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Starlink

Starlink Mini for travel – costs, plans, pausing

What the Mini can do, what it costs per month, why a 30-day limit applies outside Europe since summer 2026 – and how to let the service rest cheaply between trips.

8 min read

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Starlink

Buying a Starlink Mini in Austria – direct, retail, referral link

Directly from Starlink or from an electronics retailer? What to know before buying the Starlink Mini in Austria – from price to activation.

5 min read

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Starlink

Pausing Starlink – Standby Mode explained

Roam plans used to be pausable for free. Since 2025 there is Standby Mode instead. How it works – and when it pays off.

6 min read

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Starlink

Starlink outside Europe – the 30-day rule and travel registration

Since July/August 2026 new limits apply to Starlink roam plans outside the home region. What it means for long-haul travel – as of October 2026.

5 min read

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Starlink

Countries with Starlink coverage – and where it's not allowed

Starlink is licensed in many but not all countries. How to check before your trip whether you may legally use the Mini.

5 min read

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Starlink

Setting up the Starlink Mini – 7 common mistakes and how to avoid them

Most problems with the Mini start before the trip. Seven typical mistakes – and how to avoid them.

6 min read

Power

Powering the Starlink Mini on the road – power bank, power station, solar

The Mini draws 25–40 watts on average. What that means for power banks, power stations and solar – with a simple formula and a runtime table.

8 min read

Power

Power station for travel and camping – what size do you need?

300, 500 or 1,000 watt-hours? Instead of buying by gut feeling, calculate your needs in five minutes.

5 min read

Comparison

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Comparison

eSIM or Starlink? What pays off when

Where there's mobile coverage, the eSIM nearly always wins. Where there isn't, Starlink comes into its own. A decision guide for your trip type.

6 min read

Practice

Practice

Internet in a dead zone – our setup in Atins (Lençóis Maranhenses)

Sandy tracks instead of roads, a boat instead of a bus – and still online. What the tech setup looks like for a place like Atins.

6 min read

Camper & boat

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Camper & boat

Starlink Mini in a camper – mounting, 12-volt supply, use on the move

The Mini fits any camper – and needs enough power for any battery. What matters for mounting and supply.

5 min read

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Camper & boat

Starlink on a boat – coast, ocean mode and backup

Online at anchor, offshore only at extra cost – and never without backup. What sailors and boaters should know.

5 min read

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Camper & boat

Internet at the campsite – Wi-Fi, mobile router, antenna or Starlink

Campsite Wi-Fi is often maxed out in the evening. The options – from phone hotspot to satellite.

6 min read

Gear

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Gear

Mounts and accessories for the Starlink Mini

From the right cable to a stable mount – which accessories make the Mini travel-ready and what to look for.

6 min read

Remote work

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Remote work

Remote work on the road – video calls, VPN, latency and backup

A stable call matters more than a fast speed test. What makes a reliable work connection on the road – technically and organisationally.

6 min read

Basics

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Basics

Internet abroad – eSIM, SIM, Wi-Fi, Starlink at a glance

Roaming, eSIM, local SIM, Wi-Fi or satellite? Which solution fits when – from a beach holiday in Italy to a dead zone in Brazil.

5 min read

eSIM

Travel eSIM explained – internet without swapping SIM cards

No plastic, no shop, no waiting: with a travel eSIM you're often online the moment you land. How it works – and what to watch out for.

6 min read

Routes

Dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil

Routes

Route to Atins – São Luís, Barreirinhas and the Lençóis Maranhenses

From the capital of Maranhão via Barreirinhas to the end of the road – and on by boat. How to get to Atins.

5 min read