reviewing starlink. May very well be my internet solution. Come visit us, when you and Ness are in Ilocos Norte!
My wife and I are also currently in Ilocos Norte, we've been living in Batac in her parent's retirement home since we arrived in October. We thought about settling here, but eventually decided to build our new home in Lipa, Batangas because this and another UA-cam channel made it looks so appealing as well as the close proximity to NCR and other places. The other reason we decided not to build in Ilocos Norte is because her parents and siblings still reside in the U.S., and we didn't want to always be around all of her extended family who more times than not expect us to pay for everything. Lipa also has better medical facilities and has a climate that suites us better.
@@incon3037 we certainly understand about the issues of family. Being close is great and then sometimes not so great. What is it about the Lipa climate you find better? So glad to see someone else in IN!
@Andong and Udit Rudd We left the desert and heat back in Las Vegas and at times IN reminds us of that with the addition of humidity LOL. Lipa has the 3rd coolest climate in Luzon, behind Baguio and Tagaytay since its elevated 1.025 ft. above sea level. It's also not located on any earthquake fault lines, and it's shielded between Mr. Malepunyo and Mt. Macolod allowing less chance of severe typhoons since they act as a windbreak. Also easier to travel since the STAR tollway and other highways run right through. Making it easy to travel north to Manila, Tagaytay, and Santa Rosa as well as south to San Juan, Batangas City or across the bay to Puerto Galera.
Playing catch up with your videos James, so I know this is a bit older, but It's great to see I have a lot of binge watching to do!!! Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you in the PI!!
Thanks James! Starlink is an incredible technology and is still evolving and improving in terms of satellite coverage. Good to see those ping and latency numbers since Im an online gamer!
James thank you so much for your videos. I have watched your channel for many years. It's like being in a classroom. God bless you and your whole family. Please keep making videos. 🙏
We hooked ours up yesterday and the connection has been amazing. 250mbps and about 40ms latency but deep out of the city Negros Occidental. So far so good! no more load!
Not to give away the farm, but the 3rd episode I just published shows our entire house wired to the Starlink. Providing Internet to all 3 floors and the backyard. It's working better than PLDT because it's steady where PLDT has low data rates during heavy community usage times like around 9pm.
Thats a great back-up internet you got there James... But i notice your PLDT Fiber Upload Speed is a bit low. The DL/UL should be symmetrical. You might want to call their hotline for them to fix it remotely... BTW, I love watching your videos specially in 4K Ultra HD... 😍👍
Great video and informative post. I’m still about 18 months from retiring and moving to Subic Bay but I think this will be at least one alternative as we build our Dream home. Keep the content coming.
Nice vlog as always James I'm looking at getting a system too although I live in Cebu City and don't have too many problems with PLDT. I love the entertainment area you've added and I'm always impressed with the way you respect the locals and have your weekly open gate. Great attitude...more power to you mate !
Thank you very much James The Texas Filipino has also recently installed his. I did want to get your input, so thank you. We bought on an island off Bohol a while ago (very remote) and are finally moving there in early July to build our new home. The island (CPG island) suffered very badly with the typhoon in Dec 21. So we need a reliable system. Your info has been very helpful. I have watched with pleasure, you over the years with your very well designed and constructed Villa Feliz. Melchora even thought your Villa made sense, so we are Villa MelPedro. Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration to us and I would think many many more. Cheers from Melchora and Peter
Hello James & Ness, I have a few friends that are using that, and they say that it is very nice. You should have total uninterrupted internet with that.
Good vlog James and this would be ideal for me when I start traveling. The price in the UK is £85 a month so it does have very good value in the Philippines. And even the upload speed is better than what you get in most hostels hotels and B&B's in the Philippines for sure.
Make sure if you're going to be traveling with it you get the RV account which is higher, but is what's needed to be able to use outside of an initial service radius.
This is awesome. I was wondering if you could get it in the pi. Seems to work great. Now if only we could buy a tesla there without all the import fees!
It does get better after initial setup and it's fully calibrated. I just wanted to get a setup and review. I'll do a follow up after it's been operational for a short period.
Could I add another vote for a demo of a Zoom call or a Teams call between you and someone in the States? I’m happy to volunteer to be that other person for the purposes of the test!
This speed test was in many ways wrong because you are not pinging the same server. PLDT gives much better result as it's pinging the nearest hub. Change the server to be same and try again. Better some from abroad as most of services are running abroad servers.
Great content, James! Love the topic. Is your antenna intended to be portable? If you were to spend a few weeks in Baguio, could you take it with you? Hey, I saw a few people ask about costs, a fiber optic in the Philippines; while I was working in Manila for the past six months, I was paying 2200 pesos a month for a solid fiber connection (300 down/25 up).
