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johnnyholtby:
One of the perks of starlink. It took MTN 6months and lots of visitations before they reluctantly agreed to replace my brand new faulty router

You can say that again.. For now, nothing beats Starlink

johnnyholtby:
Damn! I can totally relate.

To get reasonable and approachable neighbours is a nightmare. Country hard.

Please, I live in a shared compound. It's a 2 storey building. Can I get Starlink Mini? And if yes, how do I install it, since installing it on the roof won't work?

Recently, for like 2 months now, the network in my area has been abysmal. For MTN, it's almost like someone turns off the data switch once it's 8AM in the morning and then turns it on at 1AM.

From 8AM till 12AM you'd get speed around 200 to 400 kbps. Then from 1 AM to 7AM you get around 70 to 100mbps.

For Airtel you can't just understand them, you'd see 40 Mbps yet you can't do anything with it.

Glo, that one is not even having complete network bar let alone manageable for browsing.

I can't work during the day. I now spend money renting coworking spaces, which becomes very expensive in the long-run.

I just want to know if I can get the Mini Starlink, considering my budget and how I can install it, considering I stay in a 2 storey shared compound. And my flat is on the ground floor.

I've even complained several times to MTN about the issue and all they keep asking is for my number and browsing device and location. Like, what has that got to do with the situation?

I live in a 2 storey shared apartment too (top floor) and it's also a shared apartment. I shared my starlink with my downstairs neighbour.
I bought STARLINK MINI at first just to try and it worked fine for me. It worked fine for my downstairs neighbour too, just that they were only able to use the 2.4ghz band cos 5ghz has shorter range. I had to upgrade to the Gen 3 standard and I can now share my starlink with 2 of my neighbours, my downstair neighbour and the neighbour beside my apartment (same floor).

For your case, if you go for the Mini, you'll definitely be on the 2.4ghz band (very usable but slower compared to 5ghz band). The best place for installation would be the roof or a secure place that has a clear view of the sky

Here are your options....

1. Get a mini plus a good third party router and enable bypass mode. P.S. you'd have to get a waterproof ethernet cable too.

2. Get a mini and get STARLINK's router to extend your WiFi coverage. You can use the router as wired or wireless Mesh (I recommend wired mesh if you want max throughout). Again, you'd have to buy waterproof ethernet cable if you're going for wired Mesh.

3. If you can afford it, get a Gen 3 kit. It comes with a Gen 3 router so with WiFi coverage, you're covered.


Tbh, the mini would have been your best option if your apartment is on the top floor. Plus the price difference of the mini and standard kit is huge.

Nteogwuija:
Please, I live in a shared compound. It's a 2 storey building. Can I get Starlink Mini? And if yes, how do I install it, since installing it on the roof won't work?

Recently, for like 2 months now, the network in my area has been abysmal. For MTN, it's almost like someone turns off the data switch once it's 8AM in the morning and then turns it on at 1AM.

From 8AM till 12AM you'd get speed around 200 to 400 kbps. Then from 1 AM to 7AM you get around 70 to 100mbps.

For Airtel you can't just understand them, you'd see 40 Mbps yet you can't do anything with it.

Glo, that one is not even having complete network bar let alone manageable for browsing.

I can't work during the day. I now spend money renting coworking spaces, which becomes very expensive in the long-run.

I just want to know if I can get the Mini Starlink, considering my budget and how I can install it, considering I stay in a 2 storey shared compound. And my flat is on the ground floor.

I've even complained several times to MTN about the issue and all they keep asking is for my number and browsing device and location. Like, what has that got to do with the situation?

johnnyholtby:
One of the perks of starlink. It took MTN 6months and lots of visitations before they reluctantly agreed to replace my brand new faulty router

true, my wife dey laugh me wella, i bought airtel MIFI immediately i got home it stopped working

SolomonGrundy:
The link is not opening...

