FAQ · 18 answers
Everything renters ask ↗
Everything renters ask ↗
before booking.
Pricing, the bond, the kit, coverage, returns. If your question isn't here, email [email protected], real humans, fast replies.
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Booking Booking and dates
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What is Offgrid Internet's Starlink® rental service?
We're an independent WA hire business. We rent pre-configured Starlink® kits to anyone who needs reliable internet in remote parts of Western Australia. Travellers, remote workers, mining and construction crews, marine ops, event organisers, short trip or long-term, we have a plan for it. We are not affiliated with SpaceX or Starlink. -
How do I book a kit?
Head to the Contact page and send us your plan, rental period, and pickup date. We reply within an hour during business hours and confirm with payment instructions. Or email [email protected] directly if that's quicker. -
Do you ship or mail kits?
No. All kits are collected and returned in person at our Cloverdale depot, near Perth airport. We don't post or courier kits out, and we don't accept mail-back returns. This keeps every kit accounted for, the bond process clean, and lets us do a proper hand-over walk-through on pickup. -
What is the minimum rental period?
Seven days. Discounts kick in on hires of 20 days or more, mention your dates when you enquire and we'll quote accordingly. -
How can I contact you with further questions?
Email [email protected] or use the form on our contact page. We're based in Cloverdale (5 min from Perth airport), business hours Mon–Sat · 9:00–17:00 AWST.
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Pricing Pricing, bond and payment
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What are the rental plans available?
One plan, Unlimited, no caps and no overage bills. It is priced by how long you hire:
1 week (7 to 13 days): $179/week, about $26/day.
2+ weeks (14 to 24 days): $22/day.
25+ days: $19/day, about $570/month.
Same physical kit every time. Good for streaming, gaming and heavy remote work. No setup fee, no delivery charge, no hidden costs. -
What do I pay upfront?
A 10% deposit on the total hire to secure your dates when you book. A $300 refundable bond is taken at pickup and returned in full when the kit comes back in working order. The remaining hire fee is paid before or at pickup. -
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer and cash. Payment is due before or at the time of pickup.
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Equipment The kit
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Can I rent additional equipment, like solar chargers or power banks?
Yes. Solar blankets and battery-powered chargers are available for an extra fee, especially useful on the Unlimited plan when you're off-grid for long stretches without mains power. Mention them when you enquire and we'll confirm availability. -
Is the equipment mine to keep?
No. The Starlink equipment remains the property of Offgrid Internet at all times. You're renting it for the specified period. -
Do you offer a warranty on the equipment?
We don't offer a customer-facing warranty, but every kit is checked before it leaves the depot. Please inspect the gear on pickup and let us know immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
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Coverage Where and how to use it
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Where can I use the Starlink equipment?
Western Australia only. The dish works in most outdoor and remote locations as long as it has a clear line of sight to the sky. -
Can I use the equipment for business purposes?
Yes. Both personal and business use are fine. For sustained heavy usage (streaming, gaming, large-scale work) the Unlimited plan avoids overage charges. -
What if the connection is slow or not working?
First, check the dish has a clear view of the sky. Obstructions are by far the most common cause. We include setup notes on antenna positioning. If the issue persists, contact us and we'll help troubleshoot. Note: Starlink network outages themselves are outside our control.
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Returns Returns, late fees and issues
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What if the equipment is damaged or lost?
An $800 fee applies to cover the Starlink Mini kit replacement, plus reorder time and lost bookings. Notify us as soon as something goes wrong. Small issues caught early are almost always cheaper to fix. -
Can I return the equipment early?
Yes, but we don't pro-rate refunds for early returns. You're charged for the full booked period either way. -
What if I return the equipment late?
Late returns are $50 per extra day. If you think you'll be late, contact us as soon as possible and we'll discuss an extension or alternative arrangement. -
What if I have a problem during my rental period?
Get in touch straight away. We'll troubleshoot, and if it can't be resolved remotely we'll arrange a replacement or further instructions.
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Ready to lock in your dates?
Tell us when you need the kit and where you're heading. 10% to secure, $300 refundable bond on pickup.
Start a booking
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