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HeavenlyBang:
Well, they advertise mbps, not MBps. That's megabit, not Megabyte.

Don't mind Airtel. It's actually Mbps in reality. I have that exact 5G router and their ODU. They are relics gathering dust now

Guy calm down na. Without mincing words, na money be the issue here. Even if he only needs 1GB, if he has spare money to throw, he would go for the best internet money can get. Nobody would reject 300Mbps for 20Mbps claiming that he's an average user. If only we would be honest with ourselves as Nigerians. Do with this information what you may.

adrusa:
What kind of home server? If you are running a busy website from your "home", you are not a regular home user. I run a smart home server and online DVR at home and my 20mbps work perfectly.

I stream 4k regularly on my 20mbps using Youtube or Netflix. Youtube requires 15mbps for 4k while Netflix requires a little more, but with precaching 20mbps is more than adequate for 4k streaming.

I download things well beyond 50GB using torrent or direct download, it takes time. If you need to download 50gb "engineering template" over short period, you are not a regular home user.

My home is not a cybercafe. I don't have all members of the family streaming HD movies on different screens all at the same time. I wonder how often this also happens in your own home.

Of course a gigabit link will solve all world's problem, but unless you have a special need for insanely fast internet due to the nature of your work, 20mbps is good enough.

I only have two statements for you.
#1 Why did the world move from GPRS to 5G if most of us were okay (regular users) with GPRS? And I am pretty sure you also moved right? Why did you not stay behind?
#2. You said "you can download but it will take time". At some stage, time even becomes more expensive than money. If you wish to spend 1 day to download an important file; somebody else needs it ASAP.
Drops mic.

EduTechTainMent:
You are even anerage user IMHO. Your starlink speed isn't impressive to say the least. I am aware some people get way more than this though.

He just told you it's currently drizzling. My internet has never gone off while raining but speeds gets reduced (synonymous with satellite internet). Read to understand not to win an argument.

adrusa:
So, tell me what your 100mbps is doing that a regular home can not do on 20mbps?

For zero, you cannot have an efficient home server
For one. you cannot stream 4K
For "two", download an 50GB engineering template and tell me how long it takes you to complete? mins? hours? days?
For three, You cannot have your kids, you, wife and guests streaming HD at the same time while you hold an important zoom meeting (very important).
Some devices will be throttled based on QoS and the list go on.

adrusa:
Nigerians and their bragging. 20mbps is fine for the overwhelming majority of internet users. It will do Youtube, Netflix, Prime Videos etc fine. I know because I'm using one at home with fibre.

With fibre all over Lagos for which entry fees are less than 100k, I had asked myself why people are rushing Starlink. When the thing first launched in Nigeria, I repeatedly tried to buy, but I kept finding it difficult to justify that expense especially since I have a good fibre connection that I pay less than 20k for per month. It is also unlimited and there is no FUP. It is 20mbps for one whole month and I have pulled over 1TB data in some months.

Besides, the report I'm getting is that the 100-300mbps is not always guaranteed. I have seen people with 40mbps download. I don't see the noise about Starlink if you live in an urban area with access to high speed unlimited fibre connection. I can not justify paying extra 20k for a bandwidth I really don't need.

20Mbps is. not fine. Why are people so resistant to change? When Edge came it was fine yea, but then we moved to 3G was was good enough. Then 4G which was perfect "according to your stance" for most users. But then 5G arrived. If Edge was fine, why was the world gunning for more powerful internet tech. It's simply called tech advancements.
Stop that BS of 20Mbps is fine. In most advanced countries even 100Mbps is now archaic no matter if you want to use 1GB per month or 1TB per month. If it was left to people like you, the world would still be stuck with antennaed phones and GPRS.

bassdow:
I am pretty sure over 400% of those who rushed to buy it have either sold theirs, or are looking to dispose it.

Respectfully; nothing I detest more than people who just pull our facts from their "a**ss" without logical thinking
#1 Over 400% who rushed to buy have sold make no sense mathematically.
If 1000 people rushed to buy, it means over 4000 people have sold it. So where did the extra 3000 units come from?
How can you have more sellers than buyers?

