When your internet goes down, so do card payments, internet phones, cloud software, and your remote view of the cameras. A backup line keeps the business running until it comes back.
Why Starlink makes a good backup
A second cable or fiber line often comes in on the same poles as the first, so one outage can take out both. Starlink comes from the sky, so it fails for different reasons.
How the switchover works
Both connections plug into a business gateway — we usually use Ubiquiti UniFi. When the main line drops, it switches to Starlink on its own, then switches back when the main line returns.
What it won’t do
- Calls in progress drop. New calls go through once the phones reconnect.
- No power, no backup. Put the dish, router, and gateway on a battery backup (UPS).
Quick tips
- Give payments and phones priority on the backup line.
- Check Starlink’s current business plans for data limits.
- Test it every few months: unplug the main line and try the card reader.
Is Starlink always the answer?
No. Cellular (LTE or 5G) backup can be simpler where the cell signal is strong. We’ll tell you which fits your site.
We install Starlink and business networks across Southern California, including Santa Clarita, Palmdale, and Bakersfield. Have a backup that didn’t take over? See our service calls.
