I realize that "asking for a friend" usually means "I'm too embarrassed to admit I'm asking for myself", but in this case I'm truly asking for a friend (relative).We have a relative who lives off the grid and is semi homeless. Not that there isn't a home, but it's not recognized by any entities and doesn't have an address or utilities. It's kind of like full-timing, except there isn't an RV and they never move around.I had the idea to pass the hat among my family and kick in for a year's worth of StarLink service as a Christmas gift.My question for y'all is can anyone recommend a way to subscribe to the service if you don't have an address. I realize this is sort of cheating, but hopefully there's a solution.Have any mobile full-timers solved this problem?Thanks,Dave

According to the Starlink home page, you can use a Plus Code for an address.Plus Code

Wow, very interesting info re: Plus codes. Who knew there was still stuff to learn :B ! And really easy to locate one via Google Maps. Dave

dedmiston wrote:Have any mobile full-timers solved this problem?No. Starlink is currently not set up for mobile use. While some have tried (or trying), you risk losing service altogether by changing your service address.

My understanding is that they are working on a mobile antenna.

magicbus wrote:Wow, very interesting info re: Plus codes. Who knew there was still stuff to learn :B ! And really easy to locate one via Google Maps. OK if you have internet service which the OPs relative doesn't. So convert the GPS location to plus code.

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drsteve
Explorer
Dec 13, 2021
According to the Starlink home page, you can use a Plus Code for an address.
Plus Code
magicbus
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2021
Wow, very interesting info re: Plus codes. Who knew there was still stuff to learn :B ! And really easy to locate one via Google Maps.

Dave
TechWriter
Explorer
Dec 13, 2021
dedmiston wrote:

Have any mobile full-timers solved this problem?

No. Starlink is currently not set up for mobile use. While some have tried (or trying), you risk losing service altogether by changing your service address.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 14, 2021
My understanding is that they are working on a mobile antenna.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 14, 2021
magicbus wrote:
Wow, very interesting info re: Plus codes. Who knew there was still stuff to learn :B ! And really easy to locate one via Google Maps.
OK if you have internet service which the OPs relative doesn't. So convert the GPS location to plus code.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 14, 2021
OP If Starlink doesn't work maybe a satellite provider if access is OK.
time2roll
Nomad
Dec 14, 2021
Best to ask Tesla. Smart people over there will work something out.

AFAIK just a fixed location is needed.
1492
Moderator
Dec 14, 2021
Tried Starlink with arbitrary plus code MMFJ+QQ Glenwood Springs, CO , and it brought up the registration sign-up page.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 14, 2021
Hi,

I don't understand why a "plus code" is any better than the gps numbers.
TechWriter
Explorer
Dec 14, 2021
CA Traveler wrote:
My understanding is that they are working on a mobile antenna.

Yes, but don't hold your breath.

time2roll wrote:
AFAIK just a fixed location is needed.

If you're thinking (as others seem to be on this thread) that you can just submit some random address to get Starlink access, then think again.

Sure, you can go to Starlink's website, then type in an address to see if there's service available. But if you don't actually live near this address (within a few miles), then there's a chance you won't get service when you set up your antenna.

If you're interested in Starlink, I suggest you check out the Starlink Reddit. FYI, I've had Starlink service since March.