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Re:First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini by dboreham on Monday June 17, 2024 @09:44AM (#40705559)
> But I don't think they have any subscription plans priced for that?

As a former owner of a WISP, this idea of a "backup service" doesn't really work (read: I make no money from you).

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Re:First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini by mathsmath on Monday June 17, 2024 @10:08AM (#40705783)
Sure it does! I’m rural and our phones/ISP went out last week.

I activated our Starlink roam (you can access the captive portal while service is disabled) & all the remote working neighbors came over and shared the connection. It worked great!

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Re:First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini by rescbr on Monday June 17, 2024 @02:09PM (#40708992)
What do you mean? Can I just buy a dish, don't activate any subscription and just when necessary enable roam?
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Re:First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini by esterly on Monday June 17, 2024 @03:49PM (#40710210)
Rome has a 'Pause service' option https://www.starlink.com/service-plans

""Pause and un-pause service at any time. Billing is in one-month increments, allowing you to customize your service to your individual travel needs."

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Re:First look at the upcoming Starlink Mini by inemesitaffia on Saturday June 22, 2024 @10:56AM (#40759534)
Yes you can indeed. The equipment is your property and there's no contract
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