#2 Where and when did you carry out the survey that sampled Starlink users and then derived the fact that over, once again " 400%".(more sellers than buyers) have truly sold their device?

You see how you sound?

bassdow:
what if wetin him dey do online differs much from yours ?
abi you think say that extra 18,000 to 29,000 naira na ant change ?

what about initial cost of acquisition ? you think say na everybody get am ?

what about space to mount hardware - You think say na everyBody get such ?

It doesn't matter if he only uses 10GB per month; Nobody in 2024 should be subjected to a 20Mbps internet speed.
It's like saying he doesn;t use too much data per month; therefore he is good with 3G. But people who use too much can stay with 5G.
Nah brov!

Peterlove11:
Airtel unlimited is preferable......Have been using it(Airtel unlimited) since December. Speed capped but truly unlimited. 20000 for 20mbps, You can't go wrong with it.

Respectfully sir, if you enjoy using 20Mbps in 2024, you need therapy fast.
Why pay 20k for 20Mbps when you can pay 38k/49k for 300Mbps, ehn baby?
When I switched to Starlink I kept paying for Airtel & MTN as backup; you know how it is with Nigerian networks that can disappear at any moment. After two payment cycles and Starlink "refused to go offline for even 1 second" typical of Nigerian networks; I had to stop "wasting money on backup internet. I didn't even use 1MB". Your guess is as good as mine.

606thearena:
Good morning guys I just place an order for my starlink from Jumia some days back will be expecting delivery morro , I’m very curious to know if I will be getting a one month free subscription upon activation ?

Lol, where did Starlink ever promise free subscription (one month, for that matter)
you shall be greeeted with a debit alert immediately the dish wakes up and connects

jonescosmos:
Growatt is a Voltronic Based Inverter but built with quality in mind.
Deye is a Proprietary Owned Inverter built with quality, longevity, strength, adaptation. They have been in existence for a while. America tried to clamp them down by taking a franchise contract under SunSynk, EG4, SolArk, etc. But they eventually got liberated and started shipping out with their own Brand Name: DEYE.

If you have the funds, grab the Deye 5KW, no regrets.

Thanks for your reply. Very detailed.
Deye it is.

Ferdiwar:
If you can afford the Deye grab it with your full chest.

How does Deye compare to Growatt, pound-for-pound?
I am getting ready to purchase and have eyes on the SPF 5000 ES Hybrid 5kW 48V
mated to some Pylontech juice

GBOLAGBURUGBURU:
Nnaaa guys, sorry for posting here,
I just needed an active topic slightly related.

I’m about you pay 150k annually for 1.5TB 5g router.

I guess my question is has anyone done this before, is it worth it?

1.5TB roughly equates to 125GB per month.
It's ONLY you that can answer the question if that would be enough.
For me, no. NBA 2K24 is close to 170GB install and around 40GB for subsequent updates;
not to mention Forza Horizon 5, Halo master chief and the rest.

BadMaster:
Just like PotatoSalad, I have to disagree. I can't remember the last time I got 200Mbps when connected to the Starlink router. I have performed multiple tests and I could never get 200Mbps on my Starlink router anymore. However, with my Nokia Beacon 2 router, which is a WiFi 6 router, connected via ethernet, I get 200Mbps+, sometimes 300Mbps+. Both routers are in same location, and connected to their 5Ghz band.

Of course, when I got my Starlink in February last year, 200Mbps to 300Mbps wasn't difficult to achieve at the time. But when my location reached capacity and almost everywhere within my state, it became very difficult.

I also use a Nokia Beacon and there's practically no difference in experience.
In fact, as mentioned severally, I prefer to stay on the main Starlink router 5GHz;
For one, Xbox is permanently connected to main router and it hits minimum 250Mbps+ during downloads from GamePass.
My devices (mobile only) would only switch to the Nokia Beacon when upstairs. If you said the default 5GHz channel for Starlink is subjected to interference in your home which then drops speed; I might believe you. It could happen. But saying using a wifi 6 router WILL ALWAYS give more speed than the main router IS NOT PLAUSIBLE. I rest my case. I guess to each his own then.

georgee:
Lagos don reach capacity sinceeee vis-a-vis deployed satellites

Na everyday I dey refresh Starlink map; just to go back to Residential.

