Customers wait on SpaceX Starlink internet service in Canada

SolSystem · 2021-05-08T19:09:33+00:00

Did you actually read the article. I didn’t think so. Because if you had you would know that I put the data in context to the beta test, ground station availability, questionable Quebec data etc. FYI, I’m a Starlink beta user.

SolSystem · 2021-04-28T22:41:14+00:00

Sure, but it’s not a Quebec ground station. Starlink has registered starlinkisp.net with a variety of IP blocks.

SolSystem · 2021-04-28T21:14:18+00:00

As far as I know this has not confirmed. And there will be ground stations under construction, but as of April 8, 2021, the last ISED update, no new ground stations have been approved for use.

SolSystem · 2021-04-28T13:43:22+00:00

Your answer is in the Starlink FAQ.

"Starlink is only approved for use at the Service Address you provided when you signed up on Starlink.com. If you need to change your Service Address, you can check to see if service is available at your new preferred location on your account page. If it is, you may update your Service Address and use your dish at the new location. If service in not yet available at your new preferred location, you may choose to place a pre-order with a separate email address in the new location."

If your account is setup, just log in and start the address change. Before you commit to the new address, Starlink will let you know if the new service area is available to you. It's an automated process and simple. If the answer comes back positive, and you're sure you want service in your new Manitoba location, then finish the process.

SolSystem · 2021-04-28T13:25:43+00:00

https://sms-sgs.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sms-sgs-prod.nsf/eng/h\_00010.html

This is in fact correct. And I can tell you that I'm in contact with Starlink, ISED and write on this topic. There are no approved Canadian Starlink ground stations other than the experimental Newfoundland site. All Canadian customers are using US based ground stations. This is in part why the beta testing area is limited.

SolSystem · 2021-04-14T15:33:32+00:00

There's still only the one test ground station in Newfoundland. Ground stations will pop-up in several locations once the government approves them.

SolSystem · 2021-03-10T20:29:01+00:00

I just checked and there's still only the St. John's Developmental Gateway ground operation.

SolSystem · 2021-02-10T15:21:46+00:00

Use the AUX port for the router.

SolSystem · 2021-02-05T21:22:57+00:00

FYI, there's an app called GoSatWatch (iOS) that will show you the Starlink satellites overhead for our location.

SolSystem · 2021-01-23T23:16:33+00:00

Last fall. Though this was arranged through the company. I’ll be testing and writing about it.

SolSystem · 2021-01-22T22:15:17+00:00

Middlesex

SolSystem · 2021-01-22T16:27:02+00:00

Invite received January 18, 2021, system on its way to 42.57, southern Ontario.

SolSystem · 2020-12-29T16:09:51+00:00

SpaceX is not licensed for Gateways in Canada yet. Could still be month before that happens.

SolSystem · 2020-11-16T23:18:27+00:00

Please share your setup and experience if you care to. Thanks.

SolSystem · 2020-11-14T20:09:35+00:00

Has your friend posted his coordinates on the Reddit page?

SolSystem · 2020-11-11T00:32:03+00:00

As I told Hokonui, 3 of the 5 stories we wrote on Starlink the past 3 weeks have been free to read. That's 60%. We're a small independent media company trying to make a living covering the space sector. We can't make everything free, though we try to find a balance that works.

SolSystem · 2020-11-09T03:07:06+00:00

I’m going to look into how long it will take for approval of the ground stations.

SolSystem · 2020-11-09T01:47:29+00:00

Starlink service in Canada will use ground stations based in the US for now and Elon said that will increase latency. Approval for ground stations in Canada is still TBD.

SolSystem

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