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Starlink Hardware Kit $399 (Was $599), Refurbished Kit $199 (Was $299) + Delivery, Service $139/Month @ Starlink

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Starlink Hardware Kit $399 (Was $599), Refurbished Kit $199 (Was $299) + Delivery, Service $139/Month @ Starlink
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b3au on 06/02/2024 - 15:10 starlink.com (2816 clicks)
Last edited 06/02/2024 - 15:36

33% off RRP at Starlink direct.

Lowest price for a refurbished kit (previously $299 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/810980), but not the lowest for a brand new kit (previously $199 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/787578)

Looks like you can stack with the referral link (at bottom of deal), current referral offer is month free.

33% discount also applies at retailers (without the referral offer, but the opportunity for flybuys points, use gift cards, cheaper delivery, etc)

$397 at Officeworks https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/starlink-h…
$399 at Bunnings (https://www.bunnings.com.au/starlink-satellite-internet-stan…), JB Hi-Fi (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/starlink-standard-kit-hig…)
$398 at Harvey Norman (https://www.harveynorman.com.au/starlink-v3-high-speed-low-l…)

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  • liquornoodlescabbage on 06/02/2024 - 15:17
    +6

    Surely you're better off buying it locally from Officeworks these days, would much rather get it in person and be able to return in person rather than ship it to and from the States.

    • b3au on 06/02/2024 - 15:20
      +5

      My kit was shipped from Eastern Creek - but good point, I just checked Officeworks who have it for $397 https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/starlink-h…

      Better deal if you don't want refurbished or can't stack with referral bonuses.

    • MikeKulls on 06/02/2024 - 16:06
      -8

      With all the problems I keep reading about it would be a good idea, but I doubt Officeworks offer any form of support.

      • BargainMe on 06/02/2024 - 16:17
        +7

        Under Australian Consumer Law they have to

      • geekcohen on 06/02/2024 - 16:53
        +7

        With all the problems I keep reading

        What problems? Like Officeworks problems or Starlink related problems?

    • glide on 06/02/2024 - 16:12

      They have local stock now.

      There is a new generation dish so they are likely trying to clear these out

  • macmanluke on 06/02/2024 - 15:27
    +1

    Selling out the current model for the new incoming no doubt

    • BeerCrisp on 06/02/2024 - 15:28

      Do we know when the new version will be available in Aus?

    • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 16:07
      +1

      yeah, but these Gen2 dishes are motorised & self align, the new ones you've got to manually align.

      https://www.starlinkhardware.com/starlink-gen-3-dish-launche…

      • schquid on 06/02/2024 - 16:33

        That's rubbish. Gen 2 was a bit irritating because of the proprietary connectors, and lack of RJ45 without the add-on, but at least it's plug and play and self maintaining - haven't had to touch the thing in over a year.

        Enshittification marches on…

        • netjock on 06/02/2024 - 17:13

          Gen 2 was a bit irritating because of the proprietary connectors

          More than irritating when your dad decides it is some kind of toy and routes your cable all over the place (on the farm) and manages to damage it some how (no visible damage). Lucky Starlink accepted it might be the cable that went bad and sent a new cable which is $200.

      • netjock on 06/02/2024 - 17:12

        Just buy the gen 3 router hehehehe

      • EightImmortals on 07/02/2024 - 11:27

        What, like up on the roof with a ladder or something else?

        • M00Cow on 07/02/2024 - 11:56

          yep, or wherever you put them.

          • EightImmortals on 07/02/2024 - 12:01

            @M00Cow: OK cool, so they don't have to go on the roof like the NBN FW antennas then?

  • Nitrollparty on 06/02/2024 - 15:45
    +1

    gen 3 been out in the states the past few weeks, i guess its upon us any time now here in AUS

  • Snowy83 on 06/02/2024 - 15:47

    What speed is expected and how much a month?

    • b3au on 06/02/2024 - 15:51
      +13

      $139/month (price in title) for use at a single address.
      Over the past month, from my SamKnows box, I've seen an average of 257mbps down, 43mbps up, 49ms latency.
      Top speed was 385mbps down, 66.9mbps up.

      Can change to the $174/month 'roam' plan to use anywhere in Australia (eg while camping)

      • DrKB108 on 06/02/2024 - 16:03

        I thought you cannot change from single address to roaming? Other way is ok though.

