Starlink Internet - 6 Months Later...Do We Like It?

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @jed2055
    @jed2055 Рік тому +4

    Good, responsible, unbiased opinion. Thank you Ed.
    I know of another con that I haven't heard ANYONE list. Shared IP numbers. This where the ISP, Starlink in this case, share the same IP number up between several (many?) users. If a user wanted to log into their home network from outside, IE Wide Area Network or WAN, for the purposes of checking their security camera or pulling a file from a home PC, with Starlink they cannot do that. There are cloud=based solutions but that's another story and will cost more.
    Also for gamers, (you don't strike me as a gamer Ed :-) a shared IP is not the best for some games or a Playstation PS4 or PS5. Not sure why but my son tells me so.
    The other issue with Starlink is the cost of its mesh WiFi extenders. it's too late for you Ed but anyone else considering extending their WiFi around a big home or on multiple floors, etc they should purchase the Starlink Ethernet adapter then bypass the Starlink router (it's in the app) then connect your own good quality router that may all by itself supply sufficient signal for your house BUT with your own router you can use cheaper extenders as and where needed and don't cost a whole lot of dollars either.
    With your own router you can also fiddle with lots of switches that can make your signal even better, dodge channel clashes for one and far easier to hook up cameras into the barn, henhouse, front gate, or whatever. So that's what I will be doing. To get a static IP you could pay for a dirt cheap service that has a static IP option and bond it to your Starlink service inside a dual WAN router. That way you get a static IP and the benefits of it for not much more money. Just a thought.
    Thaks for your video Mr Nyberg. Appreciate the honesty; a rare thing these days, especially on the internet.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      This is great info and I'm going to pin your comment at the top. You have a much deeper knowledge of what the current challenges are! Thanks for adding to the conversation, it is very much appreciated! And yes, I think my gaming days ended with Donkey Kong ;-)

    • @michellemilton4289
      @michellemilton4289 Рік тому

      I travel a lot for work, and also don't understand tech very well. I'm looking into starlink because the internet in my rural area is horrible. Are you saying that you shouldn't have video doorbells synced with starlink? Or are you saying starlink won't connect to them? Being away from home I check my cameras frequently, but my current internet is so slow my playback is buffered.

  • @thewandering-mind
    @thewandering-mind Рік тому +1

    Ordered starlink today. Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @Behaviorsinking
    @Behaviorsinking Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Nybergs for your Feedback. I live in a rural area in Europe without high speed internet. I ordered my Starlink system today and I am looking forward to be able to work from home properly. Greetings from Europe!

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Awesome!! I’m glad you’ll be able to work from home, it sure makes life a bit easier! Good luck to you and cheers from America!!

  • @TJ-bk9vf
    @TJ-bk9vf Рік тому +5

    It was a life saver for me. The best internet I could get locally was 30mbs for $100 a month. I was lucky to get 2 mb of it most of the time. This was such a game changer for me. If my wife was ever streaming something it would cripple whatever I was doing (gaming). Now I never even notice if she's streaming.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      I was in the same boat...very happy to finally have decent internet speeds!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @angiecrabtree508
    @angiecrabtree508 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for the review. When nothing else is available & we're paying over $400 a month for Direct TV & ViaSat, this is a no brainer for us. It'll pay for itself in less than 3 months. I purchased 2 days ago when it finally became available for us. Just hope it works because we do have around 3 to 5% obstruction. We bought the pole too to get it a little higher.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Awesome! I think you’ll be happy with it, especially with the prices you have been paying! Good luck!

  • @Ironsja11
    @Ironsja11 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad to hear it works so well, I'm a couple counties directly south of you and in need of decent internet! Cellular hotspot isn't cutting it anymore.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  10 місяців тому +1

      You'll like it! Still getting great speeds compared to what I had before…

    • @Ironsja11
      @Ironsja11 7 місяців тому

      Just activated my starlink today after getting a pole set up that would allow the dish to shoot over the pine trees. Speeds are fantastic! Thanks again for your information and have a great spring!@@UpNorthNybergs

  • @timothyrogers5897
    @timothyrogers5897 Рік тому +1

    Even as an Ohio State Buckeye I really appreciate your review, as I am in the middle of trenching and setting up. Thank You.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Haha!! We finally have a good rivalry again! Good luck Tim, you’ll like it!

