12/17/2025
THE ANTENNAMEN HAVE INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CUSTOM, STARLINK SYSTEMS IN MICHIGAN SINCE INCEPTION OF THE SERVICE! Call today 517.646.0439 https://theantennamen.com/starlink-installations
đ What Starlink Is
Starlink is a satelliteâbased internet service operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a subsidiary of SpaceX. It delivers broadband using thousands of lowâEarthâorbit (LEO) satellites â over 7,600 active satellites as of May 2025. The goal is simple: provide highâspeed internet almost anywhere on Earth.
Starlink now serves around 150 countries and territories and has grown to 8 million subscribers by late 2025.
đ How It Works
Starlink uses a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit that communicate with ground transceivers (the user terminal/Dishy). Because the satellites are much closer to Earth than traditional geostationary satellites, Starlink delivers:
Lower latency
Higher speeds
Better performance for realâtime applications like video calls and gaming
This is why itâs such a gameâchanger for rural Michigan customers who previously had only DSL, fixed wireless, or legacy satellite.
⥠Speeds & Performance
According to independent testing and reviews, Starlink commonly delivers:
100â400 Mbps download depending on plan and congestion
Low latency suitable for video calls, streaming, and gaming
Unlimited data on most residential plans
Realâworld performance varies with obstructions, weather, and network congestion â which is why your professional installs (tower mounts, roof mounts, ground mounts) make such a difference.
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Strengths
Works almost anywhere, including remote rural areas
Fast enough for streaming, gaming, and remote work
Easy setup â âplug it in and point at the skyâ
Flexible plans, no longâterm contracts
â ď¸ Limitations
Higher equipment cost (though no upfront cost in some areas)
Performance can slow during congestion or with obstructions
Requires a clear view of the sky â trees are the #1 enemy
Weather and wind can affect performance if the dish isnât mounted securely
đ°ď¸ The Bigger Picture
Starlink is part of SpaceXâs longâterm strategy and represents 65% of all active satellites in orbit. Itâs also used by governments, businesses, and even in military applications.
For your business, itâs a perfect fit: customers need reliable installs, proper mounting, and obstruction mitigation â exactly what The Antenna Men specialize in.