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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ask4bk(m): 4:37pm On Nov 02, 2023
IllRatherNotSay:


Here we go.

What's your location? I want to believe you are either in Lagos or a place near it.
Lagos seems to have many starlink users making it difficult for users there to get the best of starlink. It's like in USA where the best starlink speed people get is 100mbps.

But here am I in Niger state, extreme end of Nigeria, getting 320mbps. Otis54

Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by BadMaster: 5:00pm On Nov 02, 2023
ask4bk:


Your account and card will pay the sub for all the starlinks connected to your account like that of this my guy paying twice every month.
He tells guy using the other starlink to pay monthly into his account and his card pays to starlink
This is not a good idea, unless they're all family members or the Starlinks are being used for business purposes, so if issues arise, they can be resolved amicably.
Otherwise, the best thing to do is to cancel the service on your account, and then the actual kit users attempt to order Starlink on the site. At the point of ordering they will be asked to indicate if they have a kit already or want to order for one. They should tick to indicate that they have one already. Then fill in the existing kit info.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by otis54(m): 6:25pm On Nov 02, 2023
ask4bk:


What's your location? I want to believe you are either in Lagos or a place near it.
Lagos seems to have many starlink users making it difficult for users there to get the best of starlink. It's like in USA where the best starlink speed people get is 100mbps.

But here am I in Niger state, extreme end of Nigeria, getting 320mbps. Otis54

shocked The speed you’re getting is really impressive. Guess those of us in Lagos will have to make do with what we are getting right now. I’m not even complaining because the speed is a lot better than the swift 4G network(28,670 for 10Mbps) I was using before moving to Mtn 5G(30,000 for 300GB). I would have stuck with Mtn 5G if they had unlimited data at the same price range as Starlink but, alas, they don’t.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by georgee(m): 6:29pm On Nov 02, 2023
otis54:


shocked The speed you’re getting is really impressive. Guess those of us in Lagos will have to make do with what we are getting right now. I’m not even complaining because the speed is a lot better than the swift 4G network(28,670 for 10Mbps) I was using before moving to Mtn 5G(30,000 for 300GB). I would have stuck with Mtn 5G if they had unlimited data at the same price range as Starlink but, alas, they don’t.
Spot on

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by IllRatherNotSay: 8:57pm On Nov 02, 2023
You have a good point.
Just about the same reason I am keeping them.

otis54:


shocked The speed you’re getting is really impressive. Guess those of us in Lagos will have to make do with what we are getting right now. I’m not even complaining because the speed is a lot better than the swift 4G network(28,670 for 10Mbps) I was using before moving to Mtn 5G(30,000 for 300GB). I would have stuck with Mtn 5G if they had unlimited data at the same price range as Starlink but, alas, they don’t.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ugreat(m): 8:58am On Nov 03, 2023
For some reasons unknown, a starlink I installed at Ikoyi is refusing subscription. We have tried every card possible. The worst is Starlink have stopped Nigerians and Brazilians from having more than one service on one account.

Anyone know how to sort out this subscription issue?
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ask4bk(m): 11:24am On Nov 03, 2023
otis54:


shocked The speed you’re getting is really impressive. Guess those of us in Lagos will have to make do with what we are getting right now. I’m not even complaining because the speed is a lot better than the swift 4G network(28,670 for 10Mbps) I was using before moving to Mtn 5G(30,000 for 300GB). I would have stuck with Mtn 5G if they had unlimited data at the same price range as Starlink but, alas, they don’t.
The speed is great, but who needs all that in day to day usage. I only enjoyed the speed when downloading one game for my ps5 at 300 Mbps and it finished in no time. But I don't do much downloads. Mostly streaming and they use at just 10mbps.

The mtn 5g deal is nice though. With starlink highest I've used in a month is 500gb coz many used it then. What drinks most of my data is IPTV streaming since I stream all my TV, football and movie needs in HD. If the mtn 5g speed is good, then 30k for 300gb is nice deal.
Only problem was that I was in Abuja and mtn 5g speed was like 14mbps or even as low as 1mbps. What kind of 5g is that? How was the speed in Lagos?

