Starlink is now available in the Philippines. The satellite internet service aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet to areas with limited or no connectivity, such as rural and remote regions.
If you're planning to avail of Starlink internet service, well, you're in the right place. Here's everything you need to know about the Starlink internet service, its price, where to buy, and how to avail.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) created by Elon Musk as part of its aerospace company, SpaceX. Their aim is to provide Internet connectivity to unserved/underserved areas and as a backup to the existing infrastructure.
As it is a wireless/satellite infrastructure, internet connectivity may sometimes be unstable compared to wired/fiber connectivity. If you have wired connectivity in your area, use that instead of Starlink unless the infrastructure you already have is much worse.
How much is Starlink in the Philippines?
Starlink requires you to purchase a Starlink Kit, priced at Php 29,320 (VAT inclusive, shipping, taxes and customs fee included).
There are 2 plans available for Residential/Consumer Plans.
- Residential Plan – Php 2,700 per month (VAT Inclusive)
- RV Plan – Php 3,300 per month (VAT Inclusive); allows users to pause and un-pause service based on their individual travel needs.
You can add the Portability option (you can bring equipment outside your residence) for an additional Php 600 per month.
Where can I buy Starlink in the Philippines?
There is only one official way to purchase for consumers. Buy only at https://ift.tt/g72MxKw.
How can I pay?
- You can pay your Starlink kit and monthly fee via Credit and Debit Cards. It must be either a Visa/Mastercard/American Express card.
- You cannot use debit cards that are local only (i.e., Bancnet only, no Visa/Mastercard/AMEX logo).
- You can easily open a digital bank account and get a Debit Visa/Mastercard card. Options include Maya, GCash, Tonik Digital Bank, GoTyme, CIMB and Uno Bank. You may opt to use your existing banks; just remember to enable Internet/Online payment so that there will be no issues during payment.
- Take note that sometimes, if Starlink uses their international payment provider and not Paymongo, additional bank fees may apply.
Does Starlink have data capping/throttling?
- As of this writing, for Philippine Consumer Plans, no data capping/throttling right now. However, this might change.
- For Business/Enterprise Plans, yes, there is, depending on the availed plan (500GB/1TB/3TB). Once consumed, you will be stuck to 1Mbps Upload/Download.
- For full details, here's the link for Starlink Fair Use Policy (FUP) Document for the Philippines: https://ift.tt/JnG10sX.
Is there any contract required?
Starlink has no contract or lockup period. However, due to the nature of no contracts, Starlink can unilaterally change their fees, whatever they want. Just like what happened to the US as depending on their area, prices increase or decrease depending if it is overcapacity in their area.
What speeds can you get in Starlink? How many Mbps?
It ranges from 50 to 200 Mbps at a given time. Given it is a wireless/satellite internet connection, this is not guaranteed and may fluctuate, depending on if there are any obstructions in the area.
Can I buy accessories for my kit?
You can buy accessories at https://ift.tt/Uk5eyDA after buying the main kit.
Is there any LAN port on the router?
There is no LAN port. You need to buy the Ethernet Adapter kit (Php 3,200) at the Starlink Shop site.
How long can you get the kit after ordering?
Usually, it will take 2 to 4 weeks due to order backlogs and customs/NTC permits.
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