It was recently launched T-Mobile Starlink Satellite Service gives already positive results!

Reddit user called “Virtualbitz1024” Share their experience with Starlink Mini, focusing on its use of both backups at home and connecting to the movement. The main problem they faced was the difficulty of switching between these two uses, especially in emergencies or remotely.

In preparing the home, Starlink Mini works as a backup internet solution. The dish is installed on a column, and to avoid problems related to the translation of the network address (NAT), the device is placed in the “traffic mode”. NAT is a method used by routers to allow multiple devices on a local network to share one year IP address.

However, when multiple layers of NAT are involved, such as when the NAT (CGNAT) service provider is used, they can complicate things, which leads to slower contacts and other problems.

Using traffic mode, the device exceeds these additional layers, improves network performance and simplifying the connection process. However, the downside is that the compact Wi-Fi network enabling the device requires the reset of the factory, which the user finds exhausted. Ideally, they prefer getting a switch in the application to operate Wi-Fi and turn it off, eliminating the need to reset. When moving from a fixed position to play mode, the process is more complicated. Although the preparation for the backup plate is relatively simple-only to overcome the plan and allow the mentor to deal with the connection-the system preparation for use via the mobile phone is more shared. This scenario often occurs when the user prepares for a camping trip, or in more urgent situations, it escapes from a natural disaster.

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In these cases, they need to pack the dish quickly, which includes removing it from its column, placing it in its case, and leading to an area without receiving a cell. Once you get there, they should reset the factory on the dish, and the initial preparation process can take time.

One of the biggest problems comes when trying to revitalize the service if the plan is stopped. If the user does not log in for a period of time or has no access to the Internet, logging in to his Starlink account becomes a major obstacle.

This is because they probably need dual authentication symbols (2FA), which are sent to their email or phone. If they are not able to access these services, they will not be able to get a 2FA – Bummer icon! Thus, the plan cannot be canceled. This creates a frustrating “chicken or egg” problem: without accessing the Internet, they cannot get the services needed to restore their account.

Fortunately, the user was able to solve this problem thanks to the last launch of T-MobileBeta Starlink-To-VHONE. This service allowed them to receive the necessary 2FA code even while they are in the field, allowing them to stimulate the service and restart the Internet. Without this experimental version service, the user could have been stuck with the lack of access to their Starlink plan.