Elon Musk’s satellite Internet, Starlink, has begun testing in our country. Keep reading to find out what your rates, coverage and conditions will be like.
How is the Starlink Internet?
He Starlink Satellite Internet promises to be operational in Spain from the middle of the year as a test version. This will work thanks to the almost 12,000 SpaceX satellites that will orbit in space in the coming months.
The main starlink fee will offer speeds between 50Mbps and 150Mbps and a latency of 20-40 milliseconds. However, they have also announced that they will improve the system to offer better benefits.
Starlink coverage
The Starlink internet coverage It intends to be present in all parts of the world, especially in those areas where they do not have another type of Internet connection. How are they going to get this?
The company has permits to launch up to 12,000 SpaceX satellites to space. This will cause there to be a connection from anywhere on the planet. Furthermore, these satellites are 60 times closer to Earth than those used by others such as Eurona or Viasat. This will make it higher quality and experience less interference.
At the moment, he has released just over 1,000 per has begun to test your beta version in those areas where it already offers coverage, as is the case in Spain.
Starlink tariffs price
The company will begin to operate in our country in the middle of the year, but it already allows you to reserve your satellite Internet service. At the moment, there will be limited places so not all reservations can be managed.
He starlink price is more than 500 euros. you will have to pay 499 euros for the team and 60 euro shipping costs. In addition, it is the client himself who has to carry out the installation.
- 499 euros for the team
- 60 euro shipping costs
- €99/month online
These prices make the cost of Starlink Internet is one of the highest in the Spanish market. When making the reservation, you must pay 99 euros and when the company confirms that you have coverage they will charge you the rest.
Starlink price comparison with Eurona and Viasat
Monthly cost
From €99
(50-150 Mb) From €69.90
(50 Mb) From €69.99
(50Mb)
equipment cost
€499 Free Free
It should be taken into account that the prices of Eurona and Viasat have already applied the subsidy from Red.es and Feder funds which covers the acquisition of user equipment, installation and commissioning. Starlink customers will also be eligible for this program if they live in an area with poor coverage.
How to hire Starlink?
As we have mentioned, for the moment the service can be reserved and this must be done through the channel made available by the company. For contract the Internet of Starlink you will have to follow these steps:
- Access the official website
- Enter your mailing address and click “Order Now”
- Fill in the form with your personal information (name, telephone number, postal address, payment method, etc.)
- Click “Place Order”
Within minutes, you will receive an email confirming the contract and explaining that you will be notified by notification when the service is available in that area and the equipment will be sent to you.
Starlink Internet Installation?
No technician from the company will come to your home, so it is the user himself who must carry out the installation. The satellite dish should be placed in an elevated area and away from obstacles, such as a tree or a light pole. The antenna must be connected to the router that will be placed inside the house.
Through (Android/Apple) you must activate the service. Likewise, from this app you can carry out the following procedures:
- Identify the installation location that will guarantee the best quality of service.
- Check for interference that may hinder the connection.
- Configuring Starlink Hardware
- Check Wi-Fi connection
- Execute
- Troubleshoot connectivity
- Customer Support
Starlink FAQ
At the moment, there are no available to users any Starlink customer service phone. You can only try to contact the company through its mobile application.
If you have regretted hiring their services, you will have 30 days to request a refund full of what you have paid.
The Starlink equipment that you will receive at your home once the service is available in your area is made up of a Wi-Fi router, cables, satellite dish, mounting tripod and a power supply.
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