It's portable right out the box. The optional hardware is to static mount or make it more permanent in your home setup. We pay P2,899/month for PLDT. 500Mbps. Up is also good at around 200Mbps or better at times.
The speed will be the same no matter where you live as long as you have an unobstructed view of the northern sky here in the Philippines. You should be able to achieve around 180Mbps or better unless the weather is bad (rain clouds).
Hi, living here in Bohol operating a award winning B&B only have WiFi really interested but been reading about issues getting the stuff through customs any update on this?
It's my belief this is an early adoption of system roll out here and once the initial deliveries are in place it will be smoother. We ordered early which might be why we had no issues.
Thanks James! 👍 👍 I greatly appreciate how you show us about Starlink Internet in the Philippines. However, when it comes to the 150' extension cable (with connector Type-C), is the 150' the limit? Or can you and use a coupler to add the 75' & 150' or is it still possible to use USB (type-C) cable longer than 150'? Assuming you bought the Starlink package in the U.S., does the power cord (that comes with the router) compatible for the 220v in the Philippines, or power adapter needed for it? Does the router comes with an Ethernet port (to extend for switches)? If not, what are the options for people who prefers using wired Ethernet system (instead of wifi) inside their house/bldgs with multiple units. Thank you so much for your help!
Theoretically using a coupler to connect both the 75' & 150' is possible but it might not provide enough DC power from the router to the antenna. DC power has more power drop than AC over thin wire. Best to contact Starlink and let customer support answer that question. The Starlink router is rated at 100-240VAC so it can be used in both USA & Philippines. The router does not come with an Ethernet port but there is a Ethernet adapter available at an additional cost and connects to the USB-C cable between the router and the antenna.
I also live in the Philippines and ordered Starlink for my farmland in the mountains. Now, I know you didn't mention the cost of the hardware, but...did you have to pay DHL a customs tax for delivery? I'm scared they will extort me again for delivering imported electronics. The last time I ordered something from the US, the DHL delivery guys forced me to pay more than 7k in fees before they handed over my goods. Luckily, my employer reimbursed me for the fees. This time, I don't have that luxury. Crossing my fingers!
USD$599 for the hardware. Shipping is free and no customs. Starlink has worked with the Philippine government for this rollout. The gateways are here in the Philippines so you'll have a Philippine IP and not USA.
Great video as usual James but this time it concerns me more as be build a house in a more remote area in Bayabas Toril - Davao City and out there it's not possible to get PLDT like we had before living in Toril more in the center, so now we must look at althernative solutions as the Smart Bro we have now only delivers 5 Mbps if we're lucky. I am an IT-consultant and working from abroad so I need a good internet. I watched your video 2x and now I will order the Starlink and hopefully get as good results as you got over there. Keep up your video's I am a fan ;-)
Glad you found value in this episode. We've been active on Starlink for about 3 months now and I can say it's one of the best upgrades we've done here at Villa Feliz. 3 thumbs up...if I had 3 thumbs ;)
I think the issue withe your PLDT WiFi not properly working outside is due to the WiFi itself. Meaning, its the WiFi signal being too low hence the buffers... Upgrading to a better Access Point should solve it. Look at Unifi Accesspoints on a mesh configuration.
Thanks for the comment. I get the same issue just a few meters away from the PLDT fiber modem inside the house as well. Inside the router there are settings for power adjustment on both the 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz networks. Even at 100% it will not help if the network is congested. Neighbors also experience this same slow network at the same time.
@@MyPIDream Yeah the PLDT modems are crappy. Specially the newer ones with only the 2 antennas. From what I tested, those heat up and ends up disconnecting. Specially for plans that has 500+MB connections. Although I'd live to see you test the starlink modem on the same area as your PLDT modem... Mine has yet to arrive and still stuck at Cebu customs... funny cause I was part of the preorder way back 2021. =\
Won’t Philippines weather affect much the Starlink? I know when we had a dish satellite cable we would have frequent interruptions when there is a storm. Also I did not realize how fast your fiber internet is in 5ghz that gives us hope if we decide to bring work there. But how much does that cost? Good vids as usual.
Weather is always a factor with satellite communications. Fortunately for the Philippines we have mostly good weather more than 50% of the year. Rainy/Dry seasons. Our PLDT service is P2,899/month for 500Mbps.
Hi the problem with starlink is when it rains it stops and when middle day it stops sun spots the starlink tech said Since it is wireless. Many other options available globe has a wireless stick works better.
Normally rain/clouds (heavy weather) will affect your antennas receive strength. The research I've done so far shows Starlink is not as susceptible to this issue as the older satellite dishes. I won't be able to confirm until we have rain. The weather has been very good since the install. Since the Starlink antenna uses phase array technology and does not auto track satellites in geosynchronous orbit I suspect any issues with solar activity is null or rarely an issue. Again, I will report after more time with the system. Lastly, Starlink has an optional wired Ethernet adapter for those who wish to hard wire their connection to their device or connect to a preferred router. All in all, with 30 years of satellite experience, I am encouraged that his system is a winner for everyone.
