Temporary satellite internet

Starlink hire for sites that need to get online.

SmartWifi hires Starlink satellite internet kits for construction sites, events, compounds and other remote or temporary locations. Choose a battery-powered Mini for portable, no-mains locations, or a mains-powered Gen 2 or Gen 4 kit.

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SmartWifi Starlink Mini kit in a rugged case, with the dish mounted in the lid and two Milwaukee M18 batteries

Unlimited data on all kits

Mini: battery powered with Milwaukee 18V

Gen 2 and Gen 4: mains powered

Why Starlink for site internet

A connection for places still being built.

SmartWifi hires Starlink satellite internet kits for construction and building sites, events, compounds and other remote or temporary locations. The available setups include a compact, battery-powered Mini for portable or no-mains locations, and separate mains-powered Gen 2 and Gen 4 kits for longer-term setups.

The Mini uses Milwaukee 18V batteries that can be charged on site and swapped like any power tool battery. Gen 2 and Gen 4 need a mains supply and include a 30 m cable, 3 m mast and router; the mast helps position the dish for a clear view of the sky. All kits have unlimited data, and repeaters can extend WiFi across cabins, offices or the site.

On a construction site, the Mini’s two batteries can be swapped one at a time while the connection stays live, with no downtime or power-down. Its case power button switches the kit off when it is not in use to save battery.

Choose your setup

Three Starlink hire options

The right kit depends on how you will use the connection and what your location needs. Talk to SmartWifi if you would like help choosing.

Portable

Starlink Mini

A compact, portable option for temporary or no-mains locations. This battery-powered Mini is a separate product from the mains-powered Gen 2 and Gen 4 kits.

Powered by Milwaukee 18V batteries
Batteries can be charged on site and swapped like another tool battery
Two batteries can be swapped one at a time while the connection stays live
Red LED display shows battery voltage at a glance
Around 6–8 hours of light use on a pair of 5Ah 18V Milwaukee batteries (estimate; run time varies with usage and conditions).
Case power button switches the kit off when not in use to save battery
No mains power or generator needed to keep the Mini connection running

Mains powered

Starlink Gen 2

A mains-powered kit for longer-term setups where a mains supply is available. Its 30 m cable and 3 m mast let you position the dish for a clear view of the sky.

Mains powered
30 m cable and 3 m mast for dish positioning
Router
WiFi repeaters as required

Mains powered

Starlink Gen 4

A separate mains-powered kit for longer-term setups where a mains supply is available. The 30 m cable and 3 m mast help place the dish with a clear view of the sky.

Mains powered
30 m cable and 3 m mast for dish positioning
Router
WiFi repeaters as required

All kits include unlimited data.

Where it works

Made for temporary, working locations

Construction and building sites

Starlink satellite internet hire for working construction and building sites.

Site offices and welfare cabins

Extend WiFi across offices and cabins with repeaters where they are needed.

CCTV and project software

Connect the everyday systems and project tools that help a site team coordinate work.

Events

Temporary connectivity for event teams and their working locations.

Remote compounds

Starlink satellite internet hire for remote compounds and other temporary locations.

A straightforward hire

From enquiry to connection.

We will help you choose a suitable kit and make the practical arrangements for your location.

01
Tell us what you need
Share the location, how the connection will be used and which kit you are considering.
02
Arrange the hire
We will help confirm a suitable option and organise delivery or collection.
03
Set up on site
Position the kit and follow the setup guidance provided with your hire.
04
Get support
SmartWifi is available to help if you need assistance during your hire.

For extra resilience

Combine Starlink with Peplink pop-up internet

Starlink can work on its own or alongside a Peplink pop-up kit using bonded 4G/5G. Combining the two gives your temporary connection another route to the internet.

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Starlink hire FAQs

Do the kits have a data limit?

All SmartWifi Starlink hire kits include unlimited data.

Does Starlink Mini need mains power or a generator?

The Mini uses two Milwaukee 18V batteries, which can be charged on site and swapped one at a time. It does not need mains power or a generator.

Can I change the batteries without losing connection?

Yes. The Starlink Mini kit takes two Milwaukee M18 batteries. Swap them one at a time and the connection stays live. The red voltage display on the front shows battery level at a glance, so you know when to swap. When the site’s finished for the day, the power button switches the kit off to save battery.

How long do the batteries last?

Around 6–8 hours of light use on a pair of 5Ah 18V Milwaukee batteries (estimate; run time varies with usage and conditions). You can swap batteries one at a time to keep the connection running for longer, and site teams can keep spare charged batteries on hand.

What comes with the Gen 2 and Gen 4 kits?

Gen 2 and Gen 4 are separate, mains-powered kits. Each includes a 30 m cable, a 3 m mast and a router; WiFi repeaters can be supplied as required. The mast and cable let you position the dish for a clear view of the sky.

Which kit is suitable when there is no mains supply?

The portable Starlink Mini is the battery-powered option, using Milwaukee 18V batteries that can be charged on site and swapped like a power tool battery. Gen 2 and Gen 4 are separate mains-powered products.

Can Starlink WiFi cover cabins or a wider site?

WiFi repeaters can be supplied with Gen 2 and Gen 4 kits as required to spread coverage across cabins, offices or the site.

Can Starlink work with another internet connection?

Yes. Starlink can work alone or alongside a Peplink pop-up kit using bonded 4G/5G for extra resilience.

Need Starlink for your site?

Tell us about your location and what needs to connect. We will help you work out which hire kit is right.

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