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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I searched and the latest post was from 2024, I am looking for more current info, I am looking to buy my SL (starlink) here in Texas and travel with it to the Philippines, maybe even leave it there for my families use. is this possible, will they work there IF they are bought here ? Voltage is much different there and I don't know how that would work can I bring it in a backpack on a plane ??--shipping is out of the question We will use it to face time only, prob 5-6 times a week, no gaming and minimal web surfing. Will a basic no frills account do or do I need a bigger package ? it is (or seems to be ) much cheaper here, with some offers even waiving equipment cost, with contracted subscription services by the month. any help is appreciated, thanks thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | ||
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I bought a Starlink Mini here in the US for use while working in the Dominican Republic. No issues whatsoever! If the Starlink will fit in your backpack, I see no reason why you could not carry it on. I bought a small Pelican case for my Mini and just checked it. I'm doing a 100 MB roaming package and I think it's $50 a month. I currently have it suspended but they still charge $5 bucks a month. Hope this helps. JP | |||
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So you can buy the hardware and then basically put it in limbo (for $5/month) to sit unused until you need it? If so, what's the timetable for activating it again? Is it as simple as a phone call for "hey turn me back on again please!" Or is there a delay between the phone call and when it's up and running again? This is where my signature goes. | |||
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Network Janitor |
It only takes a few minutes to go into your account and change the plan off “roam” to an active plan. The Starlink mini has cables/adapters that can use USB-C port to power it. My plan is to use a power cell (NOCO) when remote on the motorcycle. If you can find USB-C adapter in country you should be set. A few Sigs and some others | |||
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As mkueffer stated, login to your Starlink account and reactivate it. Done! JP | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
awesome thanks fellas, did you purchase the gear and if so , may I ask the pricing? Is there a particular vendor I should use or buy right from the SL website ? thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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I bought it directly from the Starlink website. IIRC, it was ~$260. I do think there is a difference between the Mini and a permenant solution. Investigate that. JP | |||
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Buy directly from Starlink. My wife thought she could save a few pennies by buying through Walmart. Could not link to the satellite network. Turned out it was a unit, despite it’s pristine packaging, that had been pre registered and useless. Walmart refunded our money fortunately. | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
thanks fellas ! thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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Optimistic Cynic |
No. Read the user agreement, it clearly states that service for a particular uplink is keyed to a physical location. If you want to use in in the Philippines, you have to buy it in the Philippines. There are most certainly PH regulations for radio-based services that differ significantly from US standards. StarLink now has movable equipment and plans intended for RV use, but I don't think they cover International travel (I think I also saw an sea-going plan). With their standard service plan, your existing equipment is "locked" to the location you specified when you signed up. Overall, I suspect your best option would be to acquire a PH mobile phone/account that can be used as a "hotspot." You could fund your relatives' purchase and try it out fairly easily with far fewer uncertainties. Undoubtedly, transformers are available. You might also investigate employing a "solar generator" to power an uplink. Dunno, TSA will have an opinion, as will the airline and PH customs. The lowest bandwidth tier should be more than enough (assuming that you can get service at all). Don't forget there may be taxes as well. Many foreign Govts. tax the hell out of telecommunication services. I would be very surprised if PH was cheaper than the US. | |||
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| Green grass and high tides  |
Thought hard about it but turned out Xfinity had a pretty good deal that was hard to beat price wise. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
day late Nova, I wish I would have seen this ,i ordered one yesterday and it is enroute now. thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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