Starlink Mini Satellite Internet Kit $299 (+ $80/Month 50GB Roam, $195/Month Unlimited Roam) + $34 Delivery @ Starlink

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Starlink Mini Satellite Internet Kit $299 (+ $80/Month 50GB Roam, $195/Month Unlimited Roam) + $34 Delivery @ Starlink
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jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 06:47 starlink.com (3864 clicks)
Last edited 13/12/2024 - 13:03 by 3 other users

Starlink have advertised the Starlink Mini kit for $299 instead of $599 or $799. It is still full price on other sites, so maybe price match. Site says deal is valid till January 30th

Requires $80pm for 50gb roaming subscription, cancel anytime as needed. For more roam data the $195pm is unlimited.

Starlink Mini is designed for connectivity on the go and can easily fit in a backpack. Starlink Mini is a portable, all-in-one compact kit with a built-in Wi-Fi router, lower power consumption, a DC power input, and max speeds over 100 Mbps.

Credit to Dorz for his post, which I basically copied and modified. Thanks for the details and formatting.

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          • congo on 05/12/2024 - 09:41

            @geekcohen: Use case would mainly be Zoom and Netflix.
            Would need the higher stable upload speed for multiple concurrent Zoom.
            3 NBN plans would be $300pm (3 locations), $200pm for the mini would be cheaper. $100pm for 5G would be even cheaper.

            • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 09:49

              @congo: A lot of people use Starlink for that, but you would have to trial and test yourself. Yes 5G could be cheaper, but as I said, potentially higher latency. You would need to speed test and check to really compare for your location.

    • Churna on 05/12/2024 - 15:14
      +1

      Please never go to Starlink if you have 100/40 NBN. It will be slower on all levels and be deprioritised if you actually try to download large files during peak times. Stick with a cheap but reliable NBN provider like Leaptel.

      • congo on 05/12/2024 - 17:14

        Thank you!

      • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 14:49

        Please never go to Starlink if you have 100/40 NBN

        What if you have an 100/40 NBN plan but only get 60/30?

        • Churna on 06/12/2024 - 17:35

          Your ping and packetloss will be alot lower on the 60/30 FTTN NBN still (but if you were actually getting 60/30 just drop down to 50/20 to save $ lol) Id also recommend looking at 5g home internet alternates like Optus or IINET 5g home internet overstarlink as they offer similar speeds for 1/3 the price of starlinks monthly bill.

          • geekcohen on 10/12/2024 - 05:50

            @Churna:

            Your ping and packetloss will be alot lower on the 60/30 FTTN NBN still (but if you were actually getting 60/30 just drop down to 50/20 to save $ lol)

            I bailed off the NBN because of the performance. I now have 400/400 for the same cost of an NBN plan ($90 ish a month) and now reliant on NBN outages/maintenance etc. Its limited to my area through a private provider.

            Id also recommend looking at 5g home internet alternates like Optus or IINET 5g home internet

            I am in a regional area, so 5G home internet wasn't a thing when I was first having these issues nor would it have been suitable because it doesn't provide a static IP (to my knowledge) and I WFH, the 1TB limit on 5G would've been an issue anyway.

      • Jayphen on 06/12/2024 - 18:22

        It will be slower on all levels and be deprioritised if you actually try to download large files during peak times.

        What do you mean exactly? Are you saying Starlink throttles downloads or something?

        • Churna on 06/12/2024 - 22:07

          during peak times big users are slowed down yeah

          • Jayphen on 06/12/2024 - 22:24
            +1

            @Churna: Aren't all providers doing that? I have a fairly high level of usage and haven't had an issue. Ping is around 25-30ms as well, good enough for the gaming I do. I had a worse ping on FTTN

  • obitor on 05/12/2024 - 09:25

    so no price match that I can find because the plan needs to be added when ordering.

  • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 09:32

    Gen 3 Standard Kit is also on special.

    • bleugh on 05/12/2024 - 09:49
      +1

      Regional only…(i.e. Wagga Wagga, etc)

      • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 10:09
        +1

        Yes, updated it.

  • bulldoges on 05/12/2024 - 09:35
    +2

    I got a price match through Bunnings but they had to add on the $30 shipping so my total came to $296.10

    • obitor on 05/12/2024 - 10:03

      was this in-store or online?

      • rockstar1237 on 05/12/2024 - 10:15
        +1

        thanks to bulldoges - did the same, instore + 30 shipping came to 296.10 after pricebeat

      • bulldoges on 05/12/2024 - 12:14

        It was instore.

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 10:23
      +1

      Well done
      I'm 30k from Bunnings so decided not to bother.

