"Infrastructure's always a gamble in rural spots—sometimes it's worth checking if local co-ops or smaller ISPs have expanded quietly."
That's exactly what happened to us. Almost went with Starlink, but a neighbor tipped us off about a local co-op expanding fiber quietly. Took some digging, but we lucked out—no upfront equipment costs and stable speeds even during peak hours. Starlink seems decent overall, but I'd definitely recommend exploring local options first... might save you some headaches down the line.
Same here, almost jumped on Starlink but hesitated at the monthly cost. Glad I did—turns out a small ISP nearby had quietly upgraded their towers. Speeds aren't blazing fast, but they're reliable and way cheaper. Always pays to dig around a bit first...
Almost went down the Starlink rabbit hole myself when we moved out here. The shiny promise of high-speed internet in the middle of nowhere was tempting, but my wallet started sweating just looking at the monthly fee. Glad I hesitated, because after chatting with a neighbor (who, by the way, knows everything about everyone—small town perks!), I found out our local co-op had quietly upgraded their fiber lines. Not exactly gigabit speeds, but hey, Netflix doesn't buffer anymore and Zoom calls don't freeze mid-sentence with my face stuck in some awkward expression.
Funny how rural living teaches you patience and detective skills you never knew you needed. Always worth poking around a bit before jumping on the latest tech bandwagon...
Dodged the Starlink bullet myself. Almost signed up, but the upfront cost made me pause—glad I did. Turns out our local provider quietly boosted their speeds last year, and it's been solid enough for work calls and streaming. Rural life definitely teaches you to double-check before diving in...and to trust neighbors who somehow always have the inside scoop. Guess patience pays off sometimes, huh?
Glad you paused and checked first—I've seen a few clients jump straight into Starlink, thinking it was their only option, only to find out later that local providers had quietly stepped up their game. Rural internet has definitely improved in recent years, even if the news doesn't always travel fast (unless you're plugged into the neighborhood grapevine, of course...).
Still, I'd say Starlink isn't necessarily a bullet for everyone. I've had some buyers who swear by it, especially in areas where local providers haven't caught up yet. But yeah, the upfront cost can be a tough pill to swallow, especially when you're already budgeting for home repairs or renovations.
Patience definitely pays off, but so does a healthy dose of skepticism. Always worth double-checking what's out there before committing—whether it's internet providers or that "perfect" fixer-upper with suspiciously fresh paint. Glad your patience paid off this time around!
