Thursday, May 26, 2022

New Starlink RV Plan - Satellite Internet For Campers

 Skip the Starlink Satellite Internet Lines

Trying to sign up for satellite internet service from Starlink typically means placing yourself on a long subscriber waiting list. Luckily a new service from Starlink's RV Plan offers a potential fast-track where you can get the essential equipment with positively no wait time. 

We are talking about the Starlink RV plan, launched this week by the company as an internet service for RV owners and travelers. Excellent for those of us who like camping, hunting or road trips. The new RV and camper plan includes a portable dish or Dishy that is engineered to provide internet connectivity anywhere you may roam. 

Best of all, if you subscribe to Starlink RV, the company will ship a Dishy to you right away, pronto. In comparison, ordering a regular heated Starlink dish right now will put you on a waitlist until 2023.

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Before you speed off to get Starlink RV, understand that it's a little bit different than the normal internet service.

Starlink RV is not cheap, costing $135 for the satellite internet service, about $25 more than a regular home Starlink connection. The dish itself will cost a whopping $599. 

Looks like a thin, flat, round UFO on a stick. Starlink Terminal has motors to self-adjust optimal angle to view sky. Instructions are simply: - Plug in socket - Point at sky.

 These instructions work in either order. No training required.

Still it would be very cool to have! 



Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Starlink Satellite Internet - Starlink Availability & Coverage Map 2022

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Starlink Coverage Areas 2022

Here’s the great news: Availability is expanding according to the latest coverage maps. As of late October 2021, Starlink has completed beta testing! That means they’re on the route to fulfilling new orders from customers outside of limited beta testing bands (between 44 and 45 degrees, and 52 and 53 degrees north latitude).

SpaceX's Starlink surpasses 400,000 subscribers globally as of 5/26/2022!


Check out the official Starlink satellite internet coverage map link below and see just a sample of the coverage areas that Starlink has already fulfilled service requests in.

For customers in the USA, Starlink mainly provides satellite internet service to these states (as well as small sectors of others ):

  • California
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • North Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin
  • Michigan
  • Maine

Ready for the not so great news? Due to a nationwide silicon shortage in the U.S. hookup times on new and existing orders are getting pushed further back. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink is advising customers to expect fulfillment on orders in early to mid-2022. 

Just type in your service address and search the Starlink Service Coverage Map

Love the technology and so convenient. 


Satellite Phone Buying Information 2024 Edition

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Satellite Phone Information And Buying Tips In 2024

When it comes to comparing satellite phones and buying one there is considerable differences between the best brands and top models. Here’s what you’ll need to be on the lookout for:

  • Network. The top sat phone connects through the Iridium Network which gives you 100% satellite coverage all around the world and is never unavailable. You’ll always be able to connect and call emergency services when needed when you’re on the Iridium Network.
  • Battery Life. You’ll want a phone with really long battery life. 30 hours of standby time with Iridium Extreme. Make sure that when you’re not using it that you’ve got it turned off and not just on standby mode.
  • GPS. Some of the best satellite phone models come with GPS built-in. This is an outstanding feature as the phone can then relay your exact location to emergency response should anything ever go wrong.
  • Tracking. We only noticed this feature in a few of the latest satellite mobile phones and it’s a feature we think many other top brands should be including. Being able to track your location and allow relatives to see exactly where you are, puts everyone’s minds at ease. Contacts will instantly know if something is amiss when you’re no longer making progress on your planned hiking trip.
  • Maps. This feature means you can get rid of a few of your other devices you’ll usually take when you go hiking or backpacking because you’ll be able to navigate directly from the satellite phone. Just make sure that you keep some battery life should you need to make an important call.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Top 2 Best Satellite Phones & Deals Now: Where To Buy A Satellite Phone

top 2 satellite phones Isatphone 2 and iridium extreme
 


The top questions as of late in 2022 concerning the high interest in Satellite phones for sale has been, "Where to buy a Satellite Phone?" and What is the best Satellite Phone of 2022?
 Fast answer:
IsatPhone 2 and Iridium Extreme.

Simple and Best answer on buying a satellite phone in 2022 is Pivotel. Scroll down to the free satphone offers for all the details. They offer both IsatPhone 2 and Iridium Extreme Free when you sign up to the 100 minute plan. 

These are the top 2 Sat phones in the USA with campers, hikers and for backpacking as of now. Also IsatPhone 2 is rated the #1 satellite phone for maritime and marine use! Along with the best plans and cheapest deals in 2022. Hard to beat a free handset.


Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 

IsatPhone 2 is Inmarsat's most popular sat phone and it offers excellent voice clarity with the longest-lasting battery on the global market. The rock-solid built quality of this device is a result of excellent engineering and craftsmanship.

Mostly in demand for boating, yachting and sailing - out on the water this phone almost never drops a call. IsatPhone 2 is water-resistant but not entirely waterproof, but it will withstand rain and high humidity for long periods of time. Inmarsat offers low-cost satellite airtime and very flexible service plans.


Iridium Extreme 9575 Satellite Phone 

Iridium 9575 Extreme is the latest satphone in the highly touted Iridium network. It offers satisfying voice clarity, a very high degree of durability and it is truly reliable in any emergency; in particular, high-stress environments where GPS tracking is vital and an emergency SOS button might be necessary. Always be prepared on any adventure!




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