My Personal Posts: Experiences, Setup & Performance Guides
Browse every published Starlink guide in my personal posts: experiences, setup & performance.
Should You Buy Starlink in 2026? An Honest UK Owner’s Guide
Discover why Starlink has been close to perfect for my rural UK setup, with real owner tests, honest costs, installation lessons and clear buying advice.
My Starlink Setup Checklist Before I Recommend It
The checklist Ian uses before recommending Starlink: availability, clear sky view, secure mount, safe cable route and realistic plan choice.
Six Months With Starlink: My Honest Rural Broadband Verdict
Ian's honest six-month rural Starlink verdict, covering speeds, sky view, installation and why it replaced a 22 Mbps/3 Mbps connection.
How Much Power Does My Starlink Setup Use?
A practical look at Ian's recorded 28 W average Starlink power figure and how to measure the real cost of your own setup.
Why a Clear View of the Sky Made the Biggest Difference
Ian explains why an unobstructed Starlink app result matters more than a high mount or expensive plan.
My Starlink Mini Travel Add-On: What I Use It For
Ian's practical view of adding a Starlink Mini for travel, backup and portable connectivity alongside his home connection.
Why I Chose Starlink Residential Max for My Rural UK Connection
Ian explains why Residential Max suited his rural connection, based on his previous 22 Mbps/3 Mbps service and real-world Starlink results.
How I Built a Stable 6-Metre Starlink Mast for Around £120
A real-world account of Ian's 6-metre Starlink mast: scaffold pole, three tension wires, four wall brackets and a base plate.
My Starlink Speed Test Results: 359 Mbps Down, 43 Mbps Up
My recorded Starlink Residential Max results: 359 Mbps download, 43 Mbps upload, 19 ms latency and the practical lessons behind them.
Why I Created Starlink Tips and How My Referral Link Works
Meet Ian, learn why Starlink Tips exists, and follow the referral process—from the official Starlink website to checking an eligible second-month credit.