Satellite internet is emerging as a significant provision in those places where normal broadband facilities are restricted. As Starlink services grow, a large number of users in Bangladesh are considering using this fast satellite internet option.
Conceptualised by SpaceX and headed by Elon Musk, Starlink is an installation of low-Earth orbit satellites to enable the delivery of internet services even to the remotest areas. The simplicity of ordering and installing the device at home is rather high, as the system can be installed independently with the help of a mobile application.
The following is an ordered explanation of the way individuals in Bangladesh will be able to place an order and install their Starlink setup.
The Way to Order Starlink in Bangladesh
The first one is to go to the official Starlink website and verify whether the service can be implemented in your location.
Users need to:
•access the Starlink coverage map page.
•Type in their own home or service address.
•Make certain they are available in their location.
Customers are provided an opportunity to select an appropriate plan once it is confirmed that service is provided. Two options that are frequently discussed are:
•Residential Plan: The approximate monthly payment is BDT 6,000.
•Residential Lite Plan: Approx BDT 4,200 per month.
Both plans have unlimited data and speeds, which might reach 300 Mbps, subject to network conditions.
The customers should also buy the Starlink hardware kit to start the service, and it usually costs BDT 47,000-49,500 as a one-time fee.
Delivery normally takes three or four weeks after an order has been made. The kits can also be sold by some electronics retailers of electronics in Bangladesh, and in some cases, this will shorten the waiting time.
What is Included in the Starlink Kit?
The standard Starlink Kit can be configured with all the hardware necessary to be used.
Typical components include:
•A satellite antenna (phased-array antenna)
•Wi-Fi router supporting Wi-Fi 6
•Mounting tripod or stand
•Power supply unit
Connection cables needed
Others are mini versions, commonly known as mini kits, which are made up of the antenna and router in a smaller size to make them portable. These may extend to up to 112 square meters indoors.
The system will be constructed in a plug-and-play format, so professional technicians will not be needed in most cases.
Starlink installation and setup
The internet is also easy to establish because the official Starlink App can be installed on Android and iOS platforms.
The initial configuration of the setup is typically the following steps:
•Install the Starlink application on your smartphone.
•Access the application and scan the clear sky.
•Open spaces or rooftops tend to be the best.
•Install the satellite dish with the tripod or mount provided.
•Install the cable that came with it into the router.
•Connect the router with a power supply.
•Complete alignment and Wi-Fi configuration are performed according to the instructions in the app.
After the system is connected to the satellite network, users can make speed tests in the app to make sure that everything is working well.
Internet Performance and Internet Speed
The usual Starlink speeds in most areas vary between 25 Mbps and more than 220 Mbps, and are also dependent on the satellite coverage, weather and network traffic.
Since the service uses satellites, as opposed to fibre cables, it is particularly useful in rural locations, coastal locations, and remote communities, where conventional broadband infrastructure might be scarce.
FAQs
1. What is the price of Starlink in Bangladesh?
Monthly subscriptions typically cost between BDT 4,200 and BDT 6,000, and the hardware package will cost approximately BDT 47,000-49,500.
2. What is the time taken to get the Starlink kit?
Order fulfilment normally takes three to four weeks, but local stores can sometimes be faster.
3. Is a technician required to install Starlink?
No. Starlink is self-installable, and the Starlink App will take one through the process of setting up the system.
4. In what location should the Starlink dish be put?
The dish must be placed somewhere where it has a clear view of the sky like the roof tops or open spaces with no trees or tall structures which may block the signal.
5. Which internet speed does Starlink support?
All users usually get a range of 25 Mbps to 220+ Mbps, which is subject to the conditions of the network and the coverage range of the satellites.
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