Btw, if you are powering just the starlink with it, why not just get one of these power tanks

I have it, but its not always on the powertank, and besides i share it with my lady's fridge. You understand what that means right?

ibietela2:
true, my wife dey laugh me wella, i bought airtel MIFI immediately i got home it stopped working

Good day everyone, is there a way for me to get Starlink and activate it here in Abuja. Our local ISPs are frustrating me everyday.

johnnyholtby:
I live in a 2 storey shared apartment too (top floor) and it's also a shared apartment. I shared my starlink with my downstairs neighbour.
I bought STARLINK MINI at first just to try and it worked fine for me. It worked fine for my downstairs neighbour too, just that they were only able to use the 2.4ghz band cos 5ghz has shorter range. I had to upgrade to the Gen 3 standard and I can now share my starlink with 2 of my neighbours, my downstair neighbour and the neighbour beside my apartment (same floor).

For your case, if you go for the Mini, you'll definitely be on the 2.4ghz band (very usable but slower compared to 5ghz band). The best place for installation would be the roof or a secure place that has a clear view of the sky

Here are your options....

1. Get a mini plus a good third party router and enable bypass mode. P.S. you'd have to get a waterproof ethernet cable too.

2. Get a mini and get STARLINK's router to extend your WiFi coverage. You can use the router as wired or wireless Mesh (I recommend wireless mesh). Again, you'd have to buy waterproof ethernet cable if you're going for wired Mesh.

3. If you can afford it, get a Gen 3 kit. It comes with a Gen 3 router so with WiFi coverage, you're covered.


Tbh, the mini would have been your best option if your apartment is on the top floor. Plus the price difference of the mini and standard kit is huge.

Thanks for your response. I think i prefer option 1.

I just checked the cable on Jumia and I'm seeing 15k for 50m.

Pls can you recommend a good third party router?

Thanks once again.

Tbh, I don't use third party routers with my setup. You can check TP Link.
If you'd be interested in STARLINK's Mesh router, I have a brand new Gen 3 mesh router for sale at a very good deal.

For wired connection, ensure the ethernet cable has proper seal.

Nteogwuija:
Thanks for your response. I think i prefer option 1.

I just checked the cable on Jumia and I'm seeing 15k for 50m.

Pls can you recommend a good third party router?

Thanks once again.

I don't know what to say. You will probably face a lot with obstruction. Of course, you will get a good speed, but it will be ON and Off. Hence, don't waste your money.

I'm even returning mine as I'm still within the 30 days refund policy.

Just a warning ahead. Our ISPs can be frustrating depending on where you live. And you can take the pictures of your surroundings for analysis or use AI to analyse it for possible obstruction.

However, if you still feel need to, and you can afford the monthly payment of 57k...you can go ahead and fulfill your curiosity.

Nteogwuija:
Please, I live in a shared compound. It's a 2 storey building. Can I get Starlink Mini? And if yes, how do I install it, since installing it on the roof won't work?

Recently, for like 2 months now, the network in my area has been abysmal. For MTN, it's almost like someone turns off the data switch once it's 8AM in the morning and then turns it on at 1AM.

From 8AM till 12AM you'd get speed around 200 to 400 kbps. Then from 1 AM to 7AM you get around 70 to 100mbps.

For Airtel you can't just understand them, you'd see 40 Mbps yet you can't do anything with it.

Glo, that one is not even having complete network bar let alone manageable for browsing.

I can't work during the day. I now spend money renting coworking spaces, which becomes very expensive in the long-run.

I just want to know if I can get the Mini Starlink, considering my budget and how I can install it, considering I stay in a 2 storey shared compound. And my flat is on the ground floor.

I've even complained several times to MTN about the issue and all they keep asking is for my number and browsing device and location. Like, what has that got to do with the situation?

May I ask why you're returning your hardware?
Is it due to obstruction?

twosquare:
I don't know what to say. You will probably face a lot with obstruction. Of course, you will get a good speed, but it will be ON and Off. Hence, don't waste your money.

I'm even returning mine as I'm still within the 30 days refund policy.

Just a warning ahead. Our ISPs can be frustrating depending on where you live. And you can take the pictures of your surroundings for analysis or use AI to analyse it for possible obstruction.

However, if you still feel need to, and you can afford the monthly payment of 57k...you can go ahead and fulfill your curiosity.

ibietela2:
I have it, but its not always on the powertank, and besides i share it with my lady's fridge. You understand what that means right?

