Starlink

[Joe Hogan]

Starlink has a number of ground stations around the US. The location of the ground station being used by your antenna is reported as location. In your instance Dallas. As you move around the country this will change based on your location.
Here in Fiesta Key, Starlink is using the Miami station.

Starlink Ground Station Locations (2024)

Starlink, to deliver internet connectivity to its users, relies on a system of ground stations called gateways. These gateways act as an interlink between the

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[Texas Clodhopper]

Do you happen to have a tag tied to your shoe lace?

Nobody likes a smart a@@.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Starlink has a number of ground stations around the US. The location of the ground station being used by your antenna is reported as location. In your instance Dallas. As you move around the country this will change based on your location.
Here in Fiesta Key, Starlink is using the Miami station.

Thanks, Joe. Unlike some people on this forum, you gave a reasonable answer. Shoe tag??? I guess its better than as toe tag.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I looked at the ground stations in Texas and funny there is one, New Braunfels, that is less than 20 miles from me yet I'm using the Dallas ground station.

 

[Neal]

Actually, the answer given is incorrect. Google shows:

Starlink primarily determines your location by using the signals received from its satellites in the sky, essentially acting like a GPS system; the network can pinpoint your position by calculating the precise timing and strength of the signals from multiple satellites, allowing for a relatively accurate location without requiring any additional GPS data from your device itself.

Key points about Starlink location tracking:

• Satellite triangulation:
  By measuring the time it takes for signals to reach your Starlink dish from various satellites, the system can calculate your location with high precision.
  
  
• No direct GPS needed:
  While your Starlink device may not have a dedicated GPS chip, the satellite network itself provides the location information.
  
  
• Accuracy limitations:
  While generally very accurate, factors like weather conditions or obstructions can slightly impact location precision.

 

[Neal]

Additional search result:

My IP geolocation is incorrect or too far away. - Starlink Help Center

www.starlink.com

Back to work...

 

[Neal]

Try power cycling your Starlink and see if it refreshes your location.

Back to work for real this time...

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

And nobody like a know-it-all.

I wonder why its picking up Dallas and not New Braunfels?

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Try power cycling your Starlink and see if it refreshes your location.

Back to work for real this time...

Hey, I thought helping me was your job.

 

[Neal]

Also, share a screenshot if you can of where you’re seeing your location info. Been a while since I looked at Starlink stuff.