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ask4bk(m): 1:15pm On Nov 03, 2023
ugreat:
For some reasons unknown, a starlink I installed at Ikoyi is refusing subscription. We have tried every card possible. The worst is Starlink have stopped Nigerians and Brazilians from having more than one service on one account.

Anyone know how to sort out this subscription issue?
You mean more than one starlink dish in one account?
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by otis54(m): 1:24pm On Nov 03, 2023
ask4bk:

The speed is great, but who needs all that in day to day usage. I only enjoyed the speed when downloading one game for my ps5 at 300 Mbps and it finished in no time. But I don't do much downloads. Mostly streaming and they use at just 10mbps.

The mtn 5g deal is nice though. With starlink highest I've used in a month is 500gb coz many used it then. What drinks most of my data is IPTV streaming since I stream all my TV, football and movie needs in HD. If the mtn 5g speed is good, then 30k for 300gb is nice deal.

Only problem was that I was in Abuja and mtn 5g speed was like 14mbps or even as low as 1mbps. What kind of 5g is that? How was the speed in Lagos?

Mtn 5G speed in my location (surulere) is really good, even better than my Starlink both in downloads and uploads. Here is a screenshot of the speed test I just did
But it’s not unlimited. That’s the only downside of Mtn 5G

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by BadMaster: 3:20pm On Nov 03, 2023
otis54:


Mtn 5G speed in my location (surulere) is really good, even better than my Starlink both in downloads and uploads. Here is a screenshot of the speed test I just did
But it’s not unlimited. That’s the only downside of Mtn 5G
For 5G, this is poor. 4G in my location performs better than this.
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by otis54(m): 3:39pm On Nov 03, 2023
BadMaster:

For 5G, this is poor. 4G in my location performs better than this.
Where is your location?
Well it’s location dependent. That’s why I stated it that in my location (Surulere) that’s what I’m getting.
I just did something now. I moved the 5g router to my window and this is what I got cheesy
But I’m still going to stick with Starlink once this my Mtn subscription is exhausted. Unlimited internet at 38k with the speed I’m getting is a real value for my money with this our current economic situation cool

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by BadMaster: 4:16pm On Nov 03, 2023
otis54:

Where is your location?
Well it’s location dependent. That’s why I stated it that in my location (Surulere) that’s what I’m getting.
I just did something now. I moved the 5g router to my window and this is what I got cheesy
But I’m still going to stick with Starlink once this my Mtn subscription is exhausted. Unlimited internet at 38k with the speed I’m getting is a real value for my money with this our current economic situation cool
This speed is more like it.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ask4bk(m): 10:43pm On Nov 03, 2023
otis54:


Mtn 5G speed in my location (surulere) is really good, even better than my Starlink both in downloads and uploads. Here is a screenshot of the speed test I just did
But it’s not unlimited. That’s the only downside of Mtn 5G
I see.
But that's still a reduction in the mtn 5g speed compared to when it came out first and it was getting to over 1Gbps.
From your result, my starlink is even faster in download, though slower in upload.

Shows that mtn quality is going down. This 5g speed you tested now is what a good 4glte should be achieving.
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by CavendishPlex: 10:56pm On Nov 03, 2023
This is unrelated and I apologize, but I really would appreciate some recommendations.

Which bank's Naira debit card can I link to Google Playstore to pay for my YouTube Premium Family subscription? ProvidusBank is killing me with their charge. The subscription fee is ₦1,700 but ProvidusBank charged me ₦2,669.73 & I'm sure it'll be higher next month as this has been the trend.
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by otis54(m): 6:43am On Nov 04, 2023
ask4bk:

I see.
But that's still a reduction in the mtn 5g speed compared to when it came out first and it was getting to over 1Gbps.
From your result, my starlink is even faster in download, though slower in upload.

Shows that mtn quality is going down. This 5g speed you tested now is what a good 4glte should be achieving.

I’m sure it will still get even slower with time. Once phone manufacturers like tecno and Infinix starts adding 5G to their newly released mid and lower range phones, then just know it’s not going to be as fast as this anymore because by then almost everybody who owns a smartphone in Nigeria will be on 5G just like 3G and 4G

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by HIbreed(m): 6:45am On Nov 04, 2023
CavendishPlex:
This is unrelated and I apologize, but I really would appreciate some recommendations.

