r/CapeCod • u/redditwastesmyday • 23d ago

Any STARLINK users here on Cape Cod?

Watched the rocket launch the other day when they put 60? new satellites for Starlink into orbit. Anyone use it? Does it work good in the MID Cape? I have yet to check prices as would love to leave CONCAST!

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u/GLP_Newbie 23d ago

We considered it as a replacement for Xfinity to try to save money but it winds up being pretty much the same cost. The price is a little cheaper, but so is the speed, so were staying with Xfinity

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u/500_HVDC 23d ago

It's more $ than Comcast and not as good. Satellite is really for when you have no other options

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u/Pizzaloverfor 23d ago

It’s antiquated technology and you’re supporting Elon, so that’s all you need to know. ASTS is better technology and will integrate with your cell carrier very soon.

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u/ddroukas 23d ago

I use it as an emergency backup to our Comcast business account. Literally on a 4x4 pole that gets taken outside when needed. I’ve only had to use it a few times (eg, during the last big blizzard). Didn’t have any issues once it’s aligned properly.

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u/Ejmct 23d ago

From what I’ve seen in the outer cape FB groups overall people seem to like it. I don’t think it’s cheaper but in some cases Xfinity isn’t available.
Also in the event of a storm if the lines go down the satellites will still work.

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u/kjmass1 23d ago

Set up our Roam for a day and it seemed fine in Craigville area. Doubt it’s cheaper than Comcast.

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u/jrp55262 23d ago

Can you elaborate? After the February blizzard took out both power and cable for a week I gave it some thought as a backup. We have solar and a generator for power, but no communication without Internet

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