    • vagfinger on 05/12/2024 - 13:48

      Same. $296.10

    • k3v1n16 on 05/12/2024 - 15:19

      could you please share the order receipt? My wife tried to price match at Bunnings just now, but they said they couldn’t do it because it’s part of the Starlink offer. They mentioned they don't price match that. Thanks!

      • karlison on 05/12/2024 - 15:35
        +1

        Try their online chat. They just did it for me

        • k3v1n16 on 06/12/2024 - 13:25

          yea, did that in online chat and pick up in store this morning. Thanks

    • bcYield on 13/12/2024 - 13:05

      Yeah but why plus the shipping cost when you already travelled to their store?

      • eug on 13/12/2024 - 14:52

        Because they're price-beating Starlink. You cannot buy it from Starlink for $299, you can only buy it from them for $329 or $333 so that's what they go off.

        • bcYield on 13/12/2024 - 15:03

          If you ask bunning to ship, will they charge double delivery fee?

          • eug on 13/12/2024 - 15:05

            @bcYield: No idea, you can try ask them.

            • bcYield on 13/12/2024 - 15:07

              @eug: $30 shipping fee is a bit of money. If the item is small with lower shipping fee, I think they can ignore. Fair.

              • eug on 13/12/2024 - 15:12
                +1

                @bcYield: The point is they're price-beating a competitor - so they're beating the price that you would pay if you bought from the competitor. You're welcome to just pay 10% more and buy it from the competitor instead.

                They're already doing bargain-hunters a favour by offering a 10% price beat. Asking for a mile isn't going to help.

              • geekcohen on 13/12/2024 - 15:28
                +1

                @bcYield: Its gone to $34 now from Starlink. Honestly, in my view, it is easier to get it from Starlink when you have to go to Bunnings first to do the order and then collect it. Time + Effort would be easier to get it from Starlink. The cost saving wouldn't be worth the time or effort.

  • michael9865 on 05/12/2024 - 09:59

    I hope they decrease it to $100 for unlimited so i can jump on it

    • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 10:07
      +1

      Unlikely, they increased it from $174 to $195 recently. So unlikely to go under $100 for roaming.

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 10:24
      +2

      That's be nice, I but I can't see it happening

  • Mithu9 on 05/12/2024 - 10:03

    Can we take this overseas when on holidays? and does it work in Fiji and India?

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 10:21
      +1

      Yes you can take it overseas
      You get 2 months a year allowed outside your country of purchase
      Coverage map here https://www.starlink.com/au/map

    • Michael Lim on 05/12/2024 - 10:25
      +2

      It can be taken and use overseas, except some countries such China, Taiwan, Russia, North Korea, PNG, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria etc. I checked the roaming map earlier.
      Majority of Africa's countries have poor reception.

  • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 10:28

    Thanks to mods for adding referral. I don't know how to do it (only my 2nd post)

    Do you need to use referral for purchase of kit, or can it be used in the plan activation?

    • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 10:33

      You need to use the referral upon purchase and that is then tracked. Then when you activate, you have to pay the full first month and your 2nd month becomes free.

      • Mithu9 on 05/12/2024 - 10:47

        Will the referral benefit work if we buy the hardware from Bunnings or Officeworks?

        • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 10:49
          +2

          It used to, but I believe it doesn't lately. I haven't been able to test and confirm lately.

          I often say to people, order via Starlink you pay for delivery but you get an extra month free (still save about $100) and its also linked to your account ready to go. No need to stuff around with KIT IDs and then account setups.

          • steve84 on 05/12/2024 - 15:55
            +1

            @geekcohen: How do you get the extra month free?
            Edit: I see through a referral!

    • creesy on 05/12/2024 - 11:15
      +1

      I forgot to use the referral when ordering so now ive ocntacted support and are trying to find out if its possible to add after the fact.

      • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 11:30

        Let us know how you go with this, would be interesting.

        • creesy on 05/12/2024 - 11:52
          +1

          Had another user tell me that they wont backdate referrals. So if that is the case I suppose i can just cancel and reorder.

        • creesy on 05/12/2024 - 12:05
          +2

          yeh that's the one I was referring to. I'll wait for a reply from support and if i get the same answer ill just cancel. The order is still pending anyway.

  • jamaco on 05/12/2024 - 11:11

    JBHiFi didn't price match because they say they don't sell theirs with a required membership

    • Thayer on 05/12/2024 - 12:38
      +1

      Not a fan of this two-tier pricing at the moment.
      Surely someone is being rebated the price difference.

    • Thayer on 05/12/2024 - 13:41

      Considering the item requires an active subscription to function.

  • lyoo01 on 05/12/2024 - 13:25
    +1

    Any recommendation for a car sunroof mount or tripod or whatever that people use this with?

  • chiragv99 on 05/12/2024 - 14:04

    Will work on Cruise ?