Hi James I’m here in San Luis Batangas closer to you guys . I have a new V3 the new one that I bought in Pasadena CA. Last month. And I’m trying to install it and having a hard time logging in also at starlink. It’s been trying to figure it out today . No Luck installing it. That would be great if you can help me.
Did you register your Starlink for your location in San Luis? If not, you need to contact Starlink as the systems are activated tied to the registration location.
James, where did you purchase the Starlink, was it a Mail purchase or is there service you sell the components in the PI. If it had to be mailed to uou, how long did it take and they mailed to uour PI address or do you have a mailing service in the states as most expats have.
Online. Starlink.com. Ordered in August '22 and received March '23. You don't need a mailing address in the US as Starlink is now authorized in the Philippines.
Comparing PLDT Fibr with Starlink is like comparing a motorcycle to a car. They both have the same capabilities but have entirely different infrastructure.
Do you think, that it has enough power to watch the CCTV cams, to check what‘s going on at home, when you are somewhere on the way, and do you think, that it has enough power to operate your ‚smart-home‘, when you are somewhere on the way ?
Is this Starlink on subscription basis? For example: subscribe for march and stop in April then subscribe again in June something like that. Hope you can creat a video for that.
Hi James H I Ness James great pre- review video ! Thanks for the info. I was interested in knowing if other than going through the middleman (Filipino resellers) is there a cost difference? In your next review could you if possible touch on if you have noticed any atmospheric effects on the system..ie cloud cover or rain if applicable . I rely heavily upon a VPN to get my US television and the starlink system seems to offer a great solution for that , do you usually connect to the same VPN connection or switch locations? I use a linux based system (Magbox) and discovered that they ( my internet provider) blocks my Magbox connection, hence having to use a VPN but it can get flaky sometimes causing me to switch VPN connection locations at times routing from other countries which throws my regular internet browsing into a havoc.
Great questions Wayne. We use both commercial VPN and our private VPN from our VPN server back in the USA. I have videos on setting up client/server VPN's on the channel. I tested both during this initial setup/review and results were good. If you are using a commercial VPN you'll need to use an obfuscated VPN to avoid geofencing of your content. In NordVPN it is found under "Specialty Servers".
The AC68U is one of the best routers still for user configuration. Make sure you replace the stock ASUS firmware with Merlin. You have much more control on your configuration with Merlin.
@@MyPIDream Thanks for your pointing me in the direction I need to go, BTW I did view your VPN video and picked up a few pointers. my PPR now is to connect the VPN configured RT-AC68U to my existing router(The TP Link) , any points on that phase of the connection? maybe trying thru WDS or WPS?
Ours came in around 3 weeks sitting in customs. I hear there is currently a bottleneck and Starlink is working the issue. If your subscription starts before delivery they will credit you.
I immediately paid any balances which might have expedited delivery but if you do have a subscription charge and you do not have physical delivery yet Starlink will credit your account.
I'm in Davao. If I buy it but only want to turn on the service during months that I'm having issues with my ISP can I do that with no issues or do I have to keep the subscription going year round? Termination fee or I can turn it on and off daily, monthly?
From talking to others this is possible although you might have to register with Starlink if your area of responsibility is other than where you originally registered. Best to contact Starlink customer service.
The distance from the router to the pavilion in the backyard where I am using Internet is about 75ft. I imagine the router will cover about 150ft LOS but would be much shorter if there are any obstructions in-between.
The usual 5 GHZ at the posts is where the hackers connect directly to their homes with their own Modems at the expense of my account or billed to my account ..this is how I caught some of my decent neighbors linked to my account...both pldt and globe🙄
You should change your password on your modem/router. You can also change the configuration on your modem/router to only allow specific hardware to connect such as only your phone/tablets/computers.
@@MyPIDream had my pldt disconnected bcoz pldt kept billing me despite we didn't have any connection anymore and no lineman ever came to fix it ...later I learned their Subcontractor Engr was my neighbor👀🤷 so that was their anomalous deals until now ...I kept changing my password daily but then they also can change it daily thru the web🙄🙄 until I just gave it up.. now we have globe and we initially had same issues so I emailed them and complained and mentioned this schemes and later Globe sent an IT guy from Manila HQ came to my house and inspected the lines and gave us a password from a new modem that until now works and we never had connection problems ever since..🥷🥴 hayyy you're lucky Ness that James knows all these complicated IT things and networks...and at exclusive subdivisions.. no one messes with your cables or wifis😜😊🧐
so like take the mobile version with me on like ship travel or driving around making real live videos to youtube do you think it will be a good version and a good solution for that?