  • @rogerbelanger295
    @rogerbelanger295 Рік тому +1

    I’m also satisfied with the product. I live in a Danish community. I thought maybe you were from my area at first.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Good to hear Roger, I hope the product stays good for many years to come ;-) Thanks for watching!

  • @kenwhitman1055
    @kenwhitman1055 Рік тому +1

    Go Blue! Your speed is excellent given other post

  • @anniecochrane3359
    @anniecochrane3359 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I appreciated your clear and practical review of Starlink

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      You bet Annie, glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching!

  • @Jasons_Arcade_PLUS
    @Jasons_Arcade_PLUS Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the great explanation and review of Starlink. We are just waiting for our area to be within coverage. Good to know it’s a reliable option.

  • @jasonmendoza8099
    @jasonmendoza8099 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this honest review. I am in a remote area as well in Central Wisconsin. What I was most concerned was the reliability of the network. Because I work in IT is will still have to have DSL as back up but you answered my worries of uptime and outage resolution times. As the person in the pinned comment stated the shared IP might be worrisome for security camera access but I can do without. In addition for other nerds you can purchase the Ethernet adapter and bypass the Starlink router to use your own device and utilize a cheaper mesh option if you choose. The “bypass router” is available in the app so no additional networking knowledge is needed to execute this optional setup.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Hi Jason, thanks for the comment! Good router information, Starlink has made it less difficult to order other mesh systems, and they are a lot cheaper. I just decided to go with their system because I also wanted to give a review on how well it works. So far, it has worked well.
      I am happy with the reliability, I too work from home in online marketing and needed a reliable system. I also have a backup system, I use a Verizon MiFi. I can see the cell tower from my house, so it is an adequate backup. So far though, I haven't needed it yet. Good luck with the Starlink system if you choose to go that route!

  • @godwinanyaele2521
    @godwinanyaele2521 Рік тому +1

    I really want to try starlink soon, many thanks for the insight.

  • @juleswinnfield826
    @juleswinnfield826 Рік тому +1

    Nice. Had my wife watch this.... she's the Wiffy expert for us. Ha. All sounds good, we're still 5-7 years away from moving further north. Yes that "Team from the North" is strong this year... ugh. Buckeye by birth here, born and raised in N.E. Ohio, Michigan resident for combined 27 years.... still loyal to the Buckeyes.... lol. Hopefully Michigan will represent the Big 10 well and put a whoooopppping on the SEC. Thanks for the vid and your time.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment Jules! UM finally has been good the last couple of years, it had been a pretty long dry spell against your Bucks...hopefully the series will stay competitive for years to come!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @lemonskyshen1882
    @lemonskyshen1882 Рік тому +3

    Thanks and correct one information that, 150Mbps is Mega bit per second, while not Mega Byte per second.
    We(engineers) always use lower case "b" to stand bits, while upper case "B" bytes.
    1 Bytes = 8 bits
    ISP always love bigger performance number to make people happy(every body love big number).
    So 150M bit/second = 18.75M Byte/second, and ISP definitely choose 150 number.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      You are absolutely correct…I wish I could go back and redo the video and be more specific. Hopefully, people will read the comments and get the accurate info…thanks for the clarification!!

  • @JonDoe-ln6nl
    @JonDoe-ln6nl Рік тому +3

    Love the two flags, but one is improperly displayed (sorry to nitpick) … blue field white stars should be in the upper left corner when hung vertically. Go Blue!!

  • @craigschray4486
    @craigschray4486 Рік тому +1

    I'd love to see a video of your hometheater set-up

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Haha Craig!! I did have an awesome one a decade ago, now just a regular tv 🙁. I don’t have as much time anymore to watch movies, however, I probably watch way too much college football and basketball…hehe

  • @tranquilitybase6417
    @tranquilitybase6417 Рік тому +1

    Love my Starlink! Go BUCKS!

