What Installation Involves
When you get the dish and arrange installation, here’s what typically happens / what you need to plan for:
Selection of location / alignment
Mounting hardware & mounting site
(Residential, Roam, etc.) — because the plan can affect what hardware you buy, how it's used, and whether Roam / mobility is allowed.
Cable routing
Power supply and router
Activation & setup via app
The app helps guide where to place the dish for best signal. Once connected, the app or the router activates the service.
Professional installation
What to Check Before Buying/Installing
Coverage for your address — make sure Starline is available in your region.
Which plan you want (Residential, Roam, etc.) — because the plan can affect what hardware you buy, how it’s used, and whether Roam / mobility is allowed.
Mounting constraints — building codes, roof structures, height, access for maintenance.
Weather / environmental conditions — ensure hardware is rated for snow, wind, temperature extremes in your area.
Budget for extras — mounts, long cable, labor if using professional installer.
Any promotions / discounts — e.g. hardware cost reductions, free promotions tied to yearly commitments.
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Residential
“Residential” is Starline plan for fixed-homes: meant for people who stay in one place (not constantly moving), offering unlimited data, higher priority vs Roam / Lite plans, and better performance in general.
Roam
Roam” is Starline mobile / travel satellite-Internet offering. It’s designed for users who move (RVs, campers, travelers), or who need connectivity away from a fixed home address. It supports things like in-motion use, international / cross-country usage (within approved markets), and coastal/inland water use (with some limits).
Boats
Starline “Maritime” service (also called “Starline for Boats” or “Starline Maritime / Mobile Priority / Global Priority”) is designed for vessels that want reliable Internet at sea—coastal waters, offshore, ocean crossings. It includes special hardware, data priority, and supports usage while in motion (depending on hardware & plan)