Starlink Mini and WHY we need it.

It goes without saying that we need access to the internet, anytime, anywhere, wherever we may be on our travels and Starlink Mini is the best choice option.

6/6/20262 min read

Starlink Mini — Why we believe it is one of the most needed tools for our trips.

The Starlink Mini connects to satellites directly, so it works anywhere on land or coastal water in Australia with a clear view of the sky. No towers required. That changes everything.

The good

  • Works literally anywhere. Birdsville, Cape York, Tassie's west coast, the Bight, the Nullarbor, Western Australia — doesn't matter, it just works.

  • Speeds typically 50–150 Mbps down, 20–50 ms latency — easily good enough for video calls and streaming

  • Pause monthly when you're back in town with NBN

  • One device covers the whole touring rig (multiple devices, family, mates)

  • In-motion add-on lets you stay online while driving

The not-so-good

  • Highest upfront cost — around $599 for the dish

  • Highest monthly cost — Roam plans currently $80–150/month depending on tier

  • Needs sky view — no good in dense forest canopy or canyon floors

  • Bigger and heavier than a 4G modem (still small, but not pocket-sized)

Get this if: you genuinely travel where 4G doesn't reach, work from the road, or just want the absolute confidence of "I'll be online no matter where I camp tonight".

Hi Everyone - This is another video I came across, which is what we would do to have Starlink Mini on our Land Cruiser.

David Abela purchased a Dishy STARLINK Mini Mount and has been testing it extensively. It's a great unit that delivers on all the key aspects he needed to satisfy his needs. He has included a link to their website if you would like to purchase one. He is not affiliated with Dishy, and he purchased this unit with his own money.

Dishy Website - https://link.davidabela.org/iKH2f. He has listed below the items he mentioned in the video that he has used, and he has attached direct affiliate links to Amazon. Enjoy! -