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Starlink Hardware Kit $399 (Was $599), Refurbished Kit $199 (Was $299) + Delivery, Service $139/Month @ Starlink

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33% off RRP at Starlink direct.

Lowest price for a refurbished kit (previously $299 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/810980), but not the lowest for a brand new kit (previously $199 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/787578)

Looks like you can stack with the referral link (at bottom of deal), current referral offer is month free.

33% discount also applies at retailers (without the referral offer, but the opportunity for flybuys points, use gift cards, cheaper delivery, etc)

$397 at Officeworks https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/starlink-h…
$399 at Bunnings (https://www.bunnings.com.au/starlink-satellite-internet-stan…), JB Hi-Fi (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/starlink-standard-kit-hig…)
$398 at Harvey Norman (https://www.harveynorman.com.au/starlink-v3-high-speed-low-l…)

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The referrer and referee receives bonus credit for a month of standard service, 30 days after the referee activates and keeps their Starlink. Referrals will only issue credits to Standard Plan (Residential) and Mobile Regional (Roam) subscriptions. Kits purchased from a retailer or reseller are not eligible for the referral program. No credit will be given even if a referral link was used during activation.

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  • +6

    Surely you're better off buying it locally from Officeworks these days, would much rather get it in person and be able to return in person rather than ship it to and from the States.

    • +5

      My kit was shipped from Eastern Creek - but good point, I just checked Officeworks who have it for $397 https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/starlink-h…

      Better deal if you don't want refurbished or can't stack with referral bonuses.

    • -8

      With all the problems I keep reading about it would be a good idea, but I doubt Officeworks offer any form of support.

      • +7

        Under Australian Consumer Law they have to

      • +7

        With all the problems I keep reading

        What problems? Like Officeworks problems or Starlink related problems?

    • They have local stock now.

      There is a new generation dish so they are likely trying to clear these out

  • +1

    Selling out the current model for the new incoming no doubt

    • Do we know when the new version will be available in Aus?

    • +1

      yeah, but these Gen2 dishes are motorised & self align, the new ones you've got to manually align.

      https://www.starlinkhardware.com/starlink-gen-3-dish-launche…

      • That's rubbish. Gen 2 was a bit irritating because of the proprietary connectors, and lack of RJ45 without the add-on, but at least it's plug and play and self maintaining - haven't had to touch the thing in over a year.

        Enshittification marches on…

        • Gen 2 was a bit irritating because of the proprietary connectors

          More than irritating when your dad decides it is some kind of toy and routes your cable all over the place (on the farm) and manages to damage it some how (no visible damage). Lucky Starlink accepted it might be the cable that went bad and sent a new cable which is $200.

      • Just buy the gen 3 router hehehehe

      • What, like up on the roof with a ladder or something else?

        • yep, or wherever you put them.

          • @M00Cow: OK cool, so they don't have to go on the roof like the NBN FW antennas then?

  • +1

    gen 3 been out in the states the past few weeks, i guess its upon us any time now here in AUS

  • What speed is expected and how much a month?

    • +13

      $139/month (price in title) for use at a single address.
      Over the past month, from my SamKnows box, I've seen an average of 257mbps down, 43mbps up, 49ms latency.
      Top speed was 385mbps down, 66.9mbps up.

      Can change to the $174/month 'roam' plan to use anywhere in Australia (eg while camping)

      • I thought you cannot change from single address to roaming? Other way is ok though.

        • +7

          You can cancel at any time if you're on the standard residential plan, and then sign up again with the same kit if there's capacity in your area if you want it again in a few months

          Or you can move to roam, where you can pause it (instead of outright cancelling) for a few months until you need it again.

        • +2

          Single Address to Roaming you can do. But you cannot go back from Roaming to Single Address with constant switching. Unless you do what b3au said.

      • $174/month is a bit too expensive. Wish it has lower price plan (e.g. $100) with slower upload/download speed.

        • +6

          Not expensive if it will allow someone to live in rural areas (or better yet travel around Australia) and work from home! Big savings there if you also happen to love the lifestyle.

          • +1

            @Save 50 Cent: Would be happy with 50Mbps download and 10Mbps upload speed while travelling around Australia, and just pay $100/month.

      • Where abouts are you located? im in regional WA

        • +3

          West Coast of SA

      • -4

        still so expensive. net should be sub $100.

        • +3

          Definitely email Elon about this and he’ll make it happen!