Just check your account status on Starlink.com. As long as it shows your order with $99 deposit you're on track. Looks like supply and demand is a bit bottle necked right now so I recommend just being patient if you order is still active.
I have not gotten it because I don't see where I can ask them questions and get answers. Maybe someone here knows. What is the site to inquire. I lost it from when I looked before. Can I move from one city to another and take it with me. Say from Cagayan De Oro to Bohol for example. Is there a live person that I can ask questions to if I have any issues?
You can move your Starlink from one location to another, yes. You will not be able to speak to a live person. When you click on the "thumbs down" when asked if your question was answered you will be able to open a trouble ticket.
James, I've been lurking around your channel for over 5 years. You led me to chase my own PI dream and build a house in Ilocos Norte. Thanks for going first! I'm currently reviewing your videos from the start about footings and columns. Really glad you are reviewing starlink. May very well be my internet solution. Come visit us, when you and Ness are in Ilocos Norte!
My wife and I are also currently in Ilocos Norte, we've been living in Batac in her parent's retirement home since we arrived in October. We thought about settling here, but eventually decided to build our new home in Lipa, Batangas because this and another UA-cam channel made it looks so appealing as well as the close proximity to NCR and other places.
The other reason we decided not to build in Ilocos Norte is because her parents and siblings still reside in the U.S., and we didn't want to always be around all of her extended family who more times than not expect us to pay for everything. Lipa also has better medical facilities and has a climate that suites us better.
@@incon3037 we certainly understand about the issues of family. Being close is great and then sometimes not so great.
What is it about the Lipa climate you find better?
So glad to see someone else in IN!
@Andong and Udit Rudd We left the desert and heat back in Las Vegas and at times IN reminds us of that with the addition of humidity LOL.
Lipa has the 3rd coolest climate in Luzon, behind Baguio and Tagaytay since its elevated 1.025 ft. above sea level.
It's also not located on any earthquake fault lines, and it's shielded between Mr. Malepunyo and Mt. Macolod allowing less chance of severe typhoons since they act as a windbreak.
Also easier to travel since the STAR tollway and other highways run right through. Making it easy to travel north to Manila, Tagaytay, and Santa Rosa as well as south to San Juan, Batangas City or across the bay to Puerto Galera.
Playing catch up with your videos James, so I know this is a bit older, but It's great to see I have a lot of binge watching to do!!! Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you in the PI!!
Thanks James! Starlink is an incredible technology and is still evolving and improving in terms of satellite coverage. Good to see those ping and latency numbers since Im an online gamer!
hi bro.. from your experience, what games can be played with starlink's 200+ms latency?
@@agps4418 Yeah, more than 200ms wouldnt be good. I was going off the beta testing results of 20-40ms...
James thank you so much for your videos. I have watched your channel for many years. It's like being in a classroom. God bless you and your whole family. Please keep making videos. 🙏
We hooked ours up yesterday and the connection has been amazing. 250mbps and about 40ms latency but deep out of the city Negros Occidental. So far so good! no more load!
Not to give away the farm, but the 3rd episode I just published shows our entire house wired to the Starlink. Providing Internet to all 3 floors and the backyard. It's working better than PLDT because it's steady where PLDT has low data rates during heavy community usage times like around 9pm.
Thanks for the info. How is it when its raining?
@@jeceli2491 no issues. Works fine
Got one too. July 24 is my date. 100-200 Mbps
Thats a great back-up internet you got there James... But i notice your PLDT Fiber Upload Speed is a bit low. The DL/UL should be symmetrical. You might want to call their hotline for them to fix it remotely... BTW, I love watching your videos specially in 4K Ultra HD... 😍👍
Great video and informative post. I’m still about 18 months from retiring and moving to Subic Bay but I think this will be at least one alternative as we build our Dream home. Keep the content coming.
Very interesting. You’re getting better numbers there with Starlink than I get here in DFW with Spectrum.
Nice vlog as always James I'm looking at getting a system too although I live in Cebu City and don't have too many problems with PLDT. I love the entertainment area you've added and I'm always impressed with the way you respect the locals and have your weekly open gate. Great attitude...more power to you mate !
I missed the part of the review on the costs, intial and recurring. New sub.
Monthly subscription is P2,700.
Thank you very much James
The Texas Filipino has also recently installed his. I did want to get your input, so thank you. We bought on an island off Bohol a while ago (very remote) and are finally moving there in early July to build our new home. The island (CPG island) suffered very badly with the typhoon in Dec 21. So we need a reliable system. Your info has been very helpful.
