Anyone here have any experience with Starlink residential service? [View all]

I've been on the waiting list since 2021. They're now offering me a "best effort" option in my area to bandaid their slow rollout.

I currently have no viable options beyond a DSL 6/.5 copper line service where this home is located. Beyond that there's point of sight, which hasn't worked out as well for me as the DSL. Hughsnet is a bane of many here and I'm not even vaguely interested.

I'm extremely tempted to try Starlink, even in their "best effort" mode. Just for the hope of something better. Even if only a part of the day. It would be nice to be able to avail myself of telemedicine and other such modern advantages.

Beyond it's association with Musk, any one know any verified pros and cons I can explore?

The equipment is expensive, but monthly it's about what I pay now for my service. So, that part, if it works, isn't a deal breaker. I'm nervous about setting it up. I'm not tech ignorant, but I've never set up something like this either. Which is another consideration.

I realize this isn't necessarily computer help, but I trust the people here more than most places. Anyone have any input here?