        • +3

          Yes I see a lot of competitors providing the same service for less than $100. May be you should go with them

        • +1

          Whilst somewhat true, other countries are getting price drops. So it could come to Australia soon. However, when people have nothing else to choose from, they are happy to pay for what Starlink is.

      • +1

        Is that a fairly consistent 49ms latency? Or an Optus-style 11ms-850ms average 32ms kind of thing?

    • +2

      I get around 300mbit peak, but usually over 200mbit. Best upload I can do is 18-22mbit.

    • +2

      You can view a whole range of different speeds here.

      It is aimed at those in regional areas with no alternatives or crap NBN FW or Sat.

  • +1

    anyone play forza with starlink?

    • +2

      I play COD

    • +6

      I had a mate who was using it recently in the Nullarbor and his two kids were gaming (Forza & Fortnite) simultaneously while he and the wife watched Netflix without any issues

    • +6

      We have 9 people in our family.
      1 plays FPS and streams it.
      I have a YouTube channel and live stream.
      Everyone uses Netflix, Apple TV, Prime, Stan, kayo etc as we have no TV reception out here.
      Half the kids play games online…
      We are heavy users and never have an issue with too many people connected.
      I used to dread school holidays and evenings back in NBN Fixed Wireless. Not anymore.

      A heavy storm with hard rain and heavy clouds will slow thing down and if it's really heavy, the connection will drop for that really heavy period.
      I'm talking about loud, heavy thunder and lightening like weather.

  • Guess due to the next gen 3-4 coming out in US, run out this old stock.

  • Anyone stream to twitch/facebook, while online gaming FPS on this? interested to know others experience, Regional WA

    • +7

      One of my kids does on Twitch and there are no issues for them, even when I was live streaming on YouTube at the same time.
      We are on Starlink in Northern Victoria.
      1st generation equipment if that matters.

      Starlink is unbeatable value if you are out in the sticks and have fixed wireless NBN or satellite providers as your options.
      Rarely get down time, speeds are always great and with 9 people in the house, we never see issues with the connection being used by so many people.
      It will drop out in a heavy storm, but they are few and far between up here.

      Get other opinions regarding streaming FPS, but this is our situation here.

      Good luck!

  • Does rainy days effect speed?

    • Water pooling directly on the dish can have an affect.

      • It's a flat dish that's angled; wouldn't the water just flow off?

        • +1

          It can be mounted flat, specially RV and camper installs.

          • @Rumbaar: I've always wondered about those installs. Starlink went to the effort of placing a motor in there, and the new dish requires you to manually adjust it. Are all those flat RV installs just getting poorer performance?

            • +1

              @eug: With so many satellites now, it isn't too much of an issue now. The next generation Starlink has no motor and is a fixed position dish.

        • Quite often it sits horizontal and large water beads just sit there.

    • +1

      Standard rain if you can call it that, does not really vary our speed much. A huge downpour or thick storm clouds will and in the case of a heavy storm, the signal will drop out.
      It's not the ran on the dish that is the issue, but the signal being blocked by the heavy clouds and rain I believe.
      Having said that, we don't get many storms here in Northern Vic and it's rare. Maybe 20 minutes or so of the heavy stuff that would block a signal.

      For the speed and value for money in a rural position like us, we are happy to wear that.

      Edit - Yes, the dish is always angled in the same position here. 1st generation dish.

  • +5

    I feel for all the Marketplace sellers trying to get $400+ for their secondhand units.

  • +1

    Hi folks

    Recently looking into starlink due to numerous issues with reliability at my new place with NBN FTTN.
    Duplex with my parents next door hypothetically could we purchase one starlink one sub and install it in a central location to both properties and just share wifi?

    Thanks in advance

    • -3

      I would contact your RSP or NBN if you're having issues, they will be able to fix it. NBN is always going to be faster and more reliable than Starlink.

      • Unfortunately I've had numerous techs out. NBN co says hit my ISP up for ftth upgrade as cables are shit ISP won't. Oh bad days I get 30-50 drop outs so I should assume starlink should be better then that.

        • Get the free FTTH upgrade and you won't have any issues.

          Why would you possibly consider changing to starlink (also for serious extra coin both upfront and per month) instead of do what the tech says you should do?

          • +1

            @ajole: I've contacted 3 ISPS. My folks are with one. I'm with another and Aussie who offer free ftth upgrades and none are saying it's an option.

