01 / PLANNING
Compare the same scope
A quote for mounting an existing terminal is different from a package containing a new kit, router integration and Wi-Fi in a second building. Ask each provider to identify exclusions, travel, equipment ownership, any required approvals and applicable taxes. Ongoing Starlink service is a separate cost unless the proposal explicitly says otherwise.
02 / PLANNING
Check included professional installation first
Starlink’s offers and installation availability vary by address and can change. Review your order and the current standard-installation scope before paying for overlapping work. An independent provider may be useful for a requirement outside that scope, but the difference should be specific.
03 / PLANNING
Make changes reviewable
Ask how unexpected roof conditions, a longer cable path or additional access equipment will be handled. A written change approval is more useful than a low initial figure that leaves the completion cost unclear. Do not accept a performance promise that has no defined test.
| Part of the project | Information that helps |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Kit model, ownership, mounts and any additional network equipment |
| Installation | Access, cable entry, sealing, routing and restoration |
| Network | Router configuration, extra access points and coverage checks |
| Commercial terms | Travel, taxes, payment milestones, exclusions and change process |