Which bank's Naira debit card can I link to Google Playstore to pay for my YouTube Premium Family subscription? ProvidusBank is killing me with their charge. The subscription fee is ₦1,700 but ProvidusBank charged me ₦2,669.73 & I'm sure it'll be higher next month as this has been the trend.
Did YouTube billed you in Dollar or Naira?
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by CavendishPlex: 7:26am On Nov 04, 2023
HIbreed:
Did YouTube billed you in Dollar or Naira?

My Google account was created in Nigeria and my subscription quoted in Naira (₦1700) and so I really don't know why ProvidusBank charges me outrageous amounts.
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by HIbreed(m): 7:51am On Nov 04, 2023
CavendishPlex:


My Google account was created in Nigeria and my subscription quoted in Naira (₦1700) and so I really don't know why ProvidusBank charges me outrageous amounts.
Change the bank card.
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ugreat(m): 9:53am On Nov 04, 2023
ask4bk:

You mean more than one starlink dish in one account?
Yes
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by ugreat(m): 2:20pm On Nov 04, 2023
ask4bk:

You mean more than one starlink dish in one account?

Yes oo
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by purplekayc(m): 3:14pm On Nov 04, 2023
Difference between these two?

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 1:59pm On Nov 05, 2023
My Access Bank card and Gtb MasterCard not working on starlink website. can someone help with the card they used for purchase because promo is ending soon. I want to take buy before it ends
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by georgee(m): 2:53pm On Nov 05, 2023
Mightyify:
My Access Bank card and Gtb MasterCard not working on starlink website. can someone help with the card they used for purchase because promo is ending soon. I want to take buy before it ends
Stanbic IBTC
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 10:07pm On Nov 05, 2023
georgee:

Stanbic IBTC

Unfortunately I don't have Stanbic IBTC card
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 5:59am On Nov 06, 2023
I have finally paid with my access Bank Visa card but only 32k was debited from the card. How exactly do I pay for the remaining?
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by georgee(m): 6:13am On Nov 06, 2023
Mightyify:
I have finally paid with my access Bank Visa card but only 32k was debited from the card. How exactly do I pay for the remaining?
It means your area is at capacity.. When you filled in your service address on starlink's website, you should have seen the 'full capacity' message
The rest will be debited when more satellites are deployed to your area and your kits delivered

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 7:09am On Nov 06, 2023
georgee:

It means your area is at capacity.. When you filled in your service address on starlink's website, you should have seen the 'full capacity' message
The rest will be debited when more satellites are deployed to your area and your kits delivered

That's technically correct but not totally. I have fixed the issue by searching for wider location than my address...eg kubwa or Ikeja(instead of 2 Charles ade Street Ikeja or kubwa) so that it could acknowledge network availability then before completing the order I update the contact address with my exact address and it worked.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 8:21am On Nov 06, 2023
georgee:

It means your area is at capacity.. When you filled in your service address on starlink's website, you should have seen the 'full capacity' message
The rest will be debited when more satellites are deployed to your area and your kits delivered

We have electricity at least 20hrs a day. Any suggestion on affordable power backup (maybe Small inverter)... I can use for the starlink?
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by walestega(m): 10:06am On Nov 07, 2023
I can confirm that Access Bank Card works. Just paid with their card now as well.
Mightyify:
I have finally paid with my access Bank Visa card but only 32k was debited from the card. How exactly do I pay for the remaining?

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by Mightyify(m): 5:25pm On Nov 07, 2023
I just learnt that I would be needing router and it wasn't part of the accessories coming with my order
Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by otis54(m): 10:24pm On Nov 07, 2023
Mightyify:
I just learnt that I would be needing router and it wasn't part of the accessories coming with my order
Please from where did you learn such?
The kit that is going to be delivered to you will include a satellite dish, a router, a cable and mount for the dish.

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Re: My SpaceX Starlink Internet Experience In Lagos, Nigeria by IllRatherNotSay: 5:51am On Nov 08, 2023
I just replaced the Starlink Router with Linksys WRT3200ACM Router using the Starlink Ethernet Adapter, and I can see immediate improvement. Speed went from the usual <20Mbps to ~160Mbps.
Next step is to delete the Starlink Router completely:
https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

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