            • @DealioMcBargain: Yeah I'd definitely recommend fixing it with your RSP or NBN, you sure it's not a router issue? 30-50 drop outs is a bit crazy and definitely not an NBN issue. Maybe also check copper wiring in your house.

              • @BeerCrisp: Yeah the NBN tech has said it's the copper wiring between the house and street. So poorly done it's easier to replace to ftth then fixing

        • bad days I get 30-50 drop outs

          Do you have any bridged phone ports in the house? I used to have a lot of issues with my NBN FTTN and it was due to bridged ports in the house. Removed bridging and used line and it stopped. But still had a performance issue. So I moved onto another solution through a Wireless Internet Provider in the area. I get 400mbps up and down now.

          so I should assume starlink should be better then that.

          Yes, it would be. Overall Starlink will do well and serve you nicely, however, it does have some increased latency.

    • +5

      I can't see why not, unless I am missing something. Happy to be corrected on that.

      It would be no different to the 9 people in this long homestead style house, using the wifi. I use 2 Unify devices on the ceiling to extend the signal (as well as all rooms with wired in points).

      • +1

        Excellent thanks for answering my question.

    • Recently looking into starlink due to numerous issues with reliability at my new place with NBN FTTN.

      As per other comments, look at getting maybe a FTTP if you can.

      Duplex with my parents next door hypothetically could we purchase one starlink one sub and install it in a central location to both properties and just share wifi?

      Yes, you can. But the WiFi in the Starlink Router is crap and by crap, I mean very very very crap. So you would need to install it at 1 house, then do a Point to Point Link to the next house and then have WiFi Access points in both houses to provide WiFi. The Starlink WiFi is worse than what most ISPs provide. The next generation is supposed to be better, but yet to see it for myself. The Starlink would cope and I have done it for several people where they have links to other buildings for WiFi connectivity.

      • Ahh I assumed you could connect a router to the starlink unit and connect to wifi via that?

        • Yes, but you need the Ethernet Adaptor which is $60. It doesn't have ethernet by default.

          It doesn't have to be a router, it could be an access point that you connect.

  • Random question. If I could transport this overseas, would it work on holiday in, say, Japan, and locally? Or is it locked to satellites over a certain region or something.
    Sorry if it’s a silly question.

  • Will this work on a cruise boat?

    • +1
    • Will this work on a cruise boat?

      The technology can work but you'd have to make sure the cruise company will allow you to do it.

      • This. I had two way radios confiscated when I went on a cruise.

        • Wow, do they check everyone's luggage like an airport?

          • @eug: Pretty much. We followed the airport protocol like we always did when boarding the cruise, which was taking the two-way radios with us rather than packing them in luggage, and they were confiscated.

            • @geekcohen: I hope they got returned at the end! Looks like some companies allow it and some don't. I wonder what their reasoning is.

              • +1

                @eug: Yeah, they did. My Dad contested with the head of security during the cruise and said it was a "security risk" and that we could talk to pirates or some crap. Even though My Dad, Brother and I were all license Amateur Radio operators.

                • @geekcohen: Huh. The first time I wen on cruise about 10 years ago or so I saw a lot of families using walkie talkie to talk to each other since there is no mobile reception. Are walkie talkies banned on cruise ships now?

                  • @SickDmith: Not sure, this was over 10 years ago as well.

                    • +1

                      @geekcohen: weird, I have taken a lot of cruises over the last decade and a half and we always take walkie talkies and see a lot of other people using them too. Things like drones, electric kettles or other electronics get confiscated till end of cruise but never seen walkie talkies taken.

  • +1

    good deal if you can't get FTTP/HFC highspeed

  • -1

    Gerry throwing a dollar towards Bunnings customers.

    How generous.

  • +1

    If I set roaming on, would it work in China so that I don't have to cock about with VPNs?

    • +1

      Most likely not. I think that the ground stations have to comply for local ISP rules. Like in AU, certain torrent sites would be blocked like other ISPs have to.

  • I carefully searched for the refurbished options, with keyword, with google, and with browsing. I assume it's no longer for sale?

  • Bought one of these for our family farm in outback WA.

    All the gear arrived at the remote location within the week and has worked brilliantly since installation.

    Can't recommend this thing enough if you're in a remote location.

  • Looks like these are the new pricepoints now as the "33% off" sale is over and its still the same price.

    • They have extended it in the past or it’s a bit behind because of UTC time.

      Could be extended and they just haven’t updated the date yet.

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