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Yes! So far so good, Go Bucks until we play each other! 😆

  • @markhales5545
    @markhales5545 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video! How is the upload speed? Is it slow during over cast day days or rainy days?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  6 місяців тому

      Sorry for the late response.... The upload is around 15-20 Mbps. I haven't noticed much difference during cloudy weather or even when it's raining. Others may disagree...

  • @felipegonzalezc.3069
    @felipegonzalezc.3069 Рік тому +1

    We live in Alba, we have poor signal here, I was thinking to get one used standard SL kit, I hope it works here. Greetings

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Awesome!! Good luck!! I think you’ll be happy :-)

  • @wieb72
    @wieb72 Рік тому +1

    Those cons won't bother me a bit if it works. Got notified yesterday that it's available for me after waiting almost 3 months. Paid for it and it's on the way. Going to do a pole in yard like you did in other video. Thanks.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Excellent! I am still very satisfied with the Starlink. I've heard some rumors that speeds are slowing down due to many users, I haven't experienced any performance issues yet, but keeping a watchful eye on my speeds. Let me know if you have any questions, good luck with the installation!

  • @Midwest_Geek
    @Midwest_Geek Рік тому +1

    Hey thanks for making this review video. One thing i didnt see in the comments either but any issues on cloudy or rainy days with service? How is it inpacted if so? Just slows down or no connection at all.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Great question, should have mentioned that. The only service interruption that I've noticed is when we get a severe thunderstorm. We don't usually experience many of those up in N. MI. What we do get is a lot of cloudy days, pretty much all winter long. During this period, I haven't noticed any decrease in speeds or connectivity. I hope this helps!!

    • @Midwest_Geek
      @Midwest_Geek Рік тому +1

      Awesome. Thanks for the response.

  • @CoryWeaver-n3j
    @CoryWeaver-n3j Рік тому +1

    Moving to a home next to Lake Skegemog,. This was super helpful! Would you say that you remain overall pleased with your service?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Congrats! That is a beautiful area...I was just there a couple of weeks ago. Yes, we are still very satisfied with Starlink. The speeds have remained consistent...hoping it stays that way! Welcome to the neighborhood!

  • @mikewillhoite8876
    @mikewillhoite8876 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the effort, great information. Except it’s mega bits not mega bytes. Little “b”.

  • @dwayneloftice2326
    @dwayneloftice2326 Рік тому +1

    Excellent review. Wish I had known about it before I purchased Brand "X"

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Thanks Dwayne!! I hope the other brand is still doing the job for you! Thanks for watching!

  • @somethingclever1234
    @somethingclever1234 5 місяців тому +1

    3:40 you're welcome

  • @bmahar
    @bmahar Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. Giving it a try. BTW....the US flag on your wall is hung incorrectly. The union (star field) is always upper left when hung vertically.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I fixed it a few weeks ago, someone else pointed it out to me...glad they did! Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!!

  • @HeavyChevy32
    @HeavyChevy32 10 місяців тому

    First time watcher, live in SW MI, go blue! Random question, do you know a John Nyberg? Worked around the SW MI area

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  10 місяців тому

      Hey Chevy, I have many relatives in Michigan but John over that way doesn’t ring a bell. Go Blue!! What a game!!

  • @clayhamric4912
    @clayhamric4912 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the Info. Too bad Michigan isn't in the SEC where real football is played. It looks like starlink is my best option Go Vols!

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      You bet, glad it was helpful!! Enjoy the football season, should be another good one!! 〽️

  • @toneloc79
    @toneloc79 9 місяців тому +1

    hi from iowa

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  9 місяців тому

      Hello there! I always love my Iowa visits. My good friend does the Raigbrai every year.

  • @CideryFromScratch
    @CideryFromScratch Рік тому +1

    Awesome Job! The Mesh network capability is definitely a pro! Can you hard-wire connect into the mesh receivers?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Thanks! I do not know the answer, my guess is no. I think being completely wireless is the goal.

  • @felipegonzalezc.3069
    @felipegonzalezc.3069 Рік тому +1

    With only the router how many devices you think can be covered with decent signal?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Dang, that’s a good question…it really depends on where the devices are located throughout the house. If they are close by you could handle quite a few, say 10 or more. Of course, all those devices will be using their share of the bandwidth.

