NEWS: Starlink is coming to Forrest

During March 2023 we installed and tested the latest Starlink satellite internet service at Forrest. Starlink provides unlimited internet at high speeds to our guests. If your mobile phone provider allows calls over internet you will be able to make called easily from the house site. You can connect to the internet from your devices and steam your favourite movies, check your email or catch up on events.

Phone services and internet have always been an issue in the area and this now takes that problem away.

We will also install Google TV that will allow you to stream your favourite programs through Starlink.

Of course if you want peace and quiet just turn it off.

BROADBAND SATELLITE INTERNET

Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more.

Leveraging advanced satellites and user hardware coupled with our deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world.

HOW STARLINK WORKS

Most satellite internet services come from single geostationary satellites that orbit the planet at 35,786 km. As a result, the round trip data time between the user and satellite—also known as latency—is high, making it nearly impossible to support streaming, online gaming, video calls or other high data rate activities.

Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that orbit the planet much closer to Earth, at about 550km, and cover the entire globe. Because Starlink satellites are in a low orbit, latency is significantly lower—around 20 ms vs 600+ ms.

SELF-ORIENTING FOR SELF-INSTALL

Starlink is the first commercially available phased array antenna. Your Starlink Kit arrives with everything you need to get online in minutes including your Starlink, WiFi router, cables and base. It is self-orienting and connects in minutes as long as it has a clear view of the sky.

Starlink can withstand extreme cold, heat, hail, sleet, heavy rain, gale force winds, and even rocket engines.