        • b3au on 06/02/2024 - 16:06
          +7

          You can cancel at any time if you're on the standard residential plan, and then sign up again with the same kit if there's capacity in your area if you want it again in a few months

          Or you can move to roam, where you can pause it (instead of outright cancelling) for a few months until you need it again.

        • geekcohen on 06/02/2024 - 16:52
          +2

          Single Address to Roaming you can do. But you cannot go back from Roaming to Single Address with constant switching. Unless you do what b3au said.

      • edfoo on 06/02/2024 - 16:14

        $174/month is a bit too expensive. Wish it has lower price plan (e.g. $100) with slower upload/download speed.

        • Ridiculous Panda on 06/02/2024 - 21:42
          +6

          Not expensive if it will allow someone to live in rural areas (or better yet travel around Australia) and work from home! Big savings there if you also happen to love the lifestyle.

          • edfoo on 07/02/2024 - 18:14
            +1

            @Ridiculous Panda: Would be happy with 50Mbps download and 10Mbps upload speed while travelling around Australia, and just pay $100/month.

      • Tiddles155 on 06/02/2024 - 17:13

        Where abouts are you located? im in regional WA

        • b3au on 06/02/2024 - 17:14
          +3

          West Coast of SA

      • krisjjorgensen on 06/02/2024 - 19:32
        -4

        still so expensive. net should be sub $100.

        • Icecold5000 on 06/02/2024 - 20:45
          +3

          Definitely email Elon about this and he’ll make it happen!

        • dealsucker on 07/02/2024 - 10:21
          +3

          Yes I see a lot of competitors providing the same service for less than $100. May be you should go with them

        • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 11:25
          +1

          Whilst somewhat true, other countries are getting price drops. So it could come to Australia soon. However, when people have nothing else to choose from, they are happy to pay for what Starlink is.

      • idonotknowwhy on 06/02/2024 - 19:55
        +1

        Is that a fairly consistent 49ms latency? Or an Optus-style 11ms-850ms average 32ms kind of thing?

    • glide on 06/02/2024 - 16:16
      +2

      I get around 300mbit peak, but usually over 200mbit. Best upload I can do is 18-22mbit.

    • geekcohen on 06/02/2024 - 16:51
      +2

      You can view a whole range of different speeds here.

      It is aimed at those in regional areas with no alternatives or crap NBN FW or Sat.

  • bob98 on 06/02/2024 - 16:33
    +1

    anyone play forza with starlink?

    • chalks1971 on 06/02/2024 - 18:47
      +2

      I play COD

    • Gebb on 06/02/2024 - 19:42
      +6

      I had a mate who was using it recently in the Nullarbor and his two kids were gaming (Forza & Fortnite) simultaneously while he and the wife watched Netflix without any issues

    • rattle on 06/02/2024 - 20:41
      +6

      We have 9 people in our family.
      1 plays FPS and streams it.
      I have a YouTube channel and live stream.
      Everyone uses Netflix, Apple TV, Prime, Stan, kayo etc as we have no TV reception out here.
      Half the kids play games online…
      We are heavy users and never have an issue with too many people connected.
      I used to dread school holidays and evenings back in NBN Fixed Wireless. Not anymore.

      A heavy storm with hard rain and heavy clouds will slow thing down and if it's really heavy, the connection will drop for that really heavy period.
      I'm talking about loud, heavy thunder and lightening like weather.

  • Rumbaar on 06/02/2024 - 17:01

    Guess due to the next gen 3-4 coming out in US, run out this old stock.

  • Tiddles155 on 06/02/2024 - 17:07

    Anyone stream to twitch/facebook, while online gaming FPS on this? interested to know others experience, Regional WA

    • rattle on 06/02/2024 - 17:21
      +7

      One of my kids does on Twitch and there are no issues for them, even when I was live streaming on YouTube at the same time.
      We are on Starlink in Northern Victoria.
      1st generation equipment if that matters.

      Starlink is unbeatable value if you are out in the sticks and have fixed wireless NBN or satellite providers as your options.
      Rarely get down time, speeds are always great and with 9 people in the house, we never see issues with the connection being used by so many people.
      It will drop out in a heavy storm, but they are few and far between up here.

      Get other opinions regarding streaming FPS, but this is our situation here.

      Good luck!

  • hopper on 06/02/2024 - 17:44

    Does rainy days effect speed?

