Starlink Mini

The new Mini antenna, with its XXS size at just 11.75 x 10.2 x 1.45 inches (30 x 26 x 4 cm), featherweight (3.37 lb/1.53 kg) and ability to be connected to a 20 V/5 A power supply (compatible with batteries > 100 Ah), is not intended for maritime use, but it should nevertheless appeal to those who enjoy the open sea and sail aboard small multihulls, especially as this new product is IP67 certified (protection against dust, rain and short immersions). In terms of throughput, you can count on download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 11 Mbps. The only downside: this Starlink Mini, priced at $599, is more expensive than the previous mobile antenna. To take advantage of it at sea, you now need to take out a subscription costing around $287 per month (though this varies from country to country) for 50 GB. The subscription can then be modified for longer stopovers. The formula remains attractive, but far more expensive than the initial subscriptions options that were available to boaters - who are a little confused by the frequent changes in pricing. For the time being, the antenna is available in the USA and a number of Central American countries. Note that the next satellite offer may well come from Amazon...

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