I have watched with pleasure, you over the years with your very well designed and constructed Villa Feliz. Melchora even thought your Villa made sense, so we are Villa MelPedro. Keep doing what you do. You are an inspiration to us and I would think many many more. Cheers from Melchora and Peter
PS that guy that made the Starlink system was born in our country 😊
Hello James & Ness, I have a few friends that are using that, and they say that it is very nice. You should have total uninterrupted internet with that.
Bob Vila of the Philippines. 👌👌
Wow!!!! I love that we can avoid the usual red tape or Wifi Connection blockers by networks
Was waiting for your Starlink episode to happen… Excellent. Always helpful. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks James. Please say hello to Ness and the puppies for us.
For sure Joe! Thanks!
first video on Starlink in the PHI that Ive seen! great job! Very intereting video thanks! Great speeds for teh internet!
Good vlog James and this would be ideal for me when I start traveling. The price in the UK is £85 a month so it does have very good value in the Philippines. And even the upload speed is better than what you get in most hostels hotels and B&B's in the Philippines for sure.
Make sure if you're going to be traveling with it you get the RV account which is higher, but is what's needed to be able to use outside of an initial service radius.
Great video! Looking forward to business apps testing like Teams and Zoom. Thank you James!
Just add wifi extender from inside out that would help your connection
Nice vlog, sir hope you can also share if this work for a work from home setup with video calls.
That a good one good price 500 dallors and 600 keep it on all year , let us it dose drop
Good evening James and Necie😊😊
You could just run an ethernet cable to your outside patio with a wifi extender. You could also just plug your tv direct into the ethernet cable.
That was an option but I really wanted to try Starlink and avoid running cables.
Can't wait for this things inside my phone hardware
Starlink is a great option James specially in remote places.
Starlink looks like a good option thanks for sharing this!!
This is awesome. I was wondering if you could get it in the pi. Seems to work great. Now if only we could buy a tesla there without all the import fees!
You can now purchase this in the Philippines. Starlink.com
Hey James thank you for the review. My wife and I were curious about its performance in that neighborhood.
When it rains it stops. And when clouds stops. Sad to say.
Thats nice sir james.. how about typhoons? For sure starlink is very usefull.. 💯🙏😃
Thanks for sharing.
I think your connection will get better when you have the system accustomed to being hooked up in your area
It does get better after initial setup and it's fully calibrated. I just wanted to get a setup and review. I'll do a follow up after it's been operational for a short period.
Could I add another vote for a demo of a Zoom call or a Teams call between you and someone in the States? I’m happy to volunteer to be that other person for the purposes of the test!
Let's do it. Email me at mypidream@gmail.com and we'll set it up.
@@MyPIDream Will do!
Nice
Great review James. So if you have both systems up and running guests can use PLDT for example and Starlink for the TV on fun nights.
Yep.
This speed test was in many ways wrong because you are not pinging the same server.
PLDT gives much better result as it's pinging the nearest hub.
Change the server to be same and try again. Better some from abroad as most of services are running abroad servers.
wow its finally here
Once I move to Batangas. I'll get myself a starlink.
use a smart switch, then wired extension outside, rather than connected to the Starlink router
Very good information James; but how is the PLDT service reliability nowadays? Still issue of no service or is it solved since the ants attack?
Our PLDT service has been very good over the years. I'd say we have a 99.9% uptime.
appreciate your video nice👍
STARLINK IS DA BOMB!!!
Awesome!
Great content, James! Love the topic. Is your antenna intended to be portable? If you were to spend a few weeks in Baguio, could you take it with you?
Hey, I saw a few people ask about costs, a fiber optic in the Philippines; while I was working in Manila for the past six months, I was paying 2200 pesos a month for a solid fiber connection (300 down/25 up).
It's portable right out the box. The optional hardware is to static mount or make it more permanent in your home setup. We pay P2,899/month for PLDT. 500Mbps. Up is also good at around 200Mbps or better at times.
Does this speed in Sigaboy work because our signal poor PLDT IS POOR SIGNAL
The speed will be the same no matter where you live as long as you have an unobstructed view of the northern sky here in the Philippines. You should be able to achieve around 180Mbps or better unless the weather is bad (rain clouds).
Hi, living here in Bohol operating a award winning B&B only have WiFi really interested but been reading about issues getting the stuff through customs any update on this?
It's my belief this is an early adoption of system roll out here and once the initial deliveries are in place it will be smoother. We ordered early which might be why we had no issues.
Thanks James! 👍 👍
I greatly appreciate how you show us about Starlink Internet in the Philippines.
However, when it comes to the 150' extension cable (with connector Type-C), is the 150' the limit? Or can you and use a coupler to add the 75' & 150' or is it still possible to use USB (type-C) cable longer than 150'?
Assuming you bought the Starlink package in the U.S., does the power cord (that comes with the router) compatible for the 220v in the Philippines, or power adapter needed for it?
