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makjo900:
Do you mean sometimes the package might come with adapter and it might not come ? I thought therre should one standard for all customers. Also can you pls give me a direct link to purchase the 150ft on starlink official site? I can't seem to find it. Thanks for the responses bro

Baba you go buy me beer oh. Anyways, no the adapater doesn't come with it no matter the package. There should be one standard for all customers; you have to take that up with Elon. I am unable to paste a link, i might get banned by the bot.
Just search for "starlink shop" on Big G and then follow the first link. Mind you, you need to be authenticated i.e. have an account and you can only have an account by ordering for Starlink. So place an order first and we'll take it from there

makjo900:
Which ethernet adapter would you recommend or does it come with a great one? Also does it the kit come unregistered or registered? Is there any difference from ordering from konga and jumia ?

The position i intend placing the dish is kinda long I think to the router point

Starlink has a proprietary adapter and it doesn't come with one. If you need it, it cost 44k from their main website. I don't know about Konga. Buying from the website requires you to create an account during the process and the device will be tied to that account. Measure the distance if it's more than 50ft, you need at least the 75ft cable at 87k; or the 150ft (if so) at 110k official starlink prices.
Good luck once again.

adrusa:
So, what is "priority data 40Gb" if Starlink is truly unlimited? https://www.starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-1469-65206-75?regionCode=NG

My fibre connecrion is truly unlimited in terms of data cap. I can do 100TB if I have the need and the time for it. No FUP at all.

You should check their glossary. Priority is given to residential customers against roaming customers (mobile). If you need faster speeds while roaming; you need to enable Priority data. Or if you want to use it in the sea or while in motion; or globally. Attached a screenshot that explains it better.

bassdow:
Most times, ma comments are not often targeted to a spcific item or person.

Once again, nothing TRUEly is unlimited even in the hosting industry, so also it is in ISPs. The mere fact that they (will) throttle your speed is enough reason. Why else do you think they (will) throttle your speed, same reason even in the hosting industry, they tamper with your resources, annd you know why, it's to PREVENT you exhausting available RESOURCEs.

if it's TRUEly unlimited, why try prevent the end user / customer from fully consuming said service/product.

Airtel did something similar many years ago - they sell you 2GB of data for 200 naira BUT ensure the speed is so slow you have no option than subscribe for a 100MB data to browse.

Same in the hosting industry - they quote unLIMITed Speed, unLIMITed diskSpace, unLIMITed ram, unLIMITed domains, unLIMITed etc BUT still find one way or the other to prevent you fully using their service. Even Google wey get server Farms sef no fit promise you unlimited anything.

The trick is to get lots of customers using the "unLIMITed" phrase as bait, then hope most wouldn't use enough resources (say less than 40%) so that those who do consume above average, steal from those who didn't.

More like a compound of 10 Tenants BUT has Car parking space for only 4 Cars YET advertise to every potential tenant that the compound has got big Car parking space - they only hope not all Tenants would own a Car. Guess what happens when over 4 tenants own a Car.

I am neither here to ARGUE, nor to use ABUSIVE words. 
Most times, I only speak type so as to inform, and/or remind those who don't know, OR probably get called out 
should in case what I thought is RIGHT, wasn't.

Baba this your explanation no enter oh, to be honest. Oya relax. They throttle because of FUP (fair usage policy). If they allow you to keep going at maximum speed forever; just you alone would rack up too much bills and most importantly; prevent others from enjoying the service and that's being fair. Your speed got reduced to say 30Mbps but you could still download and upload without being cut off. So if you had enough time on your hands you go download a petabyte. The only limiting factor at this point would be 30 calendar days; cos yo're gonna run out of time. If something is not unlimited, then it is capped e.g. 2TB cap. At the end of that cap; you can longer browse. It's simple. Or people like aitel would give you 5/10GB per day and no browsing until the next 24hrs. You see the difference? It's very clear.
One stops you from browsing completely until you recharge or wait one full day. The other keeps going (possibly at reduced speeds)

makjo900:
Hello folks, I'm on the verge of buying starlink and I'm lagos based. Is there any advantage buying from starlink directly over konga? Also, is the package on konga or jumia full or I will need to buy extra kits?

