Starlink

[Neal]

Google has pages on this topic and basically, it sounds like it is what it is. Having a VPN is maybe a workaround. A major complaint is from users wanting to watch a sports program on Starlink but blacked out due to the IP address Starlink is assigning.

Yes, this is what I use, a VPN which Peplink offers called FusionHub (Speedfusion) which connects to my servers in Virginia. This allows me to keep a Virginia location for YouTube TV which is my residence location as well and avoid the out of area nonsense. I hope that goes away someday, it's unfortunate and not everyone can figure out VPN's and setting one up in a specific location.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I tried YouTube TV recently using my Starlink and it was a nightmare. I was in Houston and the message kept asking for my current location. When I would enter the Houston location the message would be something like "No, you're in Dallas". Maybe I need to subscribe to a VPN service.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

BTW...you need to get back to work. Real work.

 

[Neal]

I tried YouTube TV recently using my Starlink and it was a nightmare. I was in Houston and the message kept asking for my current location. When I would enter the Houston location the message would be something like "No, you're in Dallas". Maybe I need to subscribe to a VPN service.

Yeah, unfortunate. A VPN service in your home state/location would certainly help the situation. I recently stumbled across the YouTube TV settings where you tell it your home location, never did that before, may have been a mistake, but found it in Settings. I think though they still allow out of network use for a period of time.

Now how to find a VPN provider in your area (or a specific area)? I'm not sure. @redbaron is probably a lot smarter on that and can help better than me.

 

[Neal]

BTW...you need to get back to work. Real work.

Yeah, your fault. I'm trying, well, trying to avoid work. I wanna play too

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

My understanding is that Starlink will show the location of the Starlink land site where the satellite is beaming back your signal.

 

[Neal]

Any Starlinkers want to share what they see for their location we can get some data points. I’m just TClod’s search engine.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Alva, FL - 17:55 hrs - Gen 2, Starlink router. 39mbps. Kinda sucky, but serving my needs for the moment.

 

[Neal]

The question is does Starlink show your actual location somewhat accurately?

 

[GlampDaddy]

The question is does Starlink show your actual location somewhat accurately?

I have no idea where Starlink thinks I am. But, I accidentally checked the speed again and now it's showing 159mbps. Go figure!

 

[Jim]

Alva, FL - 17:55 hrs - Gen 2, Starlink router. 39mbps. Kinda sucky, but serving my needs for the moment.

I'm in the ocean, just off the shore of Lagos.

 

[Jim]

I'm in the ocean, just off the shore of Lagos.

I know that seemed like I was trying to be funny, but seriously, Starlink's map shows me being just off the coast of Africa. Go figure?

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Shows I'm in Dallas, 250 miles north of where I think I am.

When I search for the nearest Home Depot, it directs me to one of HD's in Dallas.

 

[Neal]

Well that's messed up. Official diagnosis!

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Well that's messed up. Official diagnosis!

Thank you, I feel so much better having an official diagnosis.