{"id":39318,"date":"2023-03-22T13:06:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T20:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overlandbound.com\/?p=39318"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:06:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T20:06:56","slug":"how-do-you-roam-starlink-vs-weboost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/how-do-you-roam-starlink-vs-weboost\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you roam? Starlink vs weBoost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Time to talk gear. This week we\u2019re dialoguing about cell signal boosters in an age of satellite tech. Specifically Starlink vs weBoost Drive Reach Overland.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is not a paid or endorsed article by either company mentioned and opinions are our own.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Ready? Let\u2019s go.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/overlandbound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/starlink.jpg” alt=”Starlink dish in front of a van.” title_text=”starlink” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”76%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

First up: Starlink Roam<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Starlink Roam is a mobile satellite internet solution that promises high-speed internet connectivity from virtually anywhere in the world. The system consists of a small, portable satellite dish that can be set up in just a few minutes. Once set up, it provides internet speeds of up to 150Mbps, making it one of the fastest mobile internet solutions available.<\/span><\/p>\n

For context, a download speed of 150Mbps allows you to stream ultra-HD video on 6 devices at the same time and download an HD movie in 4 minutes.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

The Cost Factor<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]

We will not argue the benefits and advantages of having a system like Starlink Roam on your vehicle. However, the one time hardware cost for Starlink Roam Portable is $599 and the one time hardware cost for Starlink Roam In-Motion is a staggering $2,500. This is in addition to the monthly cost of $150\/month for regional coverage and $200\/month for global coverage.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Who Benefits<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]

These costs make sense if you are a digital nomad, and your income is dependent upon connectivity to the internet. Or if you just like having that level of connectivity no matter what and no matter what reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, for those who casually explore remote locales, cost of entry could be too steep.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros:<\/span><\/p>\n