mexjerry 47 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 So many doubters, got an invite to reserve my place 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gringohombre 814 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 What is this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 5,343 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I'd love it if we had OTA internet here like they have in GDL. Our students get far better service from such a provider there than we get from TelMex. Their apartment is just outside of Chapalita and the provider has very strong and fast OTA for less than either CATV or TelMex. And no requirement for hard wire, they just have a simple antenna. Seems to be associated with Elon Musk. Definite OTA via satellite. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/starlink-explained-what-to-know-about-elon-musk-satellite-internet-venture/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Sanchez 192 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 That is so cool, Mexjerry! I don't have the need, but millions of people down here and around the world certainly do. Please let us know how it works out. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 5,343 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 If it is portable it could be a real boon for traveling and RVers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,978 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 At this time it's a pretty steep option 'tho. $500 for the gear and $99/month. With the growth of cellphone service and hotspots from said, and the number of RV 'resorts' that have better and better wifi service, I'll not be purchasing the Starlink. My trailer came with a wifi 'boost' device that REALLY works well in a campsite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virgo lady 576 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Those with a Telcel wireless (cellular) internet modem can take it anywhere in Mexico and it should work as long as there is Telcel cell coverage.....which is pretty broad. And it's pretty fast and lots of bandwidth / month too and much less $$. Not equal to satellite of course....but pretty useful and flexible. Wifi Móvil - Conéctate donde quieras | Telcel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 5,343 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 10 hours ago, RickS said: At this time it's a pretty steep option 'tho. $500 for the gear and $99/month. With the growth of cellphone service and hotspots from said, and the number of RV 'resorts' that have better and better wifi service, I'll not be purchasing the Starlink. My trailer came with a wifi 'boost' device that REALLY works well in a campsite. Tell me about that wifi boost device you are using in your RV. I would have PM'd this question to you but your PM isn't working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcscats 544 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Telcel gives you 2 if you are lucky. Starlink is 40 plus. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,978 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, Mainecoons said: Tell me about that wifi boost device you are using in your RV. I would have PM'd this question to you but your PM isn't working. Sent you a PM.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Go Solar 923 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 4 hours ago, lcscats said: Telcel gives you 2 if you are lucky. Starlink is 40 plus. I have seen 10 to 15 typical with Telcel wireless modem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeanRoy 58 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Most people I know that have TelCel report 30 or better. Location certainly plays a part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcscats 544 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Go Solar said: I have seen 10 to 15 typical with Telcel wireless modem. We get two in SAT and I can see the tower line of sight. I wonder what the difference is from? Also you now have to sign up for two years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yamahamer 1 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 My first post on here. Just ordered my StarLink dish yesterday! It will work great in Idaho and surrounding states! This is the only solution for rural areas. Ive had satellite internet before and switched to wireless broadband when it became available and was less money. I can take this anywhere in the northern USA and have unlimited internet. And as they add satellites I can go further south. The places I go I'm lucky to find cell service, forget internet. I've been waiting for this for years and the price isn't bad for what you get. Ive spent more than that using a hotspot through Verizon. Im new here and giving my uneducated limited experience! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virgo lady 576 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, lcscats said: We get two in SAT and I can see the tower line of sight. I wonder what the difference is from? Should document that and ask / politely demand at Telcel Laguna store.....maybe traffic overcapacity? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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