Using Starlink Mini as a Home Network Backup Connection with £4.50 Standby Plan
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jkpe
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article discusses using Starlink Mini as a backup internet connection for home networks, highlighting its compact satellite dish design and the new £4.50 per month standby plan. The author shares their experience of implementing this failover solution alongside their primary FTTP connection, emphasizing the fascinating technology of low Earth orbit satellites providing broadband connectivity as a reliable backup option.
Key quotes
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With the new £4.50 standby plan, it's a great way to keep things online if my FTTP connection fails.
Starlink Mini is SpaceX's compact satellite dish. It's portable and for this use case - it can be put into 'Standby Mode' for just £4.50 per month.
The underlying technology is fascinating - thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit delivering broadband almost anywhere.
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