Lone Pine Technology

06/04/2026

Stop Killing your Battery! This is a game-changer for Starlink Mini users for sure! Battery-backup w/ pass-thru charging! Perfect for short visits, service calls, camping, boating and so much more!

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05/31/2026

Contrary to popular belief, Starlink still calls for an un-obstructed 360-degree view of the skies at a 32-degrees elevation. There are many different reasons for that. Do you have to have that to obtain good, reliable service? Certainly not, but it's always good to try to get the best view possible.

And, what if you want to switch to a Starlink competitor down the road? Do you want to have to move your mount or use a different mount? That's why we universal mounts, so all you need to change or upgrade is maybe swap out a pipe adapter. Regardless of many more satellites passing by, Starlink has never changed their installation procedures, policies, or suggestions.

Here we are using a tall green custom "L" mount to get a better view over many of the trees, and/or through the smaller tops of those trees.

05/27/2026

A quick note about our “Due on Receipt” invoices and customer priority:

At Lone Pine Technology, we work hard to take care of our Starlink installation customers, often working evenings, weekends, even holidays to meet the demand, especially when something goes wrong and they need help fast.

Customers who keep their account in good standing by paying their invoices on time may qualify for future labor discounts, priority service, and access to our Starlink loaner program when available.

That means if your Starlink system fails and you are waiting on a replacement from Starlink, we may be able to loan you a temporary Starlink system so you are not without internet longer than necessary.

Please note: our loaner equipment is based on availability and does not include delivery, setup, or installation fees if and when requested.

We understand that life gets busy, but when an invoice is marked Due on Receipt, we do expect timely payment, we even give you an extra day or two in case you wish to pay online. Customers who allow invoices to sit unpaid for days, weeks, or months will not qualify for these added benefits.

Simply put: we take care of the customers who take care of us.

Thank you to all of our customers who pay promptly, communicate clearly, and support a local small business. We truly appreciate you!

05/21/2026

This is one of our custom mounts, powder coated black. It's more reliable and durable than the standard J-mount brackets we often use, and taller as well to keep your antenna above the snow. The mount comes out away from the roof a bit as well so snow cannot collect under it.

05/19/2026

We now offer several sizes and styles of custom mounts for Starlink and other outdoor equipment for resale or as part of our installation process.

Our options include heavier-duty mounts made with 2" tubing and large mounting plates, lighter-duty mounts using 1¾" tubing with smaller plates, and even compact mounts designed for wireless bridges and outdoor access points.

(These mounts have the same footprints with additional holes, as the larger 2" OD DirecTV mounts, and the smaller 1 5/8" OD DISH Network and DirecTV Dish mounts.)

We can also build multi-device mounts for setups that include Starlink, outdoor access points, cameras, and other equipment.

Custom powder-coated colors, heights, etc. are available as well, giving you a strong, clean, professional-looking installation built for Montana conditions.

05/07/2026

Stop overpaying for Starlink — read this first!

I keep seeing people get burned by resellers and shady sites charging $600, $800, even $1,000+ for a Starlink kit. That's not what Starlink costs.

Here's what's happening: when you search for Starlink, your search engine takes you to resellers and fraudulent lookalike sites — not the real Starlink website. Never search for a company's website. Always type the address directly into your browser's address bar.

Right now, Starlink is running a promotion for most addresses where you can get a kit for free — you just pay $20 shipping. That's it.

Use the link below to go straight to the real Starlink residential page (and full disclosure: it's my referral link, so it helps support my small business too 🙏):

👉 https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2012973-79432-64

If you have questions about Starlink, installation, or whether it's right for your location, feel free to reach out — that's exactly what we do at Lone Pine Technology.

04/25/2026

Working from home shouldn’t mean working from somewhere else just to get reliable internet.

This customer was surrounded by trees on all four sides, making a stable connection nearly impossible. After taking a closer look, we found an opportunity—the trees to the west gave us just enough clearance.

By installing one of our 8’ tall non-penetrating mounts, we were able to get his Starlink system up and above the obstructions. The result? A solid, reliable connection and the ability to finally work from home the way it was meant to be.

04/22/2026

Starlink site surveys, installations, mounts, accessories, and networking services by Lone Pine Technology.

04/15/2026

We do not recommend using OEM Mounts from Starlink as they are somewhat flimsy and simply do not hold up to some Montana conditions. Also, Starlink OEM roof mount puts your antenna a whopping 14" above your roof in an area where we can see 3' - 4' of snow! (Not a great idea!)

We also do not recommend AMAZON cables, adapters, and mounts as we have been called out to replace them far too often already! Use Starlink OEM cables when you can!

However, if you insist and are willing to sign a waiver, we will go ahead and do it for you, but just remember we warned you!

04/12/2026

Starlink Standby Mode Warning

If you’re using Starlink’s Standby Mode—or thinking about it—there’s a recent change you need to understand before it costs you big. Starlink seems to have recently changed how Standby Mode