I saw some other devices when I checked it on konga but don't know it's necessary. This made me wait so I can ask my people here for proper guidance. Thanks in advance

Same thing (afterall Konga didn't manufacture it, they're only reselling).
You probably want to measure the distance from dish point to router point; should you need to get a longer cable. People have reported a default 50ft long cable. And please no free month; your card would be charged once router wakes up. The free 30days actually means if you don't like it within 30 days; return and get 100% refund. You might also want to buy the ethernet adapter for wired internet connectivity via an external router. Good luck.

bassdow:

nothing TRUEly is unLIMITed. There's always limit(s) one way or the other.

Use of the phrase "unLIMITed" is nothing but marketing gimicks

Oga, Starlink is not MTN or Airtel , the grandmasters of deception.
Unlimited is unlimited, use 100TB if you can within 30 days; 500TB if you want,
The worse case scenario; your speed might be throttled after hitting FUP.
But guess what, Starlink doesn't throttle Nigerians yet and when they did in their country,
speeds dropped to around 30Mbps. But dey browse dey go till you quench.
They actually have a very detailed legal documentation page; but as a "lazy youth" that you are; i know you cannot find it.
. Do your research, I will not help you.

EduTechTainMent:
Ain't you looking to sell the ODU as well?

Nah

EduTechTainMent:
You now agree it's unlimited abi your initial reservation was just about the speed cap?

For your own good, kindly Reduce your garri intake!

Parser:
that hybrid high pv sef dey fear me! Like whooping 500V to 400V for person house.

Which is even more severe in electrocution between a 220ac and 400v DC.

And another thing have been thinking about, betwn a 200v/20A and a 400v/10A source which would cause more damage?

I still feel for homes make PV array dey around 100 to 150 range for safety. Just my thought sha!

My brother; don't pray for anyone to hit you. I know for sure DC will lock you in making it harder to let go until you go yonder; wheras AC has a higher chance of flinging you. Imagine say you dey roof, AC fit fling you go down and you kaput. If e no fling you, you might be needing a defibrillator But realistically you are better of having 500V and 10A running via your wires than having 50V 100A. There is a high potential to start a fire with high current especially when wires are undersized. You could be sleeping and next thing, you don turn to toasted bread. You go buy fake CHNT breaker; e no pop. As long as you're not touching naked wires and bridging things, you can escape getting electrocuted. You have to trust your own awareness. But the chances of high current fires would depends on both you, the installer, the wires, the breakers, the batteries, etc. Too much to risk. You're better off pitching sides with low current high voltage than high current low voltage. These are my opinions. Never been shocked by DC but A/C, one too many times. Stay safe.

Betnomore:
I'm not talking about giving it to me oooo. I just want to confirm if it's truly unlimited from someone that has used it before buying cos I've had my fair share of airtel's unscrupulous deceptive business tactics

Well, you quoted me directly so I misconstrued it.
Yeah it is truly unlimited; but the speed is meh! AFAIC

Betnomore:
Bro me i need the airtel if its truly unlimited and not capped. I dont mind reduced speed.

Ouch. Too late! Drgreatone should be in possession of it soon. He messaged first. Sorry mate

bassdow:
That 400% was a typo. Meant to type over 40%.

As regards carrying out surveys, no need for such. Said something similar during the days of starTime & goTv, when especially starTimes, were giving out almost for free. In fact I had opportunities to get for free from clients who win when they recharge for certain premium packages but I declined. Today how many people are using their starTimes.

Got so interesting people were saying GSM based ISPs would go outta business. They failed understanding everything has got it's place and use

Respectfully, Well, Startimes is not Starlink (even though they both have "star" in their names).
And your claims at 40% still is a wild call, sir

Drgreatone:
Let me ask nicely... Can i av the 5g router. Wud be a big upgrade to my 4g 😁😁😁

how much you get lol
Moreso, you gotta be in Lagos

EduTechTainMent:
Why u no sell them or give them out since you may not have use for them anymore.?

Have you asked nicely and I said no?

EduTechTainMent:
Yeah, you have a point sha. But not everyone is constrained by funds. I said it above, the initial hardware cost of setting up starlink is very prohibitive. So airtel is a viable alternative IMHO.

Person wey comot 20k for Internet sub suppose fit add 18k to sub for starlink, don't u think?

I think yes, if that person is a miser or loves freebies or worse still has developed Stockholm Syndrome. let me drive the point home.
Ask somebody who needs to power just a room to buy Deye 8KW and 2x 15kwH Lithium batteries, he wil instantly reject it. And that's correct because like someone said, the average user doesn't need it.
But tell that same person it will be installed for free; he will never reject it; even though it's still an "over kill"for the average user.
What does that tell you? Nobody wey no like better thing.

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