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Hi all,
Is someone up for a tutorial on Starlink? I would particularly be interested in a few words on a unit that might go from a boat to an RV. I am US based, but not sure whether that makes any or much difference.
Thanks, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy

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Dick,
Yes of course. We have been using Starlink since October ‘22. Can talk it through or answer specific Q’s here. I note that Starlink have just revised their service plans for mobile use offshore (from October 10th) so please be aware that nothing remains constant in the world of Elon!
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Dick - 10 Sep 2024
Hi all,
Is someone up for a tutorial on Starlink? I would particularly be interested in a few words on a unit that might go from a boat to an RV. I am US based, but not sure whether that makes any or much difference.
Thanks, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy



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Dick,
This video link gives a very clear account of the new Starlink pricing structures. < https://youtu.be/CXkfkT0wVec?si=ID9VigBcBYdOGBU4

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Dick - 10 Sep 2024
Hi all,
Is someone up for a tutorial on Starlink? I would particularly be interested in a few words on a unit that might go from a boat to an RV. I am US based, but not sure whether that makes any or much difference.
Thanks, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy



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Simon Currin - 11 Sep 2024
Dick,
This video link gives a very clear account of the new Starlink pricing structures. < https://youtu.be/CXkfkT0wVec?si=ID9VigBcBYdOGBU4

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Dick - 10 Sep 2024
Hi all,
Is someone up for a tutorial on Starlink? I would particularly be interested in a few words on a unit that might go from a boat to an RV. I am US based, but not sure whether that makes any or much difference.
Thanks, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the info and the url. Appreciated.
Best to Sally, Dick


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Dick,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the RV won't work while at sea.

We tried and stepped up to the offshore version. It changed our lives in the best way: managing our finances, property, boat maintenance and planning, book publishing, entertainment, etc.

~Charle
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Hi Dick,

Yes the RV Starlink satellite dish works out at sea, as confirmed to me by Starlink. However there are two service levels to choose from, the standard “Mobile Roaming” and the more expensive “Mobile Priority”…

Both these services may be switched on or off to save power and data. Both these services are purchased one month at a time with no running contract.

So far I have used both services successfully while at port, sailing coastal, offshore, crossing the Biscay and while sailing directly offshore from A Coruna in Spain to Cascais in Portugal.

As such, I may confirm I purchased the RV Starlink dish in the UK and have been given the option to use the following services:

A. Standard Mobile roaming service (for land and coastal sailing)
~ £90/mnth

This is the standard RV service with unlimited data usage.


B. Mobile Priority service (for offshore and ocean sailing)
~ £250/mnth

This is a priority ocean service with a 50GB limit. There are extra charges applicable per GB, if you exceed this 50GB limit.

This “Mobile Priority Service” must be switched on ahead of leaving the coastal sailing zone, or Starlink will not allow you to switch it on in your Starlink app. Personally I switch from standard to priority after I’m about 2nm out, when I know I’m sailing further offshore.

Plus you must remember to switch back to the standard “Mobile Roaming” service once closer to shore, otherwise you will continue to use your more expensive “Mobile Priority” data allowance.

NB
Please note, I understand Starlink tries to be consistent with their service provision for everyone, but it must negotiate individual service contracts with each country. For example, some countries favour their own existing satellite service providers…


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Charles.Lenhoff - 12 Sep 2024
Dick,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the RV won't work while at sea.

We tried and stepped up to the offshore version. It changed our lives in the best way: managing our finances, property, boat maintenance and planning, book publishing, entertainment, etc.

~Charle

Hi Charles, Not bad news: all accurate information is appreciated as it saves me mis-steps. Thanks, Dick
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Sonia Johal - 12 Sep 2024
Hi Dick,

Yes the RV Starlink satellite dish works out at sea, as confirmed to me by Starlink. However there are two service levels to choose from, the standard “Mobile Roaming” and the more expensive “Mobile Priority”…

Both these services may be switched on or off to save power and data. Both these services are purchased one month at a time with no running contract.

So far I have used both services successfully while at port, sailing coastal, offshore, crossing the Biscay and while sailing directly offshore from A Coruna in Spain to Cascais in Portugal.

As such, I may confirm I purchased the RV Starlink dish in the UK and have been given the option to use the following services:

A. Standard Mobile roaming service (for land and coastal sailing)
~ £90/mnth

This is the standard RV service with unlimited data usage.


B. Mobile Priority service (for offshore and ocean sailing)
~ £250/mnth

This is a priority ocean service with a 50GB limit. There are extra charges applicable per GB, if you exceed this 50GB limit.

This “Mobile Priority Service” must be switched on ahead of leaving the coastal sailing zone, or Starlink will not allow you to switch it on in your Starlink app. Personally I switch from standard to priority after I’m about 2nm out, when I know I’m sailing further offshore.

Plus you must remember to switch back to the standard “Mobile Roaming” service once closer to shore, otherwise you will continue to use your more expensive “Mobile Priority” data allowance.

NB
Please note, I understand Starlink tries to be consistent with their service provision for everyone, but it must negotiate individual service contracts with each country. For example, some countries favour their own existing satellite service providers…


Hi Sonia, Thanks for spelling out the options and the pros and cons. Dick
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