Excellent video!! You're the first guy to make an easy to understand video on what is exactly what with starlink. None of that other vlogging horseshit. Thank you
Starlink has cells that are designated ocean or land - many inland waterways (ie. rivers, lakes, intracoastal and coastal) are considered land under those designations.
Hello, I am planning to purchase a boat in Saint Petersburg Florida. I will be motoring to Galveston Texas. They tell me that the plan with equipment will cost me somewhere in the range of $3000 2500 towards the kit and 250 towards the 50 GB. Would that help me with my guidance systems on my computer?
You would only need Mobile Priority data when in areas marked as ocean (typically just the gulf). You may not even need the Flat HP dish. Here's our full guide to Starlink options: www.rvmobileinternet.com/starlink - if you're a member, feel free to follow up with questions in our forums.
Agree this is better than other maritime satellite options out there, and is still much better than cellular when there is no reception. However, this is an obvious boat tax when compared to RV/Roam/Mobility plans. It would be much better if it was 50gb priority data and than unlimited low bandwidth data thereafter.
We have been using Mobile Regional. We spend most of our time in an anchorage near the marina, a few days each month in the marina, and a few days each month "traveling" by boat. We recently got "dinged" for using it on the ocean...we suspect it was the few days we were traveling. My question...can we continue to use our Mobile Regional plan and simply "opt-in" to the Mobile Priority Data for coverage on the few times we are traveling on "open water"?
Yes, you can switch to Mobile Priority or add by GB as needed (just released our story covering the changes that happened last night - video coming soon) - www.rvmobileinternet.com/starlink-revamps-its-plans-priority-levels-and-network-tiers/
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter thank you for this reply! I read through your page update and it was very helpful. One more question...Our email from Starlink says our service will be interrupted unless we make a change to our plan by May 9. I don't want to opt-in to Mobile Priority unless we are "traveling" because I think that being at anchor, just a few hundred yards off shore, is still considered "land use" but I'm afraid to do nothing because I don't want to lose service! If I do nothing and lose service, I can simply make a change then and service will reinstate, correct? Sorry for all the questions! Starlink is VERY confusing.
@@amywoschekschmidt1440 You are correct that you don't have to switch to mobile priority. The interruption would only come if you were in an area considered Ocean data by the black hexagons on the map. You can choose to wait to opt-in when that happens or if you know you'll be traveling into an area, you can opt-in just before then. You can opt-out when you are finished. Blue hexagon areas which can extend into the water are considered land use so verify with the starlink map on your exact location to see what kind of data it requires. If you change to mobile priority, then all 50GB of your priority data is used first, even if you are on land so that means you would still have to buy more. Mobile Priority opt-in is usually the best scenario for most boaters that spend the majority of their time by land.
@@HaileyYoung-669 The Opt-in & Opt-out options usually happen within about 15 minutes or if you change plans to mobile priority, it should be a pretty quick change over (~15 mins) for your service to resume.
This is a rip-off. $5 per GB as opposed to $1 per GB on the $1000 plan. 50 GB per month is not a viable amount and the unlimited non-priority data is non-existent when island hopping in the Pacific. 100 to 150 GB for $250 or even $300 per month ($2/GB) would be sufficient and affordable.
Its not expensive if you use the internet for everything you do. Like weather,news,e mail,movies,youtube,music,podcasts and you are 1000 miles from land. Its fantastic. Then once back on land pause youre account till next voyage.
This is a news report about a new plan option. There's nothing to show. If you want the plan, go to Starlink's website and click on their Maritime option.
Much more affordable than other available open ocean satellite options (which cost in the thousands of dollars per month for super slow speeds and super low data limits.).
@@jimjam7087 Considering "Mobile - Regional" is $150 & "Mobile - Global" is $200, this Maritime plan now called Mobile Priority is actually fitting a good niche spot for users. Many boaters and cruisers are adapting to this plan plus Starlink also made the ability to opt-in from either Mobile plan at $2/GB and pay for only the priority data you need while on the ocean or in- motion. That gives users a lot of control over when they use their priority data which is only needed on the open ocean. Users now can also go up and down in plans as they see fit like dropping down to a mobile - regional plan when in port, so the plans have become a lot more polished.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter A lot of the anchorages I frequent are considered as ocean by Starlink, despite being next to land. If I was sailing inter-ocean, then I would agree. But for coastal use when at anchor, the new plans do not work for myself any many other sailors I have spoken with. Data anxiety is also now a problem, requiring the user to plan and adaptively manage their network. Modern devices are not setup for metered accounts with limited data. Forgetting to disable Onedrive, for example, can result in a massive bill when paying per gb. If using the maritime plan, the priority data gets used whether you are at see or on land. Again, if Starlink shaped their download speeds once all the priority data is used up, this would be much better. I've started using Trip Mode on my mac which helps manage data, but there is no actively developed version for Windows - you should consider looking into this as it would be helpful for your viewers.
This is amazing. Blows my mind. After considering irridium go just a month ago. I waited and glad for it.
Excellent video!! You're the first guy to make an easy to understand video on what is exactly what with starlink. None of that other vlogging horseshit. Thank you
Can you please explain term "on land or inland waterways"
THANK YOU
Starlink has cells that are designated ocean or land - many inland waterways (ie. rivers, lakes, intracoastal and coastal) are considered land under those designations.