PotatoSalad:
How many Starlink subscribers in naija to make lagos crowded? 🤔

Lagos already at capacity (for a long time now). What does that tell you?
Oh you're in Enugu (residential, I presume); there was even no point for this.

PotatoSalad:
I have to disagree, my boss.
Range is 3x as far and speeds are significantly higher compared when connected to the TP Link Archer AX23 or before bypassing Starlink.
I have to believe that the AX73 is taking full advantage of Starlink's capabilities.

Test at 12:51pm

Calm down sir. I just told you that my Starlink isn't bypassed and I also do 300+Mbps during non-peak hours. The same for many other people who have no external routers. We are at different locations and peak periods would differ. Also, If you're on Residential, you get full speed at all times. On roaming, not quite so. It's not a router thing; as no router on earth can make Starlink go past what its modem was designed for.

Improved range: Yes
Improved speed (in dead zones): Yes
More speed than what Starlink was designed for: No
Same speed without this router possible: Yes

georgee:
U ar spot on.. My speed for Surulere Lagos dey reach 150-200Mbs early hours of the morning and late at night. Drops to like 50-60Mbps during peak periods

It is not router dependent my speed test na direct from Starlink router

Yeah just wanted to put it out there to prevent someone from getting the router and then disappointed at their speeds during peak hours.
I have an external router too; but it's mainly to cover dead zones in the upper floor. Most of my devices are connected to the main router.

PotatoSalad:
Starlink speedtest on TP Link Archer AX73

The speed is not enhanced by the router. You'll get the same speed on the 5GHz (most especially during midnight). I have found Starlink to be incredibly fast at late hours, up to 300+Mbps. But during the day it drops to around 100+Mbps (especially for my area where it's at capacity and I'm on roaming)

You are asking the same questions over and over again. The thread is just 43 pages long. I'll advise you invest some time to read from page 1 to the end. And then na you go answer your own questions by yourself.

Kingdemu:
Thread with caution before you're fleeced of your hard earned money.

Oh thanks. I pulled out. The online drama is a no-no for me.

ZIKEYBOY11:
Please which company use this tracking format

LP00**915**688

Is it speedaf ?

It could be. Track it on Global Cainiao to see the latest tracking number.
In my case, it was speedaf and yes I got the regular emails from speedaf

jonescosmos:
Perhaps you should do an energy survey first to know your peak energy requirement.
This is what I did before deciding on the capacity of my setup.
The tool in the attached picture can help you or simply install a smart meter and study your consumption for sometime.

Many thanks for your reply. I'm going to monitor the consumption over the next couple of days and get back with my findings with concentration during the hours of 5pm - 10pm. Everyone will be at home and in consumption in full gear. Too bad that would be when sunlight is already out.

jonescosmos:
Whole House, Nothing is spared.

4x 45Ltr Water Heaters
6x 1.5HP Inverter AC
1x 320Ltr Standing Freezer
2x 450Ltr Inverter Fridges
1x Water Dispenser
4x 65Inches TVs
5x All-in-One Desktop Computers
1x ML10 Gen 9 Server
About a 800w Network Equips and CCTV
10x 30W Flood Lights
16x 26w Energy Saver bulbs
1x 300w Chandelier
1x Microwave Oven
1x Deep Fryer
1x Blender
2 Burner Electric Cooker
2x 1hp pumping machines
3x Laptops
2x 50W Extractor Fans, turned on at Power Room Temperature above 35 Degrees Celsius, turns off once temperature drops to 30 Degrees.
ETC. (Phones Chargers, 4 Rechargeable Wall Fans, Others).

