STARLINK available with Zayo
Stay Connected with E-Rate Eligible Backup Internet for Schools
Ensuring uninterrupted network operations through satellite-backed connectivity when terrestrial infrastructure is disrupted, unavailable, or compromised.
Use Cases
School districts need reliable connectivity for learning, safety, and operations. As a STARLINK Authorized Reseller, we help districts extend network reach and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted learning, even in rural areas or during disasters.
Explore the ways STARLINK can help keep you connected…when other technologies can’t.
Remote and Rural School Connectivity
Many school districts are in rural or geographically dispersed areas where fiber and reliable broadband are unavailable, and traditional deployments are costly and slow.
STARLINK delivers fast, low-latency Internet virtually anywhere, helping districts close connectivity gaps for:
- Rural schools and annex buildings
- Alternative learning centers
- New campuses awaiting fiber construction
STARLINK enables districts to deliver consistent access to learning resources while maintaining centralized network management and security.
Instructional Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Weather events, fiber cuts, construction accidents, and power outages can instantly disrupt school operations. When connectivity fails, instruction stops, online testing is delayed, and critical safety systems may be impacted.
Zayo Education integrates STARLINK as a resilient, non-terrestrial failover connection, ensuring schools remain online even when ground-based networks are compromised. STARLINK can be deployed as:
- Failover for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
- A diverse SD-WAN path
- A backup connection for district offices or data centers
With STARLINK, districts can protect instructional time and maintain operational continuity during emergencies.
Temporary Learning Environments
School districts increasingly rely on connectivity beyond permanent buildings – whether to support mobile classrooms, outdoor learning programs, career and technical education sites, or emergency response operations.
STARLINK delivers reliable Internet access for:
- Temporary campuses and swing spaces
- District command centers during emergencies
- Field-based instructional or support programs
Wherever learning happens, Zayo, an authorized STARLINK Reseller, can help ensure students and staff stay connected.
STARLINK addresses some of the toughest challenges districts face—rural access, disaster readiness, and uninterrupted instruction. It’s a practical way to extend reliable connectivity wherever schools need it most.
Ed Loveless
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STARLINK Features
Network Across North America
Use STARLINK across the U.S. and Canada with support for both static and mobile network needs.
Added Broadband Availability
STARLINK’s low-latency 100-280Mbps download speed supports your operational demands when other technologies aren’t available.
Unlock New Resilience
Easily integrated as a diverse path for your network, ensuring connectivity even during downtime and disaster.
Accelerate Network Deployments
Quick installation means enterprise-class Internet that’s up and running in days instead of months.
Clear Cost Structure
Purchased through a bandwidth consumption model powered by STARLINK’s priority level service.
Single Vendor Support
Provided by Zayo as an integrated managed service, STARLINK can be bundled with other managed services like SD-WAN.
Capabilities | STARLINK | 5G Mobile connectivity | DSL |
|---|---|---|---|
Technology | Low Earth Orbit Satellites | Existing phone networks | |
Availability | Across all U.S. and Canada | Available in populated areas, Limited rural | Limited in remote or rural areas |
Download Speed | 100-280+ Mbps | 50-500+ Mbps | Up to 115Mbps |
Latency (Ping) | 25-75 ms | 20-100 ms | 20-500 ms |
FAQs
When is STARLINK a good fit for K-12 school districts?
STARLINK through Zayo is well-suited for K-12 school districts seeking resilient, rapidly deployable connectivity for instructional continuity, disaster recovery, and rural access. STARLINK is also easy to purchase with the e-rate program. Zayo Education supports enterprise, state and local government, and K-12 customers. Federal entities should work directly with STARLINK. More information available on STARLINK.com.
What is STARLINK?
STARLINK is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation using thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet from space capable of supporting 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls, online education, and more.
What does Zayo offer as a STARLINK Authorized Reseller?
- Service requires a STARLINK kit available through Zayo and a Zayo-managed device.
- Public Static and Dynamic CGNAT IPv4 and IPv6 IP addressing is available.
- We offer proactive notification of network issues, physical customer support is limited to terminal repositioning for improved sky view or terminal replacement.
- Customer LAN hand-off via a Zayo-managed router or SD-WAN appliance.
Does Zayo Offer Different Terminal Options?
Yes. Zayo offers three kits:
- The Mini Kit: STARLINK with integrated Wi-Fi, kickstand, mini adapter and flat mount, DC power cable and power supply.
- The Standard Kit: STARLINK, kickstand, Gen 3 router, Ethernet cable, AC power cable, power supply.
- Performance Gen 3kit: STARLINK, advanced power supply, performance cable, AC and DC power cables, Ethernet cable.
Capabilities vary from kit to kit, contact your Zayo Education representative for more information. Vehicle mounting kits are only available for the performance kit.
What’s the Cost Structure?
We offer STARLINK on 12, 36, and 60-month terms. Costs include at least one terminal kit, a monthly base starting usage charge of either 50 GB or 500 GB, monthly usage blocks in 50 GB or 500 GB increments, and an optional managed firewall or managed router. Basic installation is included with the service. There is also an option for customer installation. Additional charges determined by a site survey are a separate charge and are dependent on-site survey results.
Does STARLINK come with any installation restrictions?
STARLINK installations need an open, unobstructed view of the sky that’s at least 110 degrees (140 ideally). Thus it typically requires roof access, whether for a building or a vehicle, the ability to penetrate the facility, or an open, outdoors secure area.
Be Ready Before the Next Outage or Disaster
Learn how Zayo, a STARLINK Authorized Reseller, can support instructional continuity, rural access, and disaster recovery for your district.