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Starlink setup and buying guides
Find a dish position, work out whether you can install it yourself and know what to check in your first week.
INSTALLATION
Check your view of the sky.
What the obstruction tool is for and how to assess a possible dish position.
Read guideORDER CHECKLISTBefore you pay.
Check the address, hardware, cable route, offer and complete checkout price.
Read guideREAL COSTSCompare real broadband quotes.
Spot setup charges, scheduled price rises and contract terms before choosing a provider.
Read guideINSTALLERSDo you need an installer?
How DIY setup works and when roof access or cable work needs a professional.
Explore installationJARGON EXPLAINEDFrom CGNAT to Wi-Fi.
Definitions of latency, CGNAT, mesh Wi-Fi and other broadband terms.
Browse the glossaryYOUR FIRST WEEKTry Starlink before you cancel.
Check calls, streaming and Wi-Fi while your old connection is still available.
Read the test planReady to decide?
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