Starlink - Anyone get it yet?

SpiderInDisguise · 02-10-2025 08:05AM

For anyone struggling with slow or unreliable internet in rural areas like ours (I’m based in rural Limerick).

I got Starlink has been a game changer. The speeds I’m getting right now:

Download: ~189 Mbps
Upload: ~27 Mbps
Ping: ~34 ms

It's way better than what I was getting with Eir or other providers I tried. I’m using a TP-Link Deco M4 mesh system inside the house, and it spreads the connection brilliantly across all rooms.

Starlink just launched a referral system in Ireland. If anyone’s thinking about signing up, you can get 1 month free (and for transparency, I do too) using this link:

https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-6600422-99105-42

listermint · 02-10-2025 09:39AM

They must be losing Irish customers hand over fist at this point. Our monthly rates have held quite low and they're throwing out offers now like referrals.

The NBP is kicking in hard.

Blazer · 02-10-2025 09:49AM

they're now offering the equipment for free for residential customers signing upto a 12 month contract.

ItHurtsWhenIP · 03-10-2025 08:16PM

I'm back on Starlink now … My Digiweb connection dropped around 3:00pm today, with Power light on the Fritzbox flashing. All 3 lights on the ONT were on, but the data light not really flashing. Got through to support fairly quickly and did the usual troubleshooting with them (remove and re-insert the cable from the ONT, reboot the Fritzbox). Then he said it looks like a network issue, so he was passing it to them, as it was probably storm related.

I waited until 8:00pm and nothing had changed, so I powered up Dishy and activated the Residential Lite plan for €35 (up to 200Mbps) … 2 minutes later, everything came up and my speedtest … 😁

Stewball · 06-10-2025 12:35PM

Do you have to have an active subscription for someone to use your referrel?

mamax · 06-10-2025 08:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123882414#Comment_123882414

The person giving the referral has to have one, the referral is for new customers, have mine for a few days now and the speeds are unreal, no buffering like I had with Vodafone 20meg, now I've 300 plus all the time.

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Here's another referral link if anyone wants it

Here's one free month of Starlink service! Starlink high-speed internet is great for streaming, video calls, and gaming in even the most remote locations on Earth. https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-6579889-13980-71&app_source=share

listermint · 06-10-2025 08:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123883947#Comment_123883947

This an ad...

mamax · 06-10-2025 08:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123883981#Comment_123883981

No.

I replied to a question and offered a referral.

That's what forums are for.

listermint · 06-10-2025 09:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123883989#Comment_123883989

Just your blurb about gaming and video calls and your signature. Its all very.... markety..

mamax · 06-10-2025 10:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123884169#Comment_123884169

Read my post back again I never mentioned gaming or video calls, you are mistaken.

I've been a member since 2008, had my issues with both eircom and Vodafone, thrilled with starlink and delighted to share help if anyone needs it, so I'm afraid your wrong. You must be referring to the referral link, thats part of the starlink link not me.

Have a nice evening :)

The Cush · 07-10-2025 07:23AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123559148#Comment_123559148

Amazon's Project Kuiper selects Ireland for early roll-out in direct challenge to Starlink

Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined representatives of Amazon's Project Kuiper at the NSC in Elfordstown near Midleton in recent days to mark the regulatory approval of a satellite earth station there.
The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has granted permission for operations within the 18 GHz and 28 GHz frequency bands, enabling the delivery of Project Kuiper's satellite broadband services to Ireland.

Green light for Amazon's Project Kuiper at National Space Centre Cork

According to Amazon, Ireland will be one of the first countries in Europe to utilise Project Kuiper’s general service.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD was today (6 October) joined by members of Amazon’s Project Kuiper and the National Space Centre (NSC) to mark the regulatory approval of a satellite Earth station that will allow Project Kuiper to operate a gateway at the Elfordstown facility in Midleton, Cork.
Project Kuiper is a satellite communications network that aims to bring fast, reliable internet connectivity to communities worldwide. The Cork-based gateway is one of hundreds being installed globally. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) will allow operations within the 18GHz and 28GHz frequency bands, enabling the delivery of Project Kuiper’s satellite broadband services to Ireland.
Later this year the project will be available to select Government and business customers as part of a commercial beta, with plans for a wider roll-out next year as the network improves coverage and capacity. Ireland will be among the first countries in Europe to receive general service.

Tommy Lagahan · 07-10-2025 02:58PM

A bit late with the NBI rollout nearing completion. You'd wonder what kind of takeup theyll have.

The Cush · 07-10-2025 03:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123885949#Comment_123885949

What market are they targeting, residential, wholesale, enterprise?

Bambaata · 08-10-2025 11:16PM

Any alternative providers of satellite broadband? Was with imagine and they cut our radio link, moved everyone to 5G but we don't have any signal here! NBI developing in the area but still a few weeks/months away from rollout so can barely make calls and struggling to work from home on hotspot with just barely 1 bar signal at only one point on the house!

This is very anti Musk household so would rather avoid Starlink! Had to refuse a Tesla from work a few months back as I'd have been divorced if I arrived home in one :D

The Continental Op · 08-10-2025 11:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123890201#Comment_123890201

Then why not sign up to a totally inferior service that costs a lot more?

The Cush · 09-10-2025 12:32AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123890201#Comment_123890201

I believe the router Imagine supply in this case is a 5G Huawei H165-383-CBFD.

If so this should have 2 MIMO external antenna ports at the rear. An external MIMO antenna, like the Iskra P60. This will increase performance in difficult reception areas.

My brother has used this antenna with his Huawei B818 4G router for more than 3 years now (GoMo SIM), pointing at a mast 8.5 kms distant. Fibre arrived here about 2 months ago but he's sticking with his 4G router for now.

The antenna is expensive but works well in difficult signal areas.