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Last seen: March 25, 2025 11:06 am
Topics: 6 / Replies: 197
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RE: StarLink - first impressions

@vicanuck The Hulu 'live' tier requires a mainland address (we looked into that as well).

4 years ago
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RE: Working Remote - Power/Internet

@jaldeborgh You need a clear view to the north sky (from vertical to horizontal if possible) and as far east and west as you can manage. I have m...

4 years ago
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RE: Virgin Islands shrinking population

@stcmike According to Google translate, it's

4 years ago
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RE: StarLink - first impressions

@mw24 We stream TV and movies using a Roku ultra. We have more channels than we need (DirecTV Stream, Disney, Hulu, Netflix, Prime, HBOMax...), and...

4 years ago
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RE: StarLink - first impressions

I couldn't find anything on wind ratings, so I'm working on the assumption they haven't really tested for that yet. If we expect gale force winds, ...

4 years ago
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RE: StarLink - first impressions

@STTsailor My plan is to remove the antenna, push the wire into the fascia and cover it. It should only add a couple minutes to my hurricane prep a...

4 years ago
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RE: Internet Questions

Just received my customs clearance notice from DHL and stopped by their office on STX to pick it up. It looked like they had 40-50 more to deliver.....

4 years ago
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RE: Internet Questions

@gators_mom I just received my notice that mine shipped yesterday evening. I'm guessing that several of us should receive them in the next week or ...

4 years ago
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RE: Internet Questions

@tuk-tuk You can go into Google maps and locate the Google+ address of your property. Starlink will allow you to sign up with that. When you conf...

4 years ago
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RE: Locations -east- west -north -south?

@boomerpapa PM me when you get here if you'd like. I haven't been here nearly as long as many of the others but I do live in the area you seem inter...

4 years ago
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RE: Fiber Internet?

I just received my email from StarLink and confirmed my order with them. Equipment should ship within 2 weeks. Once installed, I'll post and compare...

4 years ago
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RE: Working Remote - Power/Internet

I just received my email from StarLink and confirmed my order. Equipment should ship within 2 weeks.

4 years ago
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RE: Internet Questions

@xxxrudexxx I just confirmed my order as well! Equipment should ship in next 2 weeks. Things are getting exciting now!

4 years ago
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RE: Working Remote - Power/Internet

Welcome to the forum @vp1330 ! Like many here on the island, I have solar with battery and generator backups. All of my power runs through my solar...

4 years ago
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RE: Water filters

@ironwoodstx Welcome to the forum and best of luck with your new business!

4 years ago
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RE: WIFI - What are you using

I have a concrete house with extra rebar in both floors and walls. I have BBVI while I wait for Starlink to come online here. I have an Asus mesh ...

4 years ago
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RE: Solar Power coming to ST. Croix

Although I believe that he means well, I'm concerned that the governor's rush to 'do something' will make matters worse. By entering a contract with ...

4 years ago
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RE: Working remotely in St. Thomas as a software dev

I live in the VI most of the time and consult on the mainland. I've found Broadband VI to be reasonably consistent, if a bit slow, with a speed of ...

4 years ago
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5 years ago
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RE: Low Temps on Ajax Peak & Bordeaux

@simpub Here's a link to one of the personal weather stations on the island: This link has the monthly weather chart for February of this year,...

5 years ago
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RE: Low Temps on Ajax Peak & Bordeaux

@simpub I don't know if Will Henderson still lives there, but according to this old article in the Source, he is probably got best bet for getting s...

5 years ago
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RE: Fiber Internet?

We just received an email from Starlink that indicates they expect to have service available in the VI in 2023. Supply chain issues have delayed...

5 years ago
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RE: Internet Questions

We just received an email from Starlink that indicates they expect to have service available in the VI in 2023. Supply chain issues have delayed pro...

5 years ago
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RE: vitacost.com - It's Great!!

Thanks @stxdreaming1! Prices look great compared to what we see here and lower than what I saw recently at Whole Foods on the mainland. This shoul...

5 years ago
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