Internet source

Starlink vs fibre internet

Choose an internet source separately from the Wi-Fi system distributing it around the property.

Option A🛰️

Starlink

Strengths

✓ Available beyond fibre coverage
✓ Fast deployment
✓ Independent roof-mounted source

Tradeoffs

– Needs clear sky and protected power
– Variable latency and weather sensitivity

Best for: Unserved areas, rapid installation and backup connectivity.

VS

Option B🌐

Fibre

Strengths

✓ Low latency
✓ Consistent high capacity
✓ Strong business fit

Tradeoffs

– Location-dependent availability
– Provider route failures can affect service

Best for: Dense urban properties with a reliable provider.

SFP Technologies planning verdict

Where uptime matters, use the best fixed provider as primary and a different-path service as failover.

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