Will Starlink work at my Vancouver venue?
Starlink needs a clear view of the sky — ideally pointing north with no large trees, buildings, or roof overhangs blocking the dish's field of view. The Starlink app has a built-in obstruction tool we can run during your Vancouver site visit. In dense forest or downtown alleys with tall buildings on all sides, performance can degrade. We'll flag any concerns during booking.
What speeds should I expect at a Vancouver event?
On the Roam plan with a clear sky, expect 100–200 Mbps download, 10–20 Mbps upload, and 25–50 ms latency. That's enough for Zoom calls, 4K video streaming, simultaneous DJ streaming + guest WiFi, livestream rigs, and credit-card payment terminals all running at the same time. We've stress-tested it at multiple Vancouver events with no degradation.
How long does setup take?
About 5 minutes once you place the dish. The Standard Actuated dish is self-aligning — you set it down with a clear view of the sky, plug in power, and it tilts itself to find the satellites. The router broadcasts WiFi within ~30 seconds of connecting. For Vancouver events we deliver it pre-configured and walk through setup with your crew on-site.
How does this work with our EcoFlow rental?
Starlink draws roughly 50–75 W continuous (peaks at ~150 W when the dish is melting snow). On a 2048 Wh Delta 3 Max that's 25–30 hours of continuous Starlink, or roughly 8 hours of Starlink + lighting + DJ at a typical Vancouver reception load. Most events power Starlink through the EcoFlow's USB-C or AC outlet — we'll confirm the right combo when you book.
What's the rental minimum?
Two-day weekend is the minimum (Friday delivery, Sunday pickup) — that's the same minimum as our power station rentals so Vancouver weekend events can book the kits together. For longer activations (festivals, week-long film shoots, multi-day production), we offer a weekly (5–7 day) rate that works out cheaper per day.
Do you deliver party rentals to Vancouver?
Yes — we deliver and set up throughout Vancouver, including Kitsilano, East Vancouver, and Yaletown. From our Surrey warehouse, it's roughly 40-55 minutes via Highway 1 and the Port Mann Bridge. Delivery and setup are available as add-on services — we'll quote them up front with no surprise fees at the venue.
Have you worked at venues in Vancouver like Stanley Park?
Yes — we regularly deliver rentals to Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, and VanDusen Botanical Garden and dozens of private residences across Vancouver. We know the setback rules for most public parks in Vancouver and can advise on what permits (if any) your venue requires for tents.
