Rural homeowners turn to Starlink after endless wait for broadband
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Rural homeowners are turning to Elon Musk's costly Starlink broadband amid an endless wait for ultra-fast broadband in the British countryside.
Despite the eccentric billionaire often dividing opinion, villagers are hailing his satellite internet system as 'life-changing' as Brits face delays of up to three years for faster connections from other telecoms firms.
It comes after it was reported that villagers have been forced to endure endless roadworks and temporary traffic lights as trenches have been dug and telegraph poles erected in preparation for a big digital roll out in Stocksfield, Northumberland.
Slow broadband speeds are something felt around the country, with experts telling MailOnline there is 'a lot of red tape' around connecting these rural areas.
Fed up with waiting for faster broadband, some have switched to Musk's £449 satellite internet system which helps connect the most isolated parts of the British countryside by using broadband beamed from space.
Alex Tofts, broadband expert at Broadband Genie, told MailOnline: 'I wouldn't be surprised if more people go down this route just because of the wider issue of the rural broadband landscape where households and people are clearly getting left behind.'
Have YOU switched to Starlink? Email arthur.parashar@mailonline.co.uk
Rural homeowners are turning to Elon Musk 's costly Starlink broadband amid an endless wait for ultra-fast broadband in the British countryside. Pictured: Homeowners who have set up Starlink at their rural properties
Slow broadband speeds are something that many Brits must contend with, and 2023 figures revealed the specific streets with the worst connections
A coverage map shows that Starlink is available in all parts of the UK for £449 or £75 a month
Despite the eccentric billionaire often dividing opinion, villagers are hailing his satellite internet system (pictured) as 'life-changing' as Brits face delays of up to three years from other telecoms firms
Mr Tofts' company found that Starlink was 'head and shoulders above the competition' in the wireless broadband market, boasting average speeds of 87Mb last year - well above Three which was second with 50Mb.
He said that he believes people are happy with the product but highlighted its high setup costs.
Starlink, which was activated over Ukraine following the Russian invasion, is now available in 32 countries, with coverage across the US, Europe, and Australia.
A coverage map shows that Starlink is available in all parts of the UK, with the equipment costing £449 plus an additional £75 a month for data.
Last May, Starlink slashed the prices of the high-tech broadband in an extraordinary sale, allowing 'rural' homeowners to purchase the kit for just £99.
Mr Tofts said: 'That's a really good move they are making, they're lowering that barrier entry for the customers that actually really need it.' Starlink also offer refurbished kits for £199.
He added that he has heard that people are happy with the product but as more people sign up, speeds could come down due to congestion.
Mr Tofts believes that Starlink 'has its own place in the market, adding: 'You have this broadband connection that's basically available anywhere which will be the world. It's available everywhere in the UK.
'And once you've got your kit, you can take that wherever you want to go. So if you've got a holiday home or a caravan, and you go about places in the UK, you can take your broadband connection with you.'
IT specialist Myles Meadows, who admitted he 'can't stand Musk and his awful cars' told The Times last month: 'It's revolutionary … it's a game changer.
This picture shows someone who has installed Elon Musk's Starlink device on their building
Starlink's connection has been widely praised on social media, especially by those who live in the countryside
Mr Meadows, who installed three Starlink antennas at his home and two rental cabins in the Elan Valley in Powys, Wales, added: 'I was on the waiting list for about a year when they opened up the area.
'They delivered it in five days. I connected it in 15 minutes. I had 200 megabits per second (Mbps) [internet speed].'
Keith Owens, who was struggling to secure internet or 4G coverage in Somerset's Quantock Hills, told MailOnline: 'We had no other option and loved our house in the country but wished for better internet coverage and Starlink is worth every single penny.'
Starlink's connection has been widely praised on social media, especially from those who live in the countryside.
Michael Tempest wrote on X, also owned by Musk: 'We had to bite the bullet today, UK internet providers in the countryside are awful. Often have calls dropping out.
'@Starlink arrived in a few days and took 5 minutes to setup and 스카이TV instantly had the best internet connection I've ever had in the UK.'
James Young posted: 'I live in a farm in the North West UK and had horrible internet that was slow and unreliable. I couldn't video chat with my family and friends in the US. Starlink has been life-changing.'
Thousands have members have also joined a Facebook group called Starlink UK where they discuss Musk's satellite broadband and share photos of their installations.
An antenna of the Starlink satellite-based broadband system donated by Musk in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
One member from rural Kent shared how their new neighbours had set up Starlink and described it as a 'game changer'.
Another commented: 'Definitely a yes from Wales. Our internet is dire and Starlink had [sic] made using the internet a pleasure. Think our neighbours will be going the same way.'
It comes after a scheme to link the rural village of Stocksfield to ultra-fast broadband came under fire after no properties were connected in three years.
Projected dates to 'go live' have come and gone and many householders have now given up on the broken promises of high-speed 'full fibre' and invested in a satellite system or signed a new contract with their current telecoms provider.
It's been three years since Factco was awarded the contract to connect homes in Stocksfield under the government's Project Gigabit scheme and still no one knows when full fibre will actually be available.
Slow broadband speeds are something that many Brits are battling against, with some streets in the UK suffering with frustrating average speeds of just 0.6Mb.
Tim Hills, a parish councillor and local resident, has likened the speed of the roll out in Stocksfield to 'an arthritic snail climbing a hill.'
It's been three years since Factco was awarded the contract to connect homes in Stocksfield (pictured) under the government's Project Gigabit scheme and still no one knows when full fibre will actually be available
Tim Hills, a parish councillor and local resident in Stocksfield, Northumberland likened the speed of the roll out to 'an arthritic snail climbing a hill'
He said: 'Nobody has been counting the days or the weeks but when you start counting the years it gets a bit ridiculous.'
