Starlink as a business internet failover

A second, independent internet line so downtime does not cost you revenue.

For many businesses everything grinds to a halt the moment the internet fails: no payments, no point of sale, no cloud applications and no reachability. A fixed line can always fail through a cable break, an operator outage or roadworks in the street. Anyone relying on a single connection then risks costly downtime.

With a rented Starlink kit you add a second, fully independent internet line. Because Starlink works via satellite, that backup is separate from the wired infrastructure in your street. Behind a router that supports failover, a MikroTik for example, traffic switches over automatically as soon as your main line drops. That keeps your business online without anyone having to step in.

Automatic switchover behind your router

A failover solution is only valuable if the switchover is seamless. Starlink integrates neatly as a second WAN line:

  • Behind your router such as a MikroTik, pfSense or other dual-WAN firewall
  • Automatic failover that takes over traffic as soon as the main line fails
  • Independent path via satellite, separate from cables and the operator in your street
  • Back to the main line once it is restored, without manual intervention

At best your staff barely notice an outage, while payments, point of sale and cloud simply keep running.

Business continuity without lost revenue

Work out what an hour without internet costs you: missed sales, idle staff, unhappy customers. Against that backdrop a backup connection is an insurance that pays for itself quickly.

  • Payments and point of sale keep working during an outage
  • Cloud applications and email stay reachable
  • Unlimited data so your backup can run at full capacity when needed
  • Flexible rental by the month, with no long-term contract

You can test the kit and have it ready for the moment it is really needed. If you want help integrating it into your network, our installation service at 75 euros per device is available.

Frequently asked questions

Can I set Starlink up as a second WAN line behind my router?
Yes. Starlink provides a standard internet connection that you connect as a second WAN behind a dual-WAN or failover router, such as a MikroTik or pfSense. It switches over automatically on failure.
Why is Starlink a good failover alongside my fixed line?
Because it works via satellite, it is completely separate from the cables and the operator in your street. A local cable break or outage that hits your main line does not affect the Starlink connection.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract for a backup?
No. You rent by the month with no long-term contract. So you can run Starlink as a permanent backup or only during periods when continuity is especially critical.

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