Starlink Notes started as a private notebook about running Starlink where the cable company doesn’t go — rural homes, boats, job sites — and turned into a reference for anyone setting one up.
Most of what’s here comes from running the gear in places the cable company doesn’t go, and from reading the same support threads everyone else reads — just slower, and with more note-taking.
What you’ll find
- Plain-English explainers on how low-Earth-orbit internet works and where it doesn’t.
- Buying and setup guidance: dishes, mounts, power, obstructions, and the mistakes that cost people weekends.
- Real numbers on speed, latency, and congestion, with the caveats that usually get left out.
- Troubleshooting notes for the problems that stranded a whole evening.
About the author
Written by someone who has spent too many evenings on a ladder with a torque wrench and a phone pointed at the sky. Replace this paragraph with your own background, credentials, and contact details — it’s the page readers check before they trust the rest.
Corrections and questions are welcome. If something here is out of date, it’s probably because Starlink changed its plans again.
Disclaimer
Starlink Notes is an independent publication. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SpaceX, Starlink, or any hardware manufacturer. “Starlink” is a trademark of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., used here only to describe the service.
Prices, plans and coverage change often, and they vary by address. Always confirm current details with the provider before buying. Nothing on this site is professional or legal advice.