    • geekcohen on 05/12/2024 - 14:07

      Yes. Only works about 22kms off shore. Outside of that area, you need the Boat Roaming Plan or pay for priority data which is $3.19 per GB. You need the roaming plan regardless.

      • chiragv99 on 05/12/2024 - 14:18

        Thanks wondering between this than and gigsky esim than the internet rates on board are a rip off

    • aj3000 on 07/12/2024 - 08:09

      Most likely the won't allow you to carry it with you. Check their list of banned items.

  • Lit Homie on 05/12/2024 - 15:09

    Thanks gaming on the boat sorted!

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 21:06

      Check your car offshore you are going

  • Bolagnaise on 05/12/2024 - 16:00
    +6

    Just as an FYI, i literally bought a mini for $599 from JB-HI-FI 2 days ago. Messaged starlink support with "hey i bought a mini 2 days ago for $599 and its gone on sale' they instantly gave me a $300 account credit and closed the ticket before i could respond lol.

    • denserham on 05/12/2024 - 18:55
      -1

      So probably someone could just message them that even if it isn't exactly true and get the credit.

      • lyoo01 on 06/12/2024 - 09:09

        Well, most people wouldn't "qualify" for this. If someone bought it at 599 from the Starlink website or an authorised retailer, they are telling the truth. If they bought it at 299 after the price fall, they are lying and Starlink would know that if they bought it directly from the Starlink. By the sound of it, most people seem to be struggling to price match from an authorised retailer so only very very few people can get away with this but even then, if Starlink asks to produce evidence, then they have none.

    • Bonesaw321 on 05/12/2024 - 20:54

      You have 30 days price guarantee so maybe ask jbhifi in person say you would’ve did a price match with them

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 21:05

      Wow
      That's actually very good support. Amazing.

  • PerthectDeal on 05/12/2024 - 17:58

    Assume Australia only and will not work overseas?

    • eug on 05/12/2024 - 18:06

      Check out their FAQ.

  • bcYield on 05/12/2024 - 18:48

    $80pm for 50gb roaming subscription

    50GB is very little when I use my pc. Watching a few movies and gone. For roaming, it's attractive tho.

    Just signed up with superloop today, wanting to experience the gigabit speed for now. And this is handy as per the more I travel. Wish for ~$100/m unlimited data and don't care much about the speed. Perfect for a journey writer.

  • frozze on 05/12/2024 - 20:09

    Managed to get a price beat via Bunnings chat and got it for $269.10 for in-store pick up.

    • GLO on 09/12/2024 - 14:56

      On your receipt, can you pls share the Bunnings item number?
      Thanks

  • solacens on 05/12/2024 - 20:19
    +1

    Van life necessity

  • qiminghenfan on 05/12/2024 - 20:51

    Can I take it onto a cruise ship?

    • Bonesaw321 on 05/12/2024 - 20:53

      Why not

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 21:01

      It won't work much further than about 20 miles offshore. It disconnects as you need a marine plan which is a lot more expensive.

      So fine for coastal cruises.

      Don't cruise ships have free wifi?

      • eug on 05/12/2024 - 21:05
        +1

        Don't cruise ships have free wifi?

        Boy oh boy… wait till you see how much they charge! It must be a good income stream for them as they're definitely protecting it.

        • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 21:13

          Well, I learn something new everyday. Thank you for that.

          I'm not a fan of cruises. I get bored on a cross channel ferry. So I have no idea how they work

      • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 09:11

        It won't work much further than about 20 miles offshore. It disconnects as you need a marine plan which is a lot more expensive.

        Or pay for priority data at $3.19 a GB.

  • Bonesaw321 on 05/12/2024 - 20:52
    +7

    I was able to get it price beat at Bunnings for $269.10! Just a tip go on the Bunnings live chat they did it no problems and didn’t add the $30 shipping charge. Stack with my one pass flyby points bonus and it’s a deal. Thanks Op

    • jebdra on 05/12/2024 - 21:03

      Well done
      I wish I'd done that, I'd have it by now.
      I bought online from starlink. Should arrive next Monday apparently.
      I'm still happy with the deal anyway

    • Willo06 on 06/12/2024 - 05:38

      Am I missing something. I cannot find a link to live chat for Bunnings anywhere lol.

      • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 06:02
        +1

        Adblocker or similar might be stopping it? I think thats happening to me, private mode it shows. Button right hand corner in a red box "Chat with us".

        • Willo06 on 06/12/2024 - 06:43
          +2

          Thanks for the advice. Worked

          • ajiau on 06/12/2024 - 18:43
            +1

            @Willo06: Same here. Needed to open private browsing window to get the live chat… got price match but with shipping.. $297.. still worth it.