Okay, I see then..

Jskelly11:
Good day everyone, is there a way for me to get Starlink and activate it here in Abuja. Our local ISPs are frustrating me everyday.

They are at capacity already, it's totally impossible for now. Except you go the enterprise route, which is very pricey..

twosquare:
I don't know what to say. You will probably face a lot with obstruction. Of course, you will get a good speed, but it will be ON and Off. Hence, don't waste your money.

I'm even returning mine as I'm still within the 30 days refund policy.

Just a warning ahead. Our ISPs can be frustrating depending on where you live. And you can take the pictures of your surroundings for analysis or use AI to analyse it for possible obstruction.

However, if you still feel need to, and you can afford the monthly payment of 57k...you can go ahead and fulfill your curiosity.

What if I can beg the landlord to allow me install the Mini on the roof and then get a router like someone suggested?

Cuz that's the only feasible solution to my predicament right now.

Nteogwuija:
What if I can beg the landlord to allow me install the Mini on the roof and then get a router like someone suggested?

Cuz that's the only feasible solution to my predicament right now.

If you can afford the monthly subscription. No problem. Please go ahead. I see no reason why the Landlord should refused. It's just like DSTV.

Replacement is here, those who moved from gen2 to 3 did you do anything differently?

johnnyholtby:
I dare Airtel ODU and MTN fiber to achieve this data usage in just 3 days

I use Starlink too, but i dare Starlink to give you this speed

QuoteJust1nce:
I use Starlink too, but i dare Starlink to give you this speed

Lol wait V3 Satellites launch

Funny thing be say na on 5G you dey do the test and your data screaming 😅

ibietela2:
Replacement is here, those who moved from gen2 to 3 did you do anything differently?

This one comes from USA

ibietela2:
Replacement is here, those who moved from gen2 to 3 did you do anything differently?

I did recently but i had to get a wall mount

morikee:
Lol wait V3 Satellites launch

Funny thing be say na on 5G you dey do the test and your data screaming 😅

I'm waiting.... the test consumed 1GB+ but No worry data na water
Meanwhile below is MTN FibreX, 300Mbps plan, i dare starlink to give u 7ms ping

MTN 5G na fire...

Wish I could have it here where I am.

QuoteJust1nce:
I use Starlink too, but i dare Starlink to give you this speed

QuoteJust1nce:
I'm waiting.... the test consumed 1GB+ but No worry data na water
Meanwhile below is MTN FibreX, 300Mbps plan, i dare starlink to give u 7ms ping

QuoteJust1nce:
I'm waiting.... the test consumed 1GB+ but No worry data na water
Meanwhile below is MTN FibreX, 300Mbps plan, i dare starlink to give u 7ms ping

Starlink dey try na as Satellite that is like 400km away from earth the 300mbps plan na like 100k right but you get this same 300mbps at 57k on Starlink

This is nice
How much is MTN 300Mbps plan?

QuoteJust1nce:
I'm waiting.... the test consumed 1GB+ but No worry data na water
Meanwhile below is MTN FibreX, 300Mbps plan, i dare starlink to give u 7ms ping

Never mind I found it

johnnyholtby:
This is nice
How much is MTN 300Mbps plan?

morikee:
Starlink dey try na as Satellite that is like 400km away from earth the 300mbps plan na like 100k right but you get this same 300mbps at 57k on Starlink

Yeah boss, na just to show say everything wey get pro get con. MTN is my default internet (used to be Starlink) because na fire for my location. quite expensive ooo but more coverage as i can either used it fixed (or wireless) at home or on the move wireless within my vicinity via 5G.
But starlink dey try just be say i don tire for am cos of saturation leading to abysmal speeds in urban cities

morikee:
This one comes from USA

Yes, from US

morikee:
I did recently but i had to get a wall mount

This is my GEN2 mount, seems adjustment need to be made.

I saw on Temu that they sell 18k+ for pole adapter

ibietela2:
This is my GEN2 mount, seems adjustment need to be made.

I saw on Temu that they sell 18k+ for pole adapter

Yeah just get a Pole Adapter