Despite the eccentric billionaire often dividing opinion, villagers are hailing his satellite internet system as 'life-changing' as Brits face delays of up to three years for faster connections from other telecoms firms.
It comes after it was reported that villagers have been forced to endure endless roadworks and temporary traffic lights as trenches have been dug and telegraph poles erected in preparation for a big digital roll out in Stocksfield, Northumberland.
Slow broadband speeds are something felt around the country, with experts telling MailOnline there is 'a lot of red tape' around connecting these rural areas.
Fed up with waiting for faster broadband, some have switched to Musk's £449 satellite internet system which helps connect the most isolated parts of the British countryside by using broadband beamed from space.
Alex Tofts, broadband expert at Broadband Genie, told MailOnline: 'I wouldn't be surprised if more people go down this route just because of the wider issue of the rural broadband landscape where households and people are clearly getting left behind.'
Have YOU switched to Starlink? Email arthur.parashar@mailonline.co.uk
Rural homeowners are turning to Elon Musk 's costly Starlink broadband amid an endless wait for ultra-fast broadband in the British countryside. Pictured: Homeowners who have set up Starlink at their rural properties
Slow broadband speeds are something that many Brits must contend with, and 2023 figures revealed the specific streets with the worst connections
A coverage map shows that Starlink is available in all parts of the UK for £449 or £75 a month
Despite the eccentric billionaire often dividing opinion, villagers are hailing his satellite internet system (pictured) as 'life-changing' as Brits face delays of up to three years from other telecoms firms
Mr Tofts' company found that Starlink was 'head and shoulders above the competition' in the wireless broadband market, boasting average speeds of 87Mb last year - well above Three which was second with 50Mb.
He said that he believes people are happy with the product but highlighted its high setup costs.
Starlink, which was activated over Ukraine following the Russian invasion, is now available in 32 countries, with coverage across the US, Europe, and Australia.
A coverage map shows that Starlink is available in all parts of the UK, with the equipment costing £449 plus an additional £75 a month for data.
Last May, Starlink slashed the prices of the high-tech broadband in an extraordinary sale, allowing 'rural' homeowners to purchase the kit for just £99.
Mr Tofts said: 'That's a really good move they are making, they're lowering that barrier entry for the customers that actually really need it.' Starlink also offer refurbished kits for £199.
He added that he has heard that people are happy with the product but as more people sign up, speeds could come down due to congestion.
Mr Tofts believes that Starlink 'has its own place in the market, adding: 'You have this broadband connection that's basically available anywhere which will be the world. It's available everywhere in the UK.
'And once you've got your kit, you can take that wherever you want to go. So if you've got a holiday home or a caravan, and you go about places in the UK, you can take your broadband connection with you.'
IT specialist Myles Meadows, who admitted he 'can't stand Musk and his awful cars' told The Times last month: 'It's revolutionary … it's a game changer.
This picture shows someone who has installed Elon Musk's Starlink device on their building
Starlink's connection has been widely praised on social media, especially by those who live in the countryside
Mr Meadows, who installed three Starlink antennas at his home and two rental cabins in the Elan Valley in Powys, Wales, added: 'I was on the waiting list for about a year when they opened up the area.
'They delivered it in five days. I connected it in 15 minutes. I had 200 megabits per second (Mbps) [internet speed].'
Keith Owens, who was struggling to secure internet or 4G coverage in Somerset's Quantock Hills, told MailOnline: 'We had no other option and loved our house in the country but wished for better internet coverage and Starlink is worth every single penny.'
Starlink's connection has been widely praised on social media, especially from those who live in the countryside.
Michael Tempest wrote on X, also owned by Musk: 'We had to bite the bullet today, UK internet providers in the countryside are awful. Often have calls dropping out.
'@Starlink arrived in a few days and took 5 minutes to setup and 스카이TV instantly had the best internet connection I've ever had in the UK.'
James Young posted: 'I live in a farm in the North West UK and had horrible internet that was slow and unreliable. I couldn't video chat with my family and friends in the US. Starlink has been life-changing.'
Thousands have members have also joined a Facebook group called Starlink UK where they discuss Musk's satellite broadband and share photos of their installations.
An antenna of the Starlink satellite-based broadband system donated by Musk in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
One member from rural Kent shared how their new neighbours had set up Starlink and described it as a 'game changer'.
Another commented: 'Definitely a yes from Wales. Our internet is dire and Starlink had [sic] made using the internet a pleasure. Think our neighbours will be going the same way.'
It comes after a scheme to link the rural village of Stocksfield to ultra-fast broadband came under fire after no properties were connected in three years.
Projected dates to 'go live' have come and gone and many householders have now given up on the broken promises of high-speed 'full fibre' and invested in a satellite system or signed a new contract with their current telecoms provider.
It's been three years since Factco was awarded the contract to connect homes in Stocksfield under the government's Project Gigabit scheme and still no one knows when full fibre will actually be available.
Slow broadband speeds are something that many Brits are battling against, with some streets in the UK suffering with frustrating average speeds of just 0.6Mb.
Tim Hills, a parish councillor and local resident, has likened the speed of the roll out in Stocksfield to 'an arthritic snail climbing a hill.'
It's been three years since Factco was awarded the contract to connect homes in Stocksfield (pictured) under the government's Project Gigabit scheme and still no one knows when full fibre will actually be available
Tim Hills, a parish councillor and local resident in Stocksfield, Northumberland likened the speed of the roll out to 'an arthritic snail climbing a hill'
He said: 'Nobody has been counting the days or the weeks but when you start counting the years it gets a bit ridiculous.'
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