  • Johnny-Kun on 05/12/2024 - 21:46

    Thanks OP, been waiting for the right price for these things.

    Bunnings price beat for $269.10!

  • ThirdRonnie on 05/12/2024 - 22:58

    Hang about - $30 shipping? For a package weighing about 1.5 kg?

    • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 05:44

      Flat Rate. Aus Wide. Sometimes comes via DHL from the US if they are out of Australian Stock that comes often via AusPost.

      Its been $30 always. Even when the Gen 2s were a lot bigger! and they reduced the size for the Gen 3, still $30.

  • creesy on 06/12/2024 - 00:04

    I purchased this as a gift for my parents for an upcoming caravan trip.

    It says that it is automatically activated 30 days after delivery. Does anybody know if this is able to be paused or put off? Reason i ask is because their trip is still a few months off and id hate to waste the included 30 day trial.

    • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 05:44

      It says that it is automatically activated 30 days after delivery. Does anybody know if this is able to be paused or put off?

      Need to do it via the account to "pause" the subscription.

      • lyoo01 on 06/12/2024 - 09:05

        Yeah but you cannot postdate the start so you have 1 month from now to give it a use and then pause it and unpause it for later.

  • geekcohen on 06/12/2024 - 11:04

    I just got this email, $50 for 50GB of Roaming for those who have a Starlink Residential (like me).

    Starlink is offering a Starlink Mini bundle to select Residential customers through the end of the year. You are invited to purchase a Mini Kit for $299 (previously $599) with the Roam 50GB plan for $50/mo (previously $80/mo).

    Thanks SL!

    The Roam 50GB service plan includes 50GB of Mobile data that can be used anywhere in your continent. To keep the discount, you must continue using Residential service with your current Starlink

    • Jayphen on 06/12/2024 - 21:04
      +1

      Keep in mind though that pausing is not supported if you bundle.

      https://www.starlink.com/au/support/article/bb5c52bf-afd4-51…

      I was about to pull the trigger until I saw this, now I am having second thoughts as I intended to only use it for trips

      • geekcohen on 07/12/2024 - 09:59

        Oh well, with how often I can use it and offer it to family as well, $50 a month is pretty good compared to $80.

  • Jayphen on 06/12/2024 - 16:36

    Does anyone here have experience using these in Australia while camping etc?

    I have Starlink at home, and I used it for a while with the dishy on the ground until I was able to get it installed on the roof. While on the ground it was only semi-usable because of obstructions. It was fast, but it would drop out for 5 seconds or so every 10-15 minutes as satellites went behind trees. I guess it's still better than nothing while on the road, but it's not great if you are doing voice calls or anything that needs stability

    • eug on 06/12/2024 - 16:40

      I have, it worked great but as with anything satellite-based, obstructions will cause the dropouts you experienced. It's not magic unfortunately. :)

    • geekcohen on 07/12/2024 - 09:27

      I have Starlink at home, and I used it for a while with the dishy on the ground until I was able to get it installed on the roof. While on the ground it was only semi-usable because of obstructions. It was fast, but it would drop out for 5 seconds or so every 10-15 minutes as satellites went behind trees. I guess it's still better than nothing while on the road, but it's not great if you are doing voice calls or anything that needs stability

      How old is your kit? Gen 2 or Gen 3? Even with some obstructions, there shouldn't be drop outs like what you reported.

      • Jayphen on 07/12/2024 - 10:06
        +1

        Gen 3. It's fine now that it's on the roof - just a couple of dropouts a day as there is still a little bit of obstruction.

        • geekcohen on 07/12/2024 - 10:08

          Okay, interesting. Gen 3s are usually pretty good even with obstructions. Bigger field of view. Got plenty of installed systems with obstructions and don't drop out at all (even on a roof).

          • Jayphen on 07/12/2024 - 22:09
            +1

            @geekcohen: I just took a look at my stats and today at least there was only 1 dropout >2s, although it was "network error" which I am not sure is obstruction related.

            Obstruction map https://ibb.co/d2YL8CB

            • geekcohen on 08/12/2024 - 06:25

              @Jayphen: It will say "Obstructed" if it was a dropout due to some sort of obstruction. Network errors are common.

              Your obstructions are not as bad as some I have had like this, which still works perfectly fine with no noticeable issues.

  • Willo06 on 06/12/2024 - 18:52

    Interesting to see JB have pulled the product from their website.

  • Horacio on 07/12/2024 - 02:20

    Anyone know if these would happily work through a fibreglass poptop roof? Or need to be mounted on the outside..

    • geekcohen on 07/12/2024 - 09:25

      It can work through glass, and people have mounted it on their sunroofs. So don't see why not. But if you are stationary, may as well just put it outside via the kick stand.

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