Does the router comes with an Ethernet port (to extend for switches)? If not, what are the options for people who prefers using wired Ethernet system (instead of wifi) inside their house/bldgs with multiple units.
Thank you so much for your help!
Theoretically using a coupler to connect both the 75' & 150' is possible but it might not provide enough DC power from the router to the antenna. DC power has more power drop than AC over thin wire. Best to contact Starlink and let customer support answer that question.
The Starlink router is rated at 100-240VAC so it can be used in both USA & Philippines.
The router does not come with an Ethernet port but there is a Ethernet adapter available at an additional cost and connects to the USB-C cable between the router and the antenna.
I also live in the Philippines and ordered Starlink for my farmland in the mountains. Now, I know you didn't mention the cost of the hardware, but...did you have to pay DHL a customs tax for delivery? I'm scared they will extort me again for delivering imported electronics. The last time I ordered something from the US, the DHL delivery guys forced me to pay more than 7k in fees before they handed over my goods. Luckily, my employer reimbursed me for the fees. This time, I don't have that luxury. Crossing my fingers!
USD$599 for the hardware. Shipping is free and no customs. Starlink has worked with the Philippine government for this rollout. The gateways are here in the Philippines so you'll have a Philippine IP and not USA.
@@MyPIDream Hello james, did you order it from the Philippines? and How long was the delivery time?
Great video as usual James but this time it concerns me more as be build a house in a more remote area in Bayabas Toril - Davao City and out there it's not possible to get PLDT like we had before living in Toril more in the center, so now we must look at althernative solutions as the Smart Bro we have now only delivers 5 Mbps if we're lucky. I am an IT-consultant and working from abroad so I need a good internet. I watched your video 2x and now I will order the Starlink and hopefully get as good results as you got over there. Keep up your video's I am a fan ;-)
Glad you found value in this episode. We've been active on Starlink for about 3 months now and I can say it's one of the best upgrades we've done here at Villa Feliz. 3 thumbs up...if I had 3 thumbs ;)
I think the issue withe your PLDT WiFi not properly working outside is due to the WiFi itself. Meaning, its the WiFi signal being too low hence the buffers... Upgrading to a better Access Point should solve it. Look at Unifi Accesspoints on a mesh configuration.
Thanks for the comment. I get the same issue just a few meters away from the PLDT fiber modem inside the house as well. Inside the router there are settings for power adjustment on both the 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz networks. Even at 100% it will not help if the network is congested. Neighbors also experience this same slow network at the same time.
@@MyPIDream Yeah the PLDT modems are crappy. Specially the newer ones with only the 2 antennas. From what I tested, those heat up and ends up disconnecting. Specially for plans that has 500+MB connections.
Although I'd live to see you test the starlink modem on the same area as your PLDT modem... Mine has yet to arrive and still stuck at Cebu customs... funny cause I was part of the preorder way back 2021. =\
@@MyPIDream Ummmm... perhaps change the wifi passwords from time to time? I am just an elstpuido kano, what do I know...?
Nice TV set up ..how do you weather proof it?
Please watch my How To Build A Pavilion series. It details the entire TV enclosure process. Thanks!
@@MyPIDream awesome thanks
Won’t Philippines weather affect much the Starlink? I know when we had a dish satellite cable we would have frequent interruptions when there is a storm. Also I did not realize how fast your fiber internet is in 5ghz that gives us hope if we decide to bring work there. But how much does that cost? Good vids as usual.
Weather is always a factor with satellite communications. Fortunately for the Philippines we have mostly good weather more than 50% of the year. Rainy/Dry seasons.
Our PLDT service is P2,899/month for 500Mbps.
Hi the problem with starlink is when it rains it stops and when middle day it stops sun spots the starlink tech said
Since it is wireless. Many other options available globe has a wireless stick works better.
Normally rain/clouds (heavy weather) will affect your antennas receive strength. The research I've done so far shows Starlink is not as susceptible to this issue as the older satellite dishes. I won't be able to confirm until we have rain. The weather has been very good since the install.
Since the Starlink antenna uses phase array technology and does not auto track satellites in geosynchronous orbit I suspect any issues with solar activity is null or rarely an issue. Again, I will report after more time with the system.
Lastly, Starlink has an optional wired Ethernet adapter for those who wish to hard wire their connection to their device or connect to a preferred router.
All in all, with 30 years of satellite experience, I am encouraged that his system is a winner for everyone.
😳😳😳very impressive🥰
Very nice 👍😊👍
Hi James I’m here in San Luis Batangas closer to you guys . I have a new V3 the new one that I bought in Pasadena CA. Last month. And I’m trying to install it and having a hard time logging in also at starlink. It’s been trying to figure it out today . No
Luck installing it. That would be great if you can help me.
