LinkStar Service and Equipment Pricing

LinkStar Service Packages
The services described in this table reflect the monthly recurring charge (MRC) or subscription fee for LinkStar internet connection service. LinkStar service is only available on a contractual basis. A one year minimum is required. Two- and three-year contracts are also available.

Enterprise  Class Service
Small business operations are easily supported with this class of LinkStar service. Upload speeds handle large email attachments without difficulty. Download speeds can easily support commercial hot spots with 10 to 30 concurrent users.

Download speeds equal or exceed conventional cable services.

 Upload1  Download Monthly Subscription Rates
128 kbps 512 kbps $129.95
256 kbps 1.0 mbps $179.99
256 kbps 1.5 mbps $249.99
384 kbps 2.0 mbps $299.99
384 kbps 3.0 mbps $399.99
512 kbps* 2.0 mbps $499.99
512 kbps* 4.0 mbps $749.99
Upload speeds up to 256 kbps can use the 2.8 watt transmitter. Upload speeds greater than 256 kbps require  a 4 watt transmitter and a 1.2 meter dish.

*512 kbps upstream packages require the use of a 1.8 meter dish

Custom Service Packages
Enterprise-scale operations and the sophisticated user benefit from upload/download rates exceeding most cable systems.  Those who work with large files, business operations with many concurrent users and large commercial hot spots receive an excellent return on their  investment. Upload1  Download Monthly Subscription $
 768 kbps >3 MBPS Call for pricing - rates negotiated on an individual basis.
This service class must use a four watt transmitter and a 1.8 meter or larger dish.

LinkStar Service Notes

  1. Best effort over shared network architecture. Average speeds 80% of listed bandwidth over a one month period. Some services have CIR’s available upon request and additional fees. Some locations may require larger dish.

  2. Service pricing listed based on three year term contracts. Add $5.00 for two year and $10.00 for one year term contract.

  3. Up to 5 static IP bundle requires a one time set up fee of $75. LinkStar requires a $9.95 monthly charge for all static IP’s (no set up).

LinkStar Equipment Pricing1
Customer Premise Terminal Systems with upload speeds of 128/384 kbps
  • 1.0 Meter Satellite Dish
  • 2.8 Watt transmitter, LNB, Feed Horn
  • ViaSat RCST
The three watt transmitter supplied with this equipment class is SIX times as powerful as the comparable DirecWay offering and is three times as powerful as StarBand's comparable offering.
Equipment cost less assembly, test, installation, shipping, mounting hardware and cable:

$1099.002

 1.2 meter dish available for $1649.00
 
Customer Premise Terminal Systems with upload speeds of 384 kbps or higher
  • 1.2 Meter Satellite Dish
  • 4 Watt transmitter, LNB, Feed Horn
  • ViaSat RCST
The four watt transmitter supplied with this equipment class is EIGHT times as powerful as the comparable DirecWay offering and is twice as powerful as StarBand's comparable offering.
Equipment cost less assembly, test, installation, shipping, mounting hardware and cable:

$2199.002

 Note: the transmitter is a sizeable percentage of total system cost.
 
Shipping (all units are shipped via truck line - they are too large for UPS or FEDEX)

$180.00

 With rapidly fluctuating fuel prices, this number is subject to abrupt change.

LinkStar Equipment Notes

  1. All equipment pricing is based on a three year term. Add $100 for a two year term and $200 for a one year term. Some services require a 4 Watt transmitter. Upload speeds of 384Kbps and above will require a 1.2m dish and a 4 watt transmitter.

  2. Shipping, Taxes and Installation not included.

 

LinkStar Installation Pricing
Installation

Installation costs for LinkStar fixed site systems range from $495 for a wall-mount trimast installation to $895 or more for pole mounts or other custom installation types (see LinkStar Installation Options for photos and more information).

LinkStar equipment is far more substantial than conventional satellite VSAT gear. For example, 1.0 meter dishes use 2 3/8 inc hmount and 1.2 meter dishes use a 3 inch mount instead of the 2 3/8 inch size used by StarBand gear or the 1 ¾ inch mounts used by conventional TV dishes. LinkStar gear is more robust, larger and heavier than conventional systems. Accordingly, a far more substantial mount is necessary to ensure the stability and longevity of your installation.

NOTE: On-site wireless telephone or cell phone service availability is a non-negotiable necessity. No LinkStar system can be activated without telephone/cell phone service access.

Bear in mind that every installation is different, and no reasonable estimate can be made unless or until a site evaluation has been performed by a qualified StarLAN Consulting Services representative.

 
Installation Mounting Options
Installation w/ Wall mount  for 1.0 meter dish $495.00 Installation prices are quoted for sites within 50 as-traveled miles of StarLAN Consulting Service's base of operations. Distance/Travel surcharges apply for longer distances.

Materials and machining costs apply to custom mounting solutions.
Installation w/ Wall mount  for 1.2 meter dish $625.00

Installation w/ Non-penetrating roof mount

(available, but generally not recommended in snow country.)

 $695.00

Installation w/ Pole mount / custom mount

2" schedule 40 galvanized pole w/ 3" diameter adapter sleeve or 3" 'black pipe' pole  includes triple anti-rotation rods and integrated grounding system. Cement work priced per job requirements.

$895.00

and up
Cable
Dual digital-grade solid copper core RG6

 First 25' free

 $1.00 / foot for lengths over 25'
Digital-grade solid copper core RG11*

$3.50 / foot

 *Special tools / connectors and adapters required. price per foot reflects dual cable run.