I got Starlink internet at home. I wish I knew these key details first

Here is a 190-word summary of the key points from the article: The article discusses the author's experience setting up Starlink internet at their rural home. While Starlink provided a significant improvement over the limited 3Mbps landline internet previously available, the author encountered several surprises and drawbacks. Firstly, Starlink performs best when the dish is properly mounted in an unobstructed location, which required hiring a professional installer. The makeshift setup the author initially used resulted in poor performance. The mounted dish also proved unsightly, something the author's wife disliked. The author found Starlink's upload speeds to be lacking compared to fiber internet, hampering tasks like video uploads. The included Starlink router also provided inadequate coverage for the author's home, necessitating the use of a higher-end third-party router. The author also experienced a global Starlink outage, highlighting the network's potential unreliability. Additionally, the author faces some social stigma from friends who object to supporting Elon Musk's companies. Overall, the author feels Starlink is impressive technology hampered by flaws in its execution and the controversies surrounding its parent company.