If you plan on suspending your Starlink home subscription for any reason, you may need to know how to reactivate Starlink.
This is because you may not always have a smooth welcome back should you decide on getting back your Starlink subscription.
On one hand, Starlink may place you on a waitlist if you want to reactivate your subscription until there’s a slot in the network that you can fill.
On the other hand, you can pause or suspend your subscription and bypass the waitlist after reactivation, but only on a certain subscription plan.
In this article, we will discuss the plan that offers this quick reactivation access and those that do not.
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Why you should reboot Starlink
You may find it important to reboot your Starlink for many reasons. For one, you may be having issues setting up your Starlink satellite service, so a quick reboot may help provide a quick fix.
In other cases, you may be struggling with the speed or stability of your internet connection, and rebooting your Starlink can be all the help you need. Furthermore, it can help you cut off existing malware before it causes any sort of harm to your device.
It can also help you shake off any hacking attempts on your device by interrupting the operation.
Another instance when rebooting your Starlink can be useful is if it has recently been through a software or firmware update process.
In such cases, the changes made by the firmware updates may only affect you after you reboot your Starlink.
After you reboot your Starlink, the rebooting process will reconcile and integrate any changes necessitated by the firmware updates.
In essence, rebooting your Starlink can serve different purposes. It can be a quick fix for speed and connectivity issues or a vital security provision.
It can also be the last step as part of a firmware update process, after which the updates can take shape.
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Which Starlink Service Can You Reactivate, And How Can You Reactivate It
Many users would like to deactivate their Starlink subscription when necessary and reactivate it when convenient.
However, not all Starlink subscribers can do so without bypassing a waitlist.
This is because Starlink reserves this right for a special subscription plan. We will show you the plan that offers this service and how you can reactivate your Starlink service shortly.
Which Starlink Service Can You Reactivate?
Starlink allows its subscribers to cancel their subscriptions whenever they like. The only difference is that only certain plans allow you to reactivate your subscription and immediately be able to enjoy its service.
People on the residential plan can not enjoy this service as their plan does not allow it. They have to stay on a waitlist until the demand for Starlink service in their area drops and a spot they can fill opens up.
On the other hand, Starlink’s “Roam” plan subscribers, formerly known as RV(Residential Vehicle), can reactivate their Starlink anytime. They can dive right into the high-speed, low-latency internet browsing that Starlink offers, even in off-grid settings, without first getting off the waitlist.
In other words, Starlink’s Roam subscribers don’t have to wait for their slot in the Starlink network to reopen. Their re-entry into the Starlink network does not also depend on demand around their region.
This is because Starlink prioritizes “Roam” subscribers on its network and reserves their spot for when they get to reactivate.
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How Can You Reactivate The Starlink Service
If you wish to reactivate your Starlink subscription after previously pausing or canceling it, the process is largely smooth and easy.
The easiest and most effective way to do this is to visit the Starlink customer support page and raise a support ticket. Below is a well-detailed summary of the steps to reactivating your Starlink subscription.
Step 1
Start by logging into your Starlink account using its mobile app or visiting the website.
Step 2
Find the Support section. Click it and follow up by clicking the troubleshooting menu. This will quickly direct you to a page devoted to FAQs.
Step 3
On this FAQs page, you should spot a question similar to the inquiry you have in mind. You may see the question, “Can I deactivate and reactivate my Starlink Subscription at any time.” When you find this type of question or any other related one, click on it.
Step 4
You should find two icons, thumbs-up and thumbs-down, under this section, and you should click the latter. After clicking the thumbs-down icon, Starlink will request you to confirm if you intend to contact its support.
Step 5
In the final stage, you’ll get to fill out a form with your personal information and any other relevant details. You can now click on “submit” after you complete the form.
Once you follow these steps, you will have successfully lodged a request to reactivate your Starlink subscription.
Similarly, you can reactivate your Starlink service from the Satellite dish. In this process, you’ll need to position your dish well enough to have a clear sky view for a quick scan of overhead satellites.
Next, you can use your mobile device to visit Starlink’s website and connect to the Starlink RV Network. Proceed to fill in your details in the login menu and select “Manage” on the account dashboard. Finally, click “Activate service” and confirm.
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How Often Should You Restart Starlink
You should typically restart your Starlink at least once or twice every month. This is so that you can allow it to carry out any relevant system resets or firmware updates.
Restarting your Starlink can also help to quickly resolve any lingering issues with your device’s internet speed or connectivity.
The easiest way to restart or reboot your Starlink is by unplugging your router from its power source. For best results, you can do this about three times in quick succession under a few minutes.
This should be enough to effect any relevant system and software changes your device needs to function properly.
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Conclusion
If you ever need to cancel your Starlink subscription, reactivating it at a later date may not always be smooth sailing.
Starlink’s satellite internet service will place you on a reactivation waitlist if you’re subscribed to the Residential plan. You will only get back on the network when demand for Starlink’s internet service drops in your area and a network spot reopens.
However, you can bypass this waitlist if you’re a “Roam” subscriber, and you can get back to enjoying the high-speed, low-latency Starlink internet.