Hello, I am planning to purchase a boat in Saint Petersburg Florida. I will be motoring to Galveston Texas. They tell me that the plan with equipment will cost me somewhere in the range of $3000 2500 towards the kit and 250 towards the 50 GB. Would that help me with my guidance systems on my computer?
You would only need Mobile Priority data when in areas marked as ocean (typically just the gulf). You may not even need the Flat HP dish. Here's our full guide to Starlink options: www.rvmobileinternet.com/starlink - if you're a member, feel free to follow up with questions in our forums.
Agree this is better than other maritime satellite options out there, and is still much better than cellular when there is no reception. However, this is an obvious boat tax when compared to RV/Roam/Mobility plans. It would be much better if it was 50gb priority data and than unlimited low bandwidth data thereafter.
That is how the new plans work (updated after this video) when on in an area defined as land: ua-cam.com/video/l3cTo53t-bs/v-deo.html
Why would you get this instead of paing $2 per gb? given that would be $100, plus regional plan cost? thanks
We usually do recommend getting Mobile Regional and adding priority data as you need it - it's far more flexible.
We have been using Mobile Regional. We spend most of our time in an anchorage near the marina, a few days each month in the marina, and a few days each month "traveling" by boat. We recently got "dinged" for using it on the ocean...we suspect it was the few days we were traveling. My question...can we continue to use our Mobile Regional plan and simply "opt-in" to the Mobile Priority Data for coverage on the few times we are traveling on "open water"?
Yes, you can switch to Mobile Priority or add by GB as needed (just released our story covering the changes that happened last night - video coming soon) - www.rvmobileinternet.com/starlink-revamps-its-plans-priority-levels-and-network-tiers/
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter thank you for this reply! I read through your page update and it was very helpful. One more question...Our email from Starlink says our service will be interrupted unless we make a change to our plan by May 9. I don't want to opt-in to Mobile Priority unless we are "traveling" because I think that being at anchor, just a few hundred yards off shore, is still considered "land use" but I'm afraid to do nothing because I don't want to lose service! If I do nothing and lose service, I can simply make a change then and service will reinstate, correct? Sorry for all the questions! Starlink is VERY confusing.
Did you get reinstated right away or do you have to wait?
@@amywoschekschmidt1440 You are correct that you don't have to switch to mobile priority. The interruption would only come if you were in an area considered Ocean data by the black hexagons on the map. You can choose to wait to opt-in when that happens or if you know you'll be traveling into an area, you can opt-in just before then. You can opt-out when you are finished.
Blue hexagon areas which can extend into the water are considered land use so verify with the starlink map on your exact location to see what kind of data it requires.
If you change to mobile priority, then all 50GB of your priority data is used first, even if you are on land so that means you would still have to buy more. Mobile Priority opt-in is usually the best scenario for most boaters that spend the majority of their time by land.
@@HaileyYoung-669 The Opt-in & Opt-out options usually happen within about 15 minutes or if you change plans to mobile priority, it should be a pretty quick change over (~15 mins) for your service to resume.
Thanks!
It appears to be a very expensive option, yes, expensive to Connect to Cruise 😮😮
This is a rip-off. $5 per GB as opposed to $1 per GB on the $1000 plan. 50 GB per month is not a viable amount and the unlimited non-priority data is non-existent when island hopping in the Pacific. 100 to 150 GB for $250 or even $300 per month ($2/GB) would be sufficient and affordable.
In tahiti 1 GB is 30.00
Its not expensive if you use the internet for everything you do. Like weather,news,e mail,movies,youtube,music,podcasts and you are 1000 miles from land. Its fantastic.
Then once back on land pause youre account till next voyage.
Please show us how to do it instead of telling us. Now I know why I still don't know how
This is a news report about a new plan option. There's nothing to show. If you want the plan, go to Starlink's website and click on their Maritime option.
Well, STILL too much money.
Affordable??? Lol!! Those prices are ridiculous!
Much more affordable than other available open ocean satellite options (which cost in the thousands of dollars per month for super slow speeds and super low data limits.).
You have no clue
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Very true, but still an obvious boat tax when compared to regular mobile/RV/Roam plans. Not every boat owner is minted.
@@jimjam7087 Considering "Mobile - Regional" is $150 & "Mobile - Global" is $200, this Maritime plan now called Mobile Priority is actually fitting a good niche spot for users. Many boaters and cruisers are adapting to this plan plus Starlink also made the ability to opt-in from either Mobile plan at $2/GB and pay for only the priority data you need while on the ocean or in- motion. That gives users a lot of control over when they use their priority data which is only needed on the open ocean. Users now can also go up and down in plans as they see fit like dropping down to a mobile - regional plan when in port, so the plans have become a lot more polished.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter A lot of the anchorages I frequent are considered as ocean by Starlink, despite being next to land. If I was sailing inter-ocean, then I would agree. But for coastal use when at anchor, the new plans do not work for myself any many other sailors I have spoken with. Data anxiety is also now a problem, requiring the user to plan and adaptively manage their network. Modern devices are not setup for metered accounts with limited data. Forgetting to disable Onedrive, for example, can result in a massive bill when paying per gb. If using the maritime plan, the priority data gets used whether you are at see or on land. Again, if Starlink shaped their download speeds once all the priority data is used up, this would be much better. I've started using Trip Mode on my mac which helps manage data, but there is no actively developed version for Windows - you should consider looking into this as it would be helpful for your viewers.
star link afordable your out of your mind or ritch but even if i was ritch i think it be to much
It’s affordable if you’re navigating long distances often like I am.