You need to install the app on your smart phone and follow the instructions to power up and connect to the starlink mini with WIFI. in that process capture the id number that will show up on your app. You need to browse to starlink.com with your PC and set up your account and put in the ID number that you obtained from the app. To get the $50 /month plan you need to select roaming as the subscription service. Then if you ever want to pause the service or put in standby for a period of time do it in the browser connection. Pause/standby causes the mini to continue to work at up to 500 kilobits per second. In my case, pause is going into effect 30 days after I activated the mini. You will want to order the weather sealed network cable, if you plan to connect to your own router since a 3rd party non sealed cable voids warranty. Aiming the device in the correct direction with view of the open sky is important for best performance.

Starlink is awesome, though to get the deal at Walmart,? like you can at Home Depot, you have to order online and then go pick up at the store, otherwise you pay a couple hundred dollars more if you just go to the store directly and try to purchase it!

I brought the starlink unit because I needed a strong link to the web for my job and I signed up for the $50.00 a month plan and after 32 days of service I got an email stating that starlink was unable to charge my CC for payment, now I knew I had at least $400 in the bank so I logged into my account and saw $1,433.00 was due for that month. The same thing happened to my cousin and they tried to charge her $1,048 for the first month, beware of this company because they are targeting anyone who buys this equipment. And the sad part is no one in their right mind would pay that amount for a month of residential service. And that's why they don't tell you about how they operate until after that first 30 day pay period. Stay away from Starlink

This is an upgrade to my Starlink Gen 2 kit, this Mini is much better. It's smaller and more portable and with the router built in to it the reception is better at greater distances. The number of aftermarket accessories available for it is amazing, I bought a tripod with batteries in it so there are is no power cord needed. The $229 price is almost 1/3 of the Gen 2 receiver.

Makes it easier to get connected while up in the mountains, especially if you need it on an emergency basis.

Good but the plastic is very cheap scratches super easy but works good just have to get a case for it

The only thing that worked four our camp. Our cam is located in the valley between two mountains and this worked great. My 15 installed it, set up the app, and you can cancel the monthly fee when not in use.

Still waiting on the mounting pipe. Got the unit and haven't gotten set up yet. I need a service plan. Haven't gotten past the AI answering service to explain my situation to the company.

The starlink mini is one of the best purchases I did in a long time, works great and is reliable and fast!

I gave this rating because price of equipment was awesome. As far as overall satisfaction and product quality. Let's see how the honeymoon goes. Then if it deserves a 5 star, I'll give it one.