    • Rumbaar on 06/02/2024 - 17:44

      Water pooling directly on the dish can have an affect.

      • eug on 06/02/2024 - 17:50

        It's a flat dish that's angled; wouldn't the water just flow off?

        • Rumbaar on 06/02/2024 - 23:25
          +1

          It can be mounted flat, specially RV and camper installs.

          • eug on 06/02/2024 - 23:32

            @Rumbaar: I've always wondered about those installs. Starlink went to the effort of placing a motor in there, and the new dish requires you to manually adjust it. Are all those flat RV installs just getting poorer performance?

            • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 08:37
              +1

              @eug: With so many satellites now, it isn't too much of an issue now. The next generation Starlink has no motor and is a fixed position dish.

        • parkies on 07/02/2024 - 09:01

          Quite often it sits horizontal and large water beads just sit there.

    • rattle on 06/02/2024 - 20:29
      +1

      Standard rain if you can call it that, does not really vary our speed much. A huge downpour or thick storm clouds will and in the case of a heavy storm, the signal will drop out.
      It's not the ran on the dish that is the issue, but the signal being blocked by the heavy clouds and rain I believe.
      Having said that, we don't get many storms here in Northern Vic and it's rare. Maybe 20 minutes or so of the heavy stuff that would block a signal.

      For the speed and value for money in a rural position like us, we are happy to wear that.

      Edit - Yes, the dish is always angled in the same position here. 1st generation dish.

  • Rumbaar on 06/02/2024 - 17:49
    +5

    I feel for all the Marketplace sellers trying to get $400+ for their secondhand units.

  • DealioMcBargain on 06/02/2024 - 19:27
    +1

    Hi folks

    Recently looking into starlink due to numerous issues with reliability at my new place with NBN FTTN.
    Duplex with my parents next door hypothetically could we purchase one starlink one sub and install it in a central location to both properties and just share wifi?

    Thanks in advance

    • BeerCrisp on 06/02/2024 - 19:41
      -3

      I would contact your RSP or NBN if you're having issues, they will be able to fix it. NBN is always going to be faster and more reliable than Starlink.

      • DealioMcBargain on 06/02/2024 - 19:55

        Unfortunately I've had numerous techs out. NBN co says hit my ISP up for ftth upgrade as cables are shit ISP won't. Oh bad days I get 30-50 drop outs so I should assume starlink should be better then that.

        • ajole on 06/02/2024 - 20:30

          Get the free FTTH upgrade and you won't have any issues.

          Why would you possibly consider changing to starlink (also for serious extra coin both upfront and per month) instead of do what the tech says you should do?

          • DealioMcBargain on 06/02/2024 - 20:49
            +1

            @ajole: I've contacted 3 ISPS. My folks are with one. I'm with another and Aussie who offer free ftth upgrades and none are saying it's an option.

            • BeerCrisp on 06/02/2024 - 23:05

              @DealioMcBargain: Yeah I'd definitely recommend fixing it with your RSP or NBN, you sure it's not a router issue? 30-50 drop outs is a bit crazy and definitely not an NBN issue. Maybe also check copper wiring in your house.

              • DealioMcBargain on 07/02/2024 - 06:53

                @BeerCrisp: Yeah the NBN tech has said it's the copper wiring between the house and street. So poorly done it's easier to replace to ftth then fixing

        • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 09:56

          bad days I get 30-50 drop outs

          Do you have any bridged phone ports in the house? I used to have a lot of issues with my NBN FTTN and it was due to bridged ports in the house. Removed bridging and used line and it stopped. But still had a performance issue. So I moved onto another solution through a Wireless Internet Provider in the area. I get 400mbps up and down now.

          so I should assume starlink should be better then that.

          Yes, it would be. Overall Starlink will do well and serve you nicely, however, it does have some increased latency.

    • rattle on 06/02/2024 - 20:34
      +5

      I can't see why not, unless I am missing something. Happy to be corrected on that.

      It would be no different to the 9 people in this long homestead style house, using the wifi. I use 2 Unify devices on the ceiling to extend the signal (as well as all rooms with wired in points).

      • DealioMcBargain on 06/02/2024 - 20:49
        +1

        Excellent thanks for answering my question.

    • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 08:04

      Recently looking into starlink due to numerous issues with reliability at my new place with NBN FTTN.

