I've been running the Starlink Mini for just over a month now — in my car, on hiking trips, and pretty much anywhere I want a connection off the grid. Here's an honest rundown after real-world use. My setup I don't use the Mini as home internet. For me it's about connectivity anywhere : I keep it in the car for a signal on the road, and I bring it along when hiking so I can get online during breaks or from a remote spot. If you need the internet where cell coverage gives up, that's exactly the gap this fills. Performance Speed has genuinely not been an issue. On a good placement with a clear view of the sky, I've seen up to 200 Mbps — more than enough for video calls, uploads, and anything I throw at it. In the car it holds a strong signal as long as there aren't trees directly overhead. That's the one rule you learn fast: the dish needs an open view up. Block the sky and the connection suffers. Power The Mini is easy to keep running. ...