How to Make Starlink Work Better with Speedify
Listening to your users is one the most important lessons I have learned over and over in business. This past summer Brett Stelmaszek of UFDTech used Speedify, a Starlink, and several Cellular connections to livestream a cross country UFDTech’s Cannonball Run of 2022.
As the network of Starlink satellites has grown, so has its subscriber base, and in the past few months more and more of them have flocked to Speedify to overcome issues with latency and reliability. At Speedify we regularly test our software with multiple ISPs and carriers, and we needed to physically own a Starlink to test and refine Speedify.
This is the first part of a series of learnings that I wish to share with you on the importance of listening to your customers when it comes to driving and growing your business.
Should you get a second Starlink?
Is Starlink giving you great download speeds but weak uploads and random dropouts? Even with 100+ Mbps Starlink download speeds, many users get stuck with under 25 Mbps uploads, unstable connection issues.
A powerful way to upgrade your Starlink speed and stability is to run two Starlink dishes. But to actually combine both Starlink connections into one faster, stronger internet link, you need connection bonding software like Speedify.
Speedify bonds your Starlink dishes for more upload and download bandwidth, smoother Zoom and Teams calls, and far more reliable livestreams. And when one dish drops, as Starlink often does, the other instantly takes over without lag or interruptions.
If you want more reliable, faster Starlink uploads and downloads, bonding multiple Starlink connections with Speedify is the most effective way to level up your satellite internet.
Get instant Speedify alerts about Starlink interruptions and updates
Use Speedify to increase your upload and download speeds: combine internet connection sources like Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, Starlink and wired broadband
Combine Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, Starlink and wired broadband to fix slow upload and download speeds
Speedify is the only app that seamlessly combines all of your connections, including Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, Ethernet, and Starlink, into one stronger connection to keep you online and secure.
In most cases, Speedify will automatically detect and start using any available Internet connections on your device while intelligently distributing your online traffic between them for optimal performance. If you need help we have quick start guides available for most common set ups.
Combine personal hotspots for better upload and download speeds
Speedify's Pair & Share feature enables you to connect to multiple hotspots at the same time and wirelessly share LTE, 4G, and 5G cellular connections back and forth between multiple Speedify users on the same local network to create a faster, more reliable connection for everyone.
For the first time, it's possible to share cellular data between multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPhones and Androids. Use multiple phones as hotspots for internet access and get increased bandwidth and mobile failover for all paired devices.
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Stage 1 - Initial Starlink Testing
Starlink and Live Streaming
To really eat our 'own dog food' we decided that we needed to set up a live stream that used Starlink and Speedify 24/7. This serves us in two ways:
- We have access to Starlink network stats and Speedify network stats for live streaming and are able to see where we’re helping and how we can help better
- We showcase that and turn it into a proof point for people who are having issues with Starlink disconnecting.
Just setting up this Starlink livestream has been a journey full of learning for us. We got to apply all our knowledge from doing the Speedify LIVE shows and working with a new type of Internet connection.
To put it briefly: we’re live streaming from a roof using a Starlink Internet connection together with a secondary Comcast cable connection. This way, we can see how Speedify jumps in when Starlink is being unreliable, measure the parameters and continuously improving it.
Tune in to our Philadelphia skyline livestream on Twitch or YouTube.
Follow the Customer Need and Prove the Value
We’re currently winding up to start sharing our findings on how Speedify helps Starlink users get more reliable Internet connections. This will answer all the questions related to Internet reliability when it comes to Starlink down time.
The good news is that since Speedify 12.7 we have Starlink improvements on each and every release.
We are excited to keep live streaming with Starlink and Speedify. It is truly the 'eat your own dogfood' software challenge.
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Got a tech question? Let's go deeper! Pop into Speedify Office Hours live every Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern. Speedify CEO Alex Gizis and our network engineers are standing by to break down your questions about networks, tech updates, and Speedify features.
