An interesting look at Starlink's Internet performance
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I'm in the zone! I'm looking into this right now. We're using Hughes Net for internet and it's slooooooow. Thanks again BKL . You're a rock star!
Edit: 2 minutes after i posted my wife figured out that they are at capacity in our area through 2021. Possible availability in late 2022. $99/month and $500 for equipment. We can pay $99 now to sign up for 16-18 months out. No bueno.
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My friend is a beta tester for Starlink.....
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I'm in the zone! I'm looking into this right now. We're using Hughes Net for internet and it's slooooooow. Thanks again BKL . You're a rock star!
Edit: 2 minutes after i posted my wife figured out that they are at capacity in our area through 2021. Possible availability in late 2022. $99/month and $500 for equipment. We can pay $99 now to sign up for 16-18 months out. No bueno.
We dumped Hughes Net about 6 months ago. Switched to Viastat - tremendous difference. Hughes net was = to AOL Dial up - they lie about speeds.
Viastat we average 40-50 down and sometimes higher. Local electric company took over running fiber. I called and asked when we could expect it in the area.
The answer was "Sir you were the last folks to get electric"
Fiber is wonderful I have it at my cabin and we average 80+ up and down.
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I have had ViaSat for about 18 months. Service is much faster than anything else available in the "boondocks" where we live.
Speeds avg 50-60 mbs down compared to AT&T wireless @ 8mbs. Love the service HATE the price $$$$$$.
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So, just out of curiosity what do my friends here consider to be fast download and upload speeds?
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So, just out of curiosity what do my friends here consider to be fast download and upload speeds?
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Just tested mine with 2 different apps & it’s running over 300 Mbps (Xfinity cable)
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Down 608.4 up 496.7 ATT Fiber
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Okay so what are the minimums you would consider fast?
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Bare minimum:
Personally I would double the 25 Mbps & consider 50 as a minimum. JMHO -
This is what I get from ATT. They suck, but are the only non-satellite option.
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I ditched the internet 2 months ago. Don't miss it a bit accept I can't stream on demand any longer. But I rarely used it anyway.
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I am a gamer and have been for 45 years. I still play online with my son and his friends. Gaming was the only think that kept me going when my wife of 40 years dies of cancer. A satellite connection does not work for gaming to much lag in the game while data goes up and and back. You end up shooting and something you see that is really not even there anymore. I have ATT fiber and it is great. Hate AT&T but they beat Comcast which I had for many years.
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So, just out of curiosity what do my friends here consider to be fast download and upload speeds?
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It really depends on how you want to use your connection to the internet.
If you want OTT services plus HSD - then 25-50MB is recommended.
It also has a lot to do with what technology can reach your place.
From DSL, Bonded DSL, Vectored DSL, DOCSIS, PON, or symmetrical PON (1 Gig down and up), etc.
I work for a Telco/MSO so I have worked with everyone of these, plus many more.
We are currently installing XGSPON now in some of our areas (10 Gig symmetrical), but not to homes directly.
Nothing will beat fiber (PON), especially symmetrical, but no one really need this kind of speed at their house.
You cannot download any faster, that the server uploading the data to you.... not to mention the backhaul limitations or core network issues. I am of the opinion that having 200MB down and 50MB up is more than enough for most folks.
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Display MoreIt really depends on how you want to use your connection to the internet.
If you want OTT services plus HSD - then 25-50MB is recommended.
It also has a lot to do with what technology can reach your place.
From DSL, Bonded DSL, Vectored DSL, DOCSIS, PON, or symmetrical PON (1 Gig down and up), etc.
I work for a Telco/MSO so I have worked with everyone of these, plus many more.
We are currently installing XGSPON now in some of our areas (10 Gig symmetrical), but not to homes directly.
Nothing will beat fiber (PON), especially symmetrical, but no one really need this kind of speed at their house.
You cannot download any faster, that the server uploading the data to you.... not to mention the backhaul limitations or core network issues. I am of the opinion that having 200MB down and 50MB up is more than enough for most folks.
wish I understood some of that it sounds interesting
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This is what I have through Spectrum.
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On Spectrum at my home I get around 480 down & 23 up
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Mine is free as I work for them
Would have to have a monthly bill if I went to 400
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