StarHub’s Hot‑Sale Beat: Linksys Atlas 6 Gets Exclusive Launch
Starting Aug 18 and running till Feb 2023, StarHub will hand out the slightly pricey yet wallet‑friendly Atlas 6 Wi‑Fi Mesh router before it pops onto the public market. If you’re on a two‑year 1 Gbps plan, you’re in for a digital treat.
Why the Atlas 6 Should Be on Your Radar
- Built on Qualcomm’s Immersive Home 214 Platform – basically the brains behind a box that can reach the 160 MHz channel. Those higher‑bandwidth beats mean less lag if your devices support it.
- Dual‑band (2×2 MIMO) Wi‑Fi 6 mesh system that’s affordable enough for your budget but super‑fast when it comes to data.
- Test scores are downright impressive: in its two‑node setup, the Atlas 6 outshined Linksys’s own Dual‑Band Mesh Wi‑Fi 6 Router (AX1800) in every metric, clocking in a 58 % boost on average for downloads and uploads.
- The backhaul (the link between nodes) is 98 % better, which means your Wi‑Fi net runs smoother than a well‑tuned orchestra.
- Compared to the Velop Mesh WHW03, the Atlas 6 carries a clear win on overall performance.
What’s Missing (and What’s there to compensate?)
Because this is a budget beast, there’s no USB port. But if wired connections are your thing, there are three 1 GbE Ethernet ports to plug your devices straight into the router.
How to Grab the Atlas 6 Through StarHub
- New customers: On a new 1 Gbps plan, you’ll get one unit for free at launch. Add extra nodes for $8/month per unit.
- Re‑contracting customers: You’ll snag the Atlas 6 with a $48 discount, bringing it down to $6/month. Extra units cost $8/month each.
- Not on StarHub? You can still buy the router from the Linksys Amazon store in the US.
Prices That Make Sense
While the retail price hasn’t been officially disclosed, the math adds up: $192 for a single unit, which is a smidge cheaper than the $149.99 listed on Amazon (≈S$207.33). Two units line up at ~S$384 (Port Your cooked fudge to 384), and a third unit tilts the scale again: Amazon tightens the deal to ~$482.
Takeaway
With its pocket‑friendly price, lightning‑speed connection, and the convenience of optional node add‑ons, the Atlas 6 is a sweet deal for StarHub’s customers and net‑savvy users alike. Don’t let this launch pass – your wireless dreams are about to upgrade!