Did you register your Starlink for your location in San Luis? If not, you need to contact Starlink as the systems are activated tied to the registration location.
@@MyPIDream thanks James finally it’s working now but still the reception still not great. PLDT works better for now maybe I still need to work on it.
Hi James, how does Starlink perform during heavy rains or cloudy weather?
During heavy rains we get drop outs but we notice no performance issues during clouds and light rain.
Good day, sir. I appreciate the explanation, but I have a question: Is the IP static?
No, your public IP is not static.
hi ......one question....what is the base and antenna made out of??? ex. metal , plastic
Some type of metal.
Texan Filipino uses the same. Thank Elon Musk! A backup for a nonreliable system like? ________
Smart and globe🤣🤣🤣
He actually uses the RV account where he can travel with his.
Wow!
James, where did you purchase the Starlink, was it a Mail purchase or is there service you sell the components in the PI. If it had to be mailed to uou, how long did it take and they mailed to uour PI address or do you have a mailing service in the states as most expats have.
Online. Starlink.com. Ordered in August '22 and received March '23.
You don't need a mailing address in the US as Starlink is now authorized in the Philippines.
Globe Smart will be history soon...
We ordered our star in May 2021. Starlink has sent it out but it’s been held by Philippines customs 10 days now. 😮😢😢😢
That's normal. You can expect release in the next few days.
Thx u. Appreciate you reply. 😊
can we attached switch hub to starlink so it can extend the network
We will be doing the same here. Standby for our configuration which might be a little different than most others.
Comparing PLDT Fibr with Starlink is like comparing a motorcycle to a car. They both have the same capabilities but have entirely different infrastructure.
Do you think, that it has enough power to watch the CCTV cams, to check what‘s going on at home, when you are somewhere on the way, and do you think, that it has enough power to operate your ‚smart-home‘, when you are somewhere on the way ?
You could easily integrate a POE CCTV system with Starlink.
Is this Starlink on subscription basis? For example: subscribe for march and stop in April then subscribe again in June something like that. Hope you can creat a video for that.
Subscription.
please can you add the link where you buy extra wire cable and tube
Sir, you can order all the accessories on the starling.com website. That's where I got mine.
I'm here in lipa..where and how did you order your starlink system?
www.starlink.com
Hi James H I Ness
James great pre- review video ! Thanks for the info. I was interested in knowing if other than going through the middleman (Filipino resellers) is there a cost difference? In your next review could you if possible touch on if you have noticed any atmospheric effects on the system..ie cloud cover or rain if applicable . I rely heavily upon a VPN to get my US television and the starlink system seems to offer a great solution for that , do you usually connect to the same VPN connection or switch locations? I use a linux based system (Magbox) and discovered that they ( my internet provider) blocks my Magbox connection, hence having to use a VPN but it can get flaky sometimes causing me to switch VPN connection locations at times routing from other countries which throws my regular internet browsing into a havoc.
Great questions Wayne. We use both commercial VPN and our private VPN from our VPN server back in the USA. I have videos on setting up client/server VPN's on the channel. I tested both during this initial setup/review and results were good. If you are using a commercial VPN you'll need to use an obfuscated VPN to avoid geofencing of your content. In NordVPN it is found under "Specialty Servers".
@@MyPIDream Thanks, check your e-mail please.
@@MyPIDream basically I need to connect the AC68U back to my TP Link router once I have the VPN setup on the AC68U. wirelessly.
The AC68U is one of the best routers still for user configuration. Make sure you replace the stock ASUS firmware with Merlin. You have much more control on your configuration with Merlin.
@@MyPIDream Thanks for your pointing me in the direction I need to go, BTW I did view your VPN video and picked up a few pointers. my PPR now is to connect the VPN configured RT-AC68U to my existing router(The TP Link) , any points on that phase of the connection? maybe trying thru WDS or WPS?
How did you get yours released from customs!? Mines been stuck for 20 days waiting NTC permit..
You should see it released for delivery soon. Looking back mine took about 3 weeks.
How come you were able to get it delivered? I thought all of them are stuck in customs office, coz no one give them 'incentive' to release it.
No issues with customs clearance. SOP. Usually less than 1 week in customs. I've received almost 200 packages over 6 years without one customs issue.
@@MyPIDream Mine, same as many many other people's Starlink kits are stuck in Customs for over 5 weeks now.
I would love to know how Starlink does with zoom and teams calls for business.
We'll test it and report.
How did you get it through customs ? Mine supposedly is waiting for an import license since march 7
Ours came in around 3 weeks sitting in customs. I hear there is currently a bottleneck and Starlink is working the issue. If your subscription starts before delivery they will credit you.
I saw the monthly rate, would you be able to say how much the total start up is? If you already said it sorry I might have missed it.
