Starlink Professional Installations: Price and Availability

Starlink has long been known as a completely self-installed internet service. All you need is the equipment and the mobile app to set up the dish and connect to the internet. Starlink is designed so you can set it up outside and get online out of the box, but if you're looking for a more permanent, rooftop installation, things get a bit more complicated.

Rooftop setups require specific mounts, cable routing, and tools. If you're hesitant to drill holes in your walls or climb up on your roof for safety reasons, you're not alone. The good news is that Starlink now offers professional installation across the United States through a third-party.

Starlink's professional installation fees now depend on which internet plan you choose at checkout:

• Residential 100 Mbps & 200 Mbps plans: $199 installation fee.
• Residential MAX plan: Free installation.

While $199 might seem steep, it's completely in line with what most third-party technicians charge (for comparison, Best Buy's Geek Squad often charges upwards of $270 for similar setups). If you're opting for the high-speed MAX plan, getting installation included for free is a fantastic perk.

When buying your Starlink kit in the US, the professional installation option will appear at checkout. Starlink has contracted with OnTech, a nationwide managed-tech service provider, to handle the heavy lifting.

After you complete your order, OnTech will contact you to set up an installation appointment. Before mounting the dish, your installer will determine the optimal spot on your roof or exterior to ensure a clear 360-degree view of the sky. They will mount the dish, route the heavy-duty cable through your home, set up your router, and ensure your service is fully activated before they leave.

Note: Starlink explicitly states on its website that because a third party handles these installations, Starlink itself is not responsible for the quality of the work or any potential damages.

If you'd rather save the $199 and tackle the setup yourself, you absolutely can. Starlink is engineered to be the ultimate DIY internet. I recently set up the V4 Standard dish at a cabin in rural Utah, and I found the process straightforward—I was online in about 20 minutes.

If you're using the standard kickstand mount included in the box, here is the fastest way to get your network up and running: