Starlink Mini Kit in Kenya

Starlink Mini Kit price in Kenya is Ksh. 34,000. It is a satellite internet access compactly designed for use on the go. If you are hiking, traveling, or in the country side, Starlinnk Mini provides improved connectivity with a phased array antenna. Its router provides up to 112m² of coverage area.

Starlink Mini Kit Features and Specifications:

Starlink Mini Kit Package Content:

Here is what you get from the Starlink Mini Packaging:

Starlink Mini Kit Detailed Description:

Low Latency

According to Starlink, information is transferred far more quickly thanks to its low Earth orbit satellites, which orbit the planet at a height of about 350 miles, which is 60 times closer to the Earth's surface than regular satellites. This results to latency low enough to support online gaming and avoid excessively lagging video calls.

High equipment fees but no installation costs

Starlink may save you on installation costs as compared to Safaricom Home Fiber as no installation professional is required. The Starlink Mini equipment is simple to set up but also more expensive.

Starlink Mini dish lets you take your internet on the go

The rollout of the Starlink Mini leveled up Starlink's appeal to rural, traveling customers. The equipment can fit in your backpack easily and is very portable. You can also mount them in your car for advanced connectivity on the go.

Elon Musk showed a speed test utilizing the Starlink Mini that showed rates up to 100Mbps with a 23ms latency, despite the fact that the average download speed is 50Mbps and the upload speed is 10Mbps. This implies that whether you're hiking Mt Kilimanjaro or on a boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean, you can obtain internet connectivity that's good enough to binge-watch your favorite shows or games with your buddies.

Starlink Mini Kit: Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Wide Coverage: Operates in most areas of the world, including remote places like the middle of the ocean reserves, and when hiking the mountains where traditional internet is unavailable.
• High Speed: The Starlink Mini offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps, suitable for streaming, gaming, and video conferencing.
• Low Latency: Provides almost no lag or minimal lag, ensuring a responsive online experience on the go.
• Portability: The Kit is designed with lightweight material, making it compact, and easy to carry, and set up in various locations.
• Easy Setup: Simple installation process, requiring minimal professional or technical knowledge.
• Built-in WiFi: Connects up to 128 devices simultaneously on the go.
• Durability: IP67 dust and water resistance, suitable for outdoor use in various weather conditions.

Cons:

• Cost: Requires an initial hardware purchase which is quite expensive, followed by a recurring monthly subscription fee.
• Data Limits: It has data usage limits or fair usage policies in place.
• Weather Sensitivity: This can be affected by severe weather conditions, such as heavy rain.
• Limited Bandwidth: Compared to Safricom fiber-optic or other cable connections, Starlink may have lower overall bandwidth.
• Potential Latency Variations: Latency can fluctuate depending on factors like weather conditions and network congestion.