In the Philippines it's 30,000 Pesos for the hardware in the large box. Then 2,700 Pesos per month for the internet.
Just a question, we received a balance due already despite we havent received the satellite dish yet, is it the same on your case?
I immediately paid any balances which might have expedited delivery but if you do have a subscription charge and you do not have physical delivery yet Starlink will credit your account.
What if it rains though? And is it just a one buy? No monthly dues?
Buy the equipment and the monthly service is P2,700/month or about USD$49.
hello sir please us how to order
hi sir james, where i cud buy starlink the entire package?
starlink.com
I'm in Davao. If I buy it but only want to turn on the service during months that I'm having issues with my ISP can I do that with no issues or do I have to keep the subscription going year round? Termination fee or I can turn it on and off daily, monthly?
I'd check with Starlink but I believe there is a storage agreement package for periods of inactivity as you are describing.
Are you able to share it to your neighbors?
If your neighbor was close enough or you use an amplified AP then you could share with your neighbor.
If you're a gamer, is the Starlink upload speed an issue?
I would say if you're a serious gamer this might be a show stopper as the upload speeds are not high.
Hi James , can I use the starlink in the Philippines and take it to another country when I go on vacation to Abu Dhabi ?
From talking to others this is possible although you might have to register with Starlink if your area of responsibility is other than where you originally registered. Best to contact Starlink customer service.
So is it waterproof if I mount it outside? I seen you had a pole as an accessory
The antenna is meant to be mounted outdoors and the Gen 2 Starlink router has an IP54 rating.
@@MyPIDream I see thank you
hi, may I ask how far from the router before you lose the signal from starlink?
The distance from the router to the pavilion in the backyard where I am using Internet is about 75ft. I imagine the router will cover about 150ft LOS but would be much shorter if there are any obstructions in-between.
How long did it take to arrive after ordering.
About 2 weeks.
The monthly cost is not that much but how much is it for the system self ?
USD$599
The usual 5 GHZ at the posts is where the hackers connect directly to their homes with their own Modems at the expense of my account or billed to my account ..this is how I caught some of my decent neighbors linked to my account...both pldt and globe🙄
You should change your password on your modem/router. You can also change the configuration on your modem/router to only allow specific hardware to connect such as only your phone/tablets/computers.
@@MyPIDream had my pldt disconnected bcoz pldt kept billing me despite we didn't have any connection anymore and no lineman ever came to fix it ...later I learned their Subcontractor Engr was my neighbor👀🤷 so that was their anomalous deals until now ...I kept changing my password daily but then they also can change it daily thru the web🙄🙄 until I just gave it up.. now we have globe and we initially had same issues so I emailed them and complained and mentioned this schemes and later Globe sent an IT guy from Manila HQ came to my house and inspected the lines and gave us a password from a new modem that until now works and we never had connection problems ever since..🥷🥴 hayyy you're lucky Ness that James knows all these complicated IT things and networks...and at exclusive subdivisions.. no one messes with your cables or wifis😜😊🧐
When did you guys order yours ?
Last summer, maybe August.
please can you give me the part number of extra cord 100ft compatible the cord 75ft
The optional parts can be ordered directly from the Starlink website shop.starlink.com
i wanted to ask i will put a mobile version on my suv for traveling in ph what do you think ?
so like take the mobile version with me on like ship travel or driving around making real live videos to youtube do you think it will be a good version and a good solution for that?
Yes, they offer several variations. The RV version, or now called "Roam" is great for traveling.
I have ordered but no email from starlink.... What to do?
Just check your account status on Starlink.com. As long as it shows your order with $99 deposit you're on track. Looks like supply and demand is a bit bottle necked right now so I recommend just being patient if you order is still active.
New sub here 😊🇵🇭👍🏼
Thanks for subbing!
Dude how long did it take? custom delay???
Once I got the notification for shipping it was in the Philippines in just a few days. I believe around 1 week in customs.
hi sir may i know all possible mode of payment for monthly fee? can we pay via gcash/paymaya as well? thank you
I believe all payments are made using a credit card only.
Any information on making contact to order starlink from Philippines. Website address.
starlink.com
Do you have any link we’re can buy thank you
starlink.com or you can watch my next video which addresses Starlink questions and answers.
I have not gotten it because I don't see where I can ask them questions and get answers. Maybe someone here knows.
What is the site to inquire. I lost it from when I looked before.
Can I move from one city to another and take it with me. Say from Cagayan De Oro to Bohol for example.
Is there a live person that I can ask questions to if I have any issues?
You can move your Starlink from one location to another, yes. You will not be able to speak to a live person. When you click on the "thumbs down" when asked if your question was answered you will be able to open a trouble ticket.
@@MyPIDream thank you so much. This is very helpful information. 😀