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[–] trk@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'm not too sure about the specific thing you're asking, but I can have a crack at explaining what you'll need.

The first thing you'll need is a Starlink kit. This has the satellite, power supply, and a wireless router. The exact one you buy is up to you, but the "Standard Kit" should see you covered.

This hardware cost is unavoidable, but currently looks to be on special for $149 via Starlink.

The next thing you need is a Starlink subscription. Depending on your location you may need a "roam" plan because they claim there's not enough capacity for a fixed address. The roam plans will work everywhere, but you get less speed (de-prioritised traffic) and more expensive plans.

If it claims no coverage, try using a suburb either side of you - for example the closest mainland address you can find. If it works there, it'll work on the island. You'll just have to get it delivered to an address they're happy to service, so get it sent to a mates house or work or whatever.

Installation is easy and the Starlink app talks you through it. Basically point satellite at sky, connect cables (which only plug in one way, literally can't fuck it up), turn on power. The Starlink app will connect and show you which way the dish should be angled etc.

That's about it. If you just want internet you're ready to go. The Starlink router will do what you want, and has wireless with a decent enough range.

You should be able to install the dish on top of your shipping container, and run the lead through a hole to inside and have the router inside and secure. Depends if you have power in there I guess. Can always just put it in a distribution board type box with a lock on it if you only have power at your property boundary or whatever.

Also you can "suspend" the service for $8/month which gives unlimited super slow speed. I'm currently on "Residential Lite" which is $99/month for unlimited data (but low priority so it can apparently be slow at night - I'm using it as a backup connection at work so I don't care about nighttime speeds) because I was having issues with our main NBN line... But am about to swap to the $8/month standby just to keep it ticking over. You can instantly boost it back up so if it 8 NBN goes out again I can just do a month of upgrade and be back online fully within about 5 minutes.