      As per other comments, look at getting maybe a FTTP if you can.

      Duplex with my parents next door hypothetically could we purchase one starlink one sub and install it in a central location to both properties and just share wifi?

      Yes, you can. But the WiFi in the Starlink Router is crap and by crap, I mean very very very crap. So you would need to install it at 1 house, then do a Point to Point Link to the next house and then have WiFi Access points in both houses to provide WiFi. The Starlink WiFi is worse than what most ISPs provide. The next generation is supposed to be better, but yet to see it for myself. The Starlink would cope and I have done it for several people where they have links to other buildings for WiFi connectivity.

      • DealioMcBargain on 07/02/2024 - 19:06

        Ahh I assumed you could connect a router to the starlink unit and connect to wifi via that?

        • geekcohen on 08/02/2024 - 05:45

          Yes, but you need the Ethernet Adaptor which is $60. It doesn't have ethernet by default.

          It doesn't have to be a router, it could be an access point that you connect.

  • cynicor on 06/02/2024 - 21:47

    Random question. If I could transport this overseas, would it work on holiday in, say, Japan, and locally? Or is it locked to satellites over a certain region or something.
    Sorry if it’s a silly question.

  • JoeyJoeJoeJunior1 on 07/02/2024 - 12:14

    Will this work on a cruise boat?

    • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 12:15
      +1

      Yes, but its costly.

    • eug on 07/02/2024 - 14:41

      Will this work on a cruise boat?

      The technology can work but you'd have to make sure the cruise company will allow you to do it.

      • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 14:43

        This. I had two way radios confiscated when I went on a cruise.

        • eug on 07/02/2024 - 21:36

          Wow, do they check everyone's luggage like an airport?

          • geekcohen on 08/02/2024 - 05:46

            @eug: Pretty much. We followed the airport protocol like we always did when boarding the cruise, which was taking the two-way radios with us rather than packing them in luggage, and they were confiscated.

            • eug on 09/02/2024 - 00:20

              @geekcohen: I hope they got returned at the end! Looks like some companies allow it and some don't. I wonder what their reasoning is.

              • geekcohen on 09/02/2024 - 04:58
                +1

                @eug: Yeah, they did. My Dad contested with the head of security during the cruise and said it was a "security risk" and that we could talk to pirates or some crap. Even though My Dad, Brother and I were all license Amateur Radio operators.

                • SickDmith on 09/02/2024 - 18:10

                  @geekcohen: Huh. The first time I wen on cruise about 10 years ago or so I saw a lot of families using walkie talkie to talk to each other since there is no mobile reception. Are walkie talkies banned on cruise ships now?

                  • geekcohen on 14/02/2024 - 05:53

                    @SickDmith: Not sure, this was over 10 years ago as well.

                    • gromit on 26/02/2024 - 17:34
                      +1

                      @geekcohen: weird, I have taken a lot of cruises over the last decade and a half and we always take walkie talkies and see a lot of other people using them too. Things like drones, electric kettles or other electronics get confiscated till end of cruise but never seen walkie talkies taken.

  • bazingaa on 07/02/2024 - 12:29
    +1

    good deal if you can't get FTTP/HFC highspeed

  • payless69 on 07/02/2024 - 12:44
    -1

    Gerry throwing a dollar towards Bunnings customers.

    How generous.

  • Manny Calavera on 07/02/2024 - 15:50
    +1

    If I set roaming on, would it work in China so that I don't have to cock about with VPNs?

    • geekcohen on 07/02/2024 - 15:54
      +1

      Most likely not. I think that the ground stations have to comply for local ISP rules. Like in AU, certain torrent sites would be blocked like other ISPs have to.

  • enveloped on 14/02/2024 - 01:26

    I carefully searched for the refurbished options, with keyword, with google, and with browsing. I assume it's no longer for sale?

  • ameno on 26/02/2024 - 13:22

    Bought one of these for our family farm in outback WA.

    All the gear arrived at the remote location within the week and has worked brilliantly since installation.

    Can't recommend this thing enough if you're in a remote location.

  • BargainKen on 27/02/2024 - 09:36

    Looks like these are the new pricepoints now as the "33% off" sale is over and its still the same price.

    • geekcohen on 27/02/2024 - 10:22

      They have extended it in the past or it’s a bit behind because of UTC time.

      Could be extended and they just haven’t updated the date yet.

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