Starlink Internet

Starlink is a satellite internet service from SpaceX. It connects your home, property or caravan to the internet through a dish instead of a phone line or cable.

The Good Guys sells the Starlink hardware. The service itself is set up through Starlink.

A Starlink dish sits outside with a clear view of the sky. It sends and receives data from satellites flying low above the Earth.

Those satellites orbit at about 550 km, much closer than older satellite internet, so the delay is shorter. They pass your data on to the wider internet and back again.

Your router, built into the kit, then shares the connection over Wi-Fi.

It depends on where you'll use it.

Starlink Mini is compact, has a built-in Wi-Fi 5 router and averages 25-40W, so it suits travel and low-power setups. Starlink Standard has a Wi-Fi 6 router, supports up to 235 devices and averages 75-100W, so it suits larger homes and a permanent spot.

It can, depending on your location and needs. Starlink Standard supports up to 235 devices and has two Ethernet ports for wired connections.

Speeds change with your location, the time of day and the plan you choose. Check the plans on Starlink before you switch.

Yes. The kit is the hardware, and you need an active Starlink plan to get online.

Starlink sets the plan options and prices, and you manage them in your Starlink account.

Place the dish somewhere with a clear view of the sky, plug it in and follow the Starlink app. The app helps you check for obstructions like trees and rooflines before you fix it in place.

If the view is blocked, a wall, pole or roof mount can lift the dish higher.

The Starlink dish carries an IP67 Type 4 rating, so it is protected against dust and water when installed as Starlink specifies. The router is made for indoor use.

In extreme cases, heavy rain or wind can slow the connection or cause a rare outage.

Both kits include a 15m cable. Longer cables are sold separately if your dish sits further from the router.

Starlink Mini has wall, pivot, mobility and roof rack mounts and a pipe adapter for poles and pipes, and ChargeCore adds suction cup, magnetic and roof rack options plus USB-C to DC power cables. Starlink Standard has wall and pivot mounts.

Yes. Starlink Mini works with all Starlink mesh systems, and Starlink Standard works with Starlink Gen 2 and Router 3 mesh nodes, up to three.

Adding a node helps Wi-Fi reach more rooms or outbuildings.

Starlink decides coverage and availability. Check your address on Starlink's site or in the Starlink app before you order.