Impressive I must say. Been following your setup for quite some time because I'm trying to use it as a benchmark for my own off-grid solution in a couple o' months. Thank you for listing your load consumption. It was very beneficial as we share almost the same load setup; just a bit different quantities as follows
1x 2HP standing a/c
1x 1.5 HP split
5 x 1HP split
7x chandeliers
No desktop machines
5x 15Ltrs w/heaters
about 200yards of LED lighting
No electric burners (gas only)
Kitchen hood/Smoke extractor
Electric gate and fencing
1x 1hp pumping machine
1 water pressure booster
1x washing machine

Everyother thing remains quite (almost) identical to yours. Pray tell, if we swapped loads, do you think your setup would conveniently carry mine? If you had my load setup; what would you add to your inverter setup to still maintain power autonomy without worries? Thanks in anticipation.

otis54:
Well in my case there was no power loss because I make use of inverter. I also left it unplugged yesterday when I was going out and when I got back home in the evening, I plugged it back in but still the same.

Chill out. You'll be fine eventually.

otis54:
When complaining to support, part of what they request for is a picture of the dish and it’s surrounding area in order to verify that the dish has a clear view of the sky.
They suggested that I try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable at both ends (dish and router) which I told them I already did.
The last was pictures of the cable connection at both ends (dish and router) which I had to go up the roof again to snap that of the dish.

Got ya! One other thing I should mention (for other cases) would be that if your Starlink was in the middle of an update and lost power; you'd be in a world of pain. Unless you do one of two things:
1. Unpug the router for at least mins or more, or
2. Do a reset
It happened to me, no be say, dem say! In my case, it would show that it was establishing connection, and then disconnect, saying the cable was unplugged or there was a faulty connection between router and dish. No matter how many times I turned it on and off, and replug the cable, nothing worked. I even waited and left it on for many hours. It didn't work. Until I unplugged it and let it stay without electricity for a while.

BadMaster:
Do refrain from making blanket statements when you don't have all the facts. Just because Starlink made certain data available to us does not mean it's all there is to it. Telling the complainant that there's no need physically checking the cable is unnecessary.

Starlink recently informed me that my 75ft cable is faulty, and have sent a replacement, which is in transit. Yet my "Cable ping drop rate" is always at 0%. So, how do you explain that?

Starlink has an advanced system where they see issues around their kits. Just because we possess some knowledge about Starlink or some data is made available to us doesn't mean we should arrogate ourselves to Starlink.

No way your cable would be faulty with drop rate at 0%. No way! It's as simple as it gets. Do you even understand what a ping drop is. It means a loose or break in connection somewhere. If no data is being transferred, it would always be at 0%. For a bad cable, as soon as data transfer begins, it MUST drop. The debug data doesnt keep all the history but live data. So you need to simulate data transmission to see it. If Starlink would replace your cable as "bad", then it was dropping connection; internet or router comms. End of stories. Nothing more; nothing less. I know people who got replacement cables for what seemed like a "cable problem" but ended up with a new dish ultimately.

otis54:
Had to go up the roof twice this morning just to disconnect and reconnect the cable for the first time since when I installed it up there. The cable issue didn’t just start today. My Starlink had been going offline for some time but usually once I unplug and plug the router back, it usually connects back online but today seems to be different. I made sure I exhausted all options trying to fix it before contacting support.

There is even no need going up to the roof. If you check the Starlink app, Advanced and then find Debug data
You can see the "Cable ping drop rate" under Router submenu. This should be 0% at all times.
If it's greater than zero , it means there is a break in the cable and a new cable would solve it. If it is currently 0% with your old cable,
then a new cable won't solve the issue.

iAmTestedOsic:
What service plan are you subscribed to?

Mobile - Regional: 49k / month

Latosky:
If one buys from Jumia, how will you register the device with Starlink customer care?

You don't need to call customer care. As long as its a new device (unactivated). there is an option
if you already have a device. It's mostly used for both new and transfer of old accounts to a new person (more complicated)
Besides there are many Youtube and text tutorials about how to do this.

BadMaster:
It seems Jumia is now officially selling Starlink.

You can see the criminals saying it's officially 1.3m but they dropped it to 800 for a 38% discount
Deceptive marketing. Has starlink ever officially sold above 800k (which is even just the new increment)?

Leun:
i still never fit pay for my subscription even though them don message me say them don suspend their services, i still dey connected but i need pay, which card dey work? Ps i tried Gt wey i use take buy am but e no work now.

Have you tried Alat (Mastercard) by WemaBank
It's what I used and it works one-time.