Field guides
Everything we have learned deploying Starlink in the field
Written from real rentals: campsites under tree cover, ski-resort parking lots, desert events, and remote workdays on corporate VPNs.
- Cost breakdown5 min read
Buying vs. renting a Starlink
The dish, the car mount, the $170/month plan, and the freeze fees add up fast. Here is the full cost of ownership versus a $25/day rental.
Read guide - Trip guide6 min read
Starlink for camping and road trips
Sky view, power, mounting and cost: what it takes to get a reliable connection at a campsite or on a road trip, and when renting beats buying.
Read guide - Field guide6 min read
Setting up your Starlink rental
Reliable service starts with a clear view of the sky. How to scan a site for obstructions and mount a rental without damaging it.
Read guide - Field guide7 min read
Remote work on the road
Why video calls freeze every 15 seconds, how to fix corporate VPN timeouts, and when to bond a second connection.
Read guide - Trip guide4 min read
Starlink on a ski trip
Mountain towns trade cell signal for powder. How Starlink handles snow, ice, and heavy overcast at the resort.
Read guide - Performance4 min read
Mini speeds and off-grid power
Typical speeds and latency, what they support for streaming and video calls, and how to power a Mini off-grid.
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