  • @fishnsled
    @fishnsled Рік тому +1

    We are on the wait list after exhausting all other options in are area. Options are available but no room to expand their current system and no dates for new towers going up. We were told next summer for Starlink. What mesh system did you install? We bought Google's system (it was on sale) and it made the world of difference within the home and around the property with the lousy internet connection we have, very slow speed.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear you are waiting...you will like this system and it is worth the wait. The Mesh system I got was from Starlink (Mesh Nodes), I have seen others use a cheaper setup (UA-cam has videos) versus going with Starlink, but I figured it would be less of a hassle to go with a system that was designed to work well together. I don't think it is too difficult to use another Mesh system. Thanks for watching and good luck!

  • @lesliegetz1848
    @lesliegetz1848 Рік тому +1

    Are you guys Iowa based? I saw Davenport Century Link when you were comparing speeds. We are from Waterloo area.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Hi Leslie, we are just n N. Lower Michigan…Starlink is a bit weird in that respect, it shows my IP address in Chicago. I am going to add a VPN soon…thanks for watching!

  • @lvnmykdz
    @lvnmykdz Рік тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @MrMintville
    @MrMintville 11 місяців тому +1

    How does it hold up when it's covered in show or ice?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  11 місяців тому +1

      Good question…we get a lot of both & luckily, it has a heating element that you control via the app. If I see a storm coming, I’ll turn it on for a couple of days. Melts everything…

  • @kimmyksbro3116
    @kimmyksbro3116 Рік тому +1

    I dont think the price is too bad
    You get good, and reliable internet anywhere
    You can get starlink for RV, and drive anywhere, or get it on a boat, sail to Africa, or an island somewhere
    I dont know how much it cost to install fiber, for example

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Agreed!! Price is comparable to what we were paying for a much slower service…

  • @bchap99
    @bchap99 Рік тому +1

    I just received my approved purchase for the system in my area. I have 7 days to decide to buy or not. One question, do you have to run an ethernet cable to the starlink stand / antenna back into your house to the router? Or, can you connect the antenna to the router wirelessly? I'm a bit confused on that part. Thanks

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Good question! Unfortunately, you do have to run the cable from the Starlink “dish” back to the router. It wasn’t too difficult, just takes a bit of time. Obviously the closer to the router the better. Good luck!!

  • @davidcharleston1314
    @davidcharleston1314 Рік тому +1

    Agreed is a bit high priced for equipment but cheap line rental for the speeds and the availability where you get these speeds nothing comes as close

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Yeah a bit steep, we don’t really have too many options, so I am still pretty happy with the speeds. As more people get online it may drastically change but for now all good. Thanks for watching David!

  • @reddawn5297
    @reddawn5297 Рік тому +1

    I wonder if they’ll ever offer a install service. Isn’t starlink still technically in beta?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      That would be nice! If they continue not providing installation, it could encourage a cottage industry. I believe it is out of beta, but not 100% sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @fxancisco_
    @fxancisco_ Рік тому

    Nice review 👍🏼

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated Francisco!! Thanks for watching!

  • @Pmitchstudios
    @Pmitchstudios Рік тому +1

    Was this video uploaded with the capability of starlink?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +2

      Yes it was, the upload is a lot better than what I had before…

    • @Pmitchstudios
      @Pmitchstudios Рік тому

      @@UpNorthNybergs i ordered my starlink a few months ago and just got it yesterday, we had no capability for any company to come out and put internet/fiber in. So we resorted to starlink and received it yesterday. Coming from the city where wifi is easily accessible, your video explained everything perfectly and now we are absolutely blown away with how our starlink works. Granted its only been less than 24 hours upon set up, we have absolutely no complaints

  • @montagepl
    @montagepl Рік тому +1

    Is it allowed to make hotspot from StarLink and share Internet with neighbours?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      That’s a real good question…I believe it would work. Neighbors need to be very close to the router… I’m sure it is against Starlink’s terms of service though.

  • @SemperFiNative
    @SemperFiNative Рік тому +1

    How do you add Wi-Fi and extra outputs to the system?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      There are Wi-Fi extenders that you can add to the system, I decided on a mesh system and chose the Starlink Wi-Fi routers, they are a bit pricey, but they work and integrate seamlessly. Can you elaborate on the “outputs” question?

  • @7511fsm
    @7511fsm Рік тому +1

    Nice video. FYI, your American flag is hung wrong. The canton (star field) is always to the upper left.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Dang! You are right, I was thinking you were talking about my truck magnets. I had two brothers in the Navy and they never corrected me…thanks for the education, fixing right away!

    • @7511fsm
      @7511fsm Рік тому +1

      @@UpNorthNybergs No worries. Just wanted to let you know about it. 🤙

  • @LarryTansinda
    @LarryTansinda Рік тому

    I Just received my Starlink kit and followed the installation guide but unable to see the Starlink under my networks in order to setup. Not sure what to do….any help will be appreciated.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      We’re you able to download the app and see it there?

  • @user-qw1hf9hr6z
    @user-qw1hf9hr6z Рік тому +1

    Great video
    Please turn your flag around so its probably hung stars always upper left

  • @RagnarCrumpets
    @RagnarCrumpets Рік тому

    Megabits not Megabytes. But awesome review all the same. Just ordered one 😁

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Yeah, I got a bit cornfused ;-) Thanks for watching and good luck!!

  • @felipegonzalezc.3069
    @felipegonzalezc.3069 Рік тому

    40 devices? At home?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Unfortunately yes, we have a lot of wireless devices. 13 heating zones, plus cameras, TVs, computers, the list goes on…

  • @jeffkustes8563
    @jeffkustes8563 Рік тому +1

    Starlink continued to bill me when they knew my service was diwn and even after I sent my equipment back to them. I paid $1548 forfour months

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Dang Jeff, that sucks, thanks for sharing your experience. I haven’t dealt with their customer service at all and I hope I never have to based on your experience. I hope they do the right thing!

    • @jeffkustes8563
      @jeffkustes8563 Рік тому

      They are frickin awful. I literally have more than 80 messages back and forth with them. My service worked from August 2022 til mid December 2022. I could use it for five months before it went down completely. It was great when it worked. But once it went down it wouldn't work anymore no matter what was tried. I tried for three months to get it to work. messaging them back and forth, back and forth, sending equipment back and forth, back and forth. I finally gave up and cancelled the service in April and they billed me for the months that it wasn't usable. I negotiated two months service refund ($135 X 2) and a $250 equipment refund but I have yet to receive it. They have told me three times that they would send it to me, but I haven't received it. That's been since April. Absolutely Insane. Absolutely insane.

  • @kimmyksbro3116
    @kimmyksbro3116 Рік тому +1

    Megabit and megabyte is not the same
    Your VDSL
    Give you 15 megabyte a sec
    Thats 120 megabit
    Thats fantastic
    150 megabyte in a sec
    Would give you an internet connection at 1,2 gigabit
    Or 1200 Megabit
    Starlink is faster than gigabit?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Hello, duly noted…I’ll correct if I update in another 6 months. Thanks for pointing it out and thanks for watching!

    • @kimmyksbro3116
      @kimmyksbro3116 Рік тому +1

      @@UpNorthNybergs maybe someday
      Starlink selling gigabit internet

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Haha, fingers crossed ;-)

    • @kimmyksbro3116
      @kimmyksbro3116 Рік тому

      @@UpNorthNybergs Never say never
      Look where we are today
      You can get reliable and fast internet anywhere

  • @johncreekmore
    @johncreekmore Рік тому +1

    You need to feature american flag

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      I have a nice one that I was hoping to install last year but the one I wanted was back ordered, it finally arrived and I hope to install a bit later this spring or early summer. Thanks for watching!

  • @shadylane99
    @shadylane99 Рік тому +1

    All i wanted to know was the ping.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому

      Not a gamer, so I can’t give any experience on gaming functionality.

  • @joefrassica4017
    @joefrassica4017 Рік тому +1

    Your US flag is hanging backwards

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Joe, I fixed it a few months ago. A good learning experience for me…thanks for watching!

  • @Whizzo333
    @Whizzo333 Рік тому +2

    Hughes and Viasat are beyond horrible…..total rip off.