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Since its launch, Starlink has been more expensive than other rural internet providers, but it has recently offered more discounts on hardware and subscriptions. | Image by Starlink
Starlink satellite internet is one of the fastest-growing providers of high-speed internet access for rural and mobile users. Its low latency and wide availability make it sought after for dozens of use cases, but it’s notably been expensive to obtain.
Thankfully, as Starlink has grown, it has frequently offered more and more special discounts and promotions to bring its hardware and service to more people. We monitor and report on ongoing Starlink deals, which are compiled below.
For fixed, home internet, Starlink’s cheapest plan is the Residential 100Mbps plan. It’s $50 per month and includes a home internet plan with a 100 Mbps download speed, but it still offers unlimited data. compared to the full Residential plan at $120 per month. In addition, there is a six-month promotion that offers an $11 discount on its Residential plans for the first six months. This deal is available until March 31.
The $50 plan is only available in select regions. To check whether you live in a qualifying region, visit Starlink's website. Read our review of Starlink.
In many locations, Starlink is also offering home installation, in some cases for free. This is a newer add-on to Starlink purchases and is typically done through a local, third-party service. Furthermore, the Residential MAX plan still retains the free Starlink Mini rental, giving customers access to two dishes.
This discount applies only to brand new customers and to a single service account. Also, if you change your plan or suspend your account during the six-month period, you’ll lose the promotional rate.
Starlink’s mobile internet solution, Roam, offers the cheapest plan at $50 per month for 50GB of data. If you run out of data for the month, you can still access your Starlink account to purchase additional data for $2 per GB. Read our review of Starlink Roam.
Starlink Standard kits currently retail for $349; however, it’s no longer required to pay the upfront cost of owning a dish to use Starlink internet. Customers in select U.S. areas will pay only a $20 shipping fee to receive a Standard Starlink kit through the rental program. If the customer cancels service, they must return the dish in acceptable condition within 30 days. Learn more about Starlink Rental.
The Starlink Mini is usually more expensive than the larger Standard dish, but is now priced at $249. | Photo by Bison Messink for SatelliteInternet.com
The