Ok, I went and looked and the free 30-day trial was already in place weeks before the natural disaster:
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-internet-review/
They didn’t do anything but offer the same deal they would to anyone else.
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-internet-review/
They didn’t do anything but offer the same deal they would to anyone else.
Do you mind demonstrating how you can unpackage the device and connect straight to the internet without going through the activation hurdles?
If not, this is the most irrelevant piece of information you could possibly use to make your misguided point.
First responders on their own volition brought StarLink terminals on site, which REQUIRE ACTIVATION regardless of the 30 days free. This activation effort was getting in the way of rescue efforts, likely due to credit card processors being wary of gift cards. They literally couldn't connect due to this barrier (which has since been removed).
They removed the activation wall, and now anyone with a dish in the vicinity can connect. Do you see how that is different than buying a dish, taking it home, activating it in a safe area with an active credit card that the processor approves? And can you fathom a situation where maybe removing that activation wall will do tangible good?
How can you possibly not see the difference here?
Why don't you go pick up a StarLink kit, take it home and try to connect to the internet without activating it first - then come back when you have an understanding of what you are trying to explain to those who actually have used the things. Or sell your elite hax0r 0day on the dark-web for big money if you succeed.
You can even cost "StarLink" or whatever evil company dared offer their gear a restocking fee when you return it out of malice or frustration.
It should be a win-win if you want to stand on that point.
I have personally activated, paid for, and sent on expeditions multiple Starlink systems, including the newer marine version.
You seem very upset about something I’m not talking about.
What you're saying has value and interest, but the delivery is violating the discussion guidelines and heading into the vitriol territory.
I suspect a mod might have shadow banned a chunk of this thread now, and if not, probably should.
That's a 30 day trial where you pay for the product and service in full and get a full refund if you don't like it.
It's nothing like what's being offered right now where people are complaining about activation issues and the service just works.
Usually you get an hour free on new devices. Now it's 30 days
Details on the differences is illuminating, the "you don't know what you are talking about" is unhelpful.