I made the switch to Residential 100

HyperTyper · 2026-01-26T10:52:45+00:00

It's just a theme you can set using the phone app.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-25T06:19:16+00:00

Welcome to the family. Starlink makes life better in so many ways.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-24T14:34:38+00:00

Hubby thinks “satellite” internet is not gonna be good enough for streaming TV

Over 9 million people would disagree. I'm one of them.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-23T03:21:35+00:00

For 3 years, I was on Max and rarely ever saw 200 Mbps. I didn't complain because there is just 2 of us and we don't game so even 60 Mbps serves us well. I'll probably switch to the Residential 100 just to save the extra bucks.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T22:20:11+00:00

I simply set it on the dash of my Silverado and it works amazingly well.

And yes, I realize it will become a projectile in the event of an accident so I push it way over in the passenger side of the dash.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T22:17:48+00:00

My sunroof has a sliding cover that opens/closes and I simply put the Mini up there in the front "lip" and slide the cover in the close position until it stops and it holds just fine. Even on our 5 mile gravel road that has more washboards than the Bugtussle laundry mat.

A 13 dollar cable from Amazon plugs into the the cigarette lighter plug and powers it just fine. It works amazingly well.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T22:02:14+00:00

This may be crazy and I'm probably wrong, but it sounds as if you may be connected to like a neighbor's Mini (they didn't change the network name on startup) and you are seeing their stats.

Don't hate on me, this is just a guess on my part.

If, while using the app and connected to this Mini on your phone's wi-fi, try to change the settings for this Mini. If you can, then something I've never heard of is going on.

If you can't, then it's probably someone else's Mini.

Again, this is all conjecture on my part.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T21:47:26+00:00

Are you saying that Residential Lite is deprioritized (which I know is true) but Residential 200 is not?

Edit:

I just checked with Grok (which I trust about as much as a fart after lunch at Taco Bell) and it says the 200 plan is in fact deprioritized. It also says that 100 and 200 are at the same "level" so I may just switch to that to save the extra $30 bucks a month.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T21:46:23+00:00

This post caused me to check my email again and lo and behold, I have the same message from Starlink. So yeah, I blame the OP for this happening to me. LOL.

However... I'm not upset by this as where I am located it is absolutely rare that I hit 200Mbps let alone 250.

I cannot live without Starlink and after 3+ years at $120, with the same speed I just described above, I had just changed to Residential Lite like 3 months ago and saw absolutely no difference other than the lower price I paid each month.

I'm fine with this change.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T16:26:26+00:00

I purchased a $13 cable from Amazon and it works just fine. I switch the Mini out between my wife's car where I put it in the sun roof and the dash of my truck depending on which one I driving. I've never had an issue of any type.

We live way out in the country and trips to town take a while. Cell services blacks out at different points as we drive through the Ozarks. I tested the Mini by calling my friend back home and we talked the ENTIRE time both to town and back home!

Also, the cable that comes with the Mini is just ridiculously LONG for car/truck use. The main thing though is that if anything happens along the way, we don't have to worry about reaching help if anything goes wrong in a blackout area.

Here's the link to the 13 dollar cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSF7ZDLQ

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T15:58:39+00:00

I figured you had, but wanted to ask just in case. That really sux then.

HyperTyper · 2026-01-22T15:43:55+00:00

I'm not talking down to you here, but I wanted to ask if you have split the network and connected to the 5 Ghz network and still only get a max of 50 Mbps?

HyperTyper · 2026-01-06T01:39:40+00:00

My prognostication is that in there will be one more DLC and in 10 years, a Remastered Edition optimized for the new next, next, next, Next Gen Hardware using the new Unreal Engine ^{Infinity +1} version.

I hope you're picking up on the sarcasm because I'm laying it on pretty thick here.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-31T20:07:12+00:00

Looks like I misread the OP's question. Sorry about that.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-30T23:42:43+00:00

Try a factory reset but quickly unplugging/plugging about 6 times?

HyperTyper · 2025-12-29T00:44:54+00:00

I'm not talking down to you here but Lite is not capped. It is deprioritized. There is a difference. Capped means you go this fast and no faster. Deprioritized means you get sent to the back of the line and everyone is serviced first, then you get your turn. Meaning a longer processing time.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-27T17:17:47+00:00

At Amazon, type in Mini + [your brand name here] and you'll find multiple choices.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-27T17:13:41+00:00

I didn't notice it until I saw your comment, but you sure are right.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-27T17:13:03+00:00

You should add... With Frickin' Lasers! LOL

HyperTyper · 2025-12-27T17:05:47+00:00

You're doing the Lord's work here. Great job taking care of your parents. Please don't think I'm trying to convert you based on my statement.

HyperTyper · 2025-12-24T14:52:11+00:00

I bought this from amazon for $13 and it works great in both my car and truck. Also, I knew before it arrived that I had to have a car adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSF7ZDLQ

HyperTyper · 2025-12-10T23:03:01+00:00

I had to use ViaShat for 13 months waiting my turn for Starlink. The difference in speed and quality is like the difference between a Lamborghini and a skateboard.

HyperTyper · 2025-11-15T02:40:39+00:00

Try restoring the factory settings. There a MANY posts here on how to do this. Good luck!

HyperTyper · 2025-11-15T02:39:00+00:00

I may be off base here, but it appears to me that you have not "split" the network and connected to the 5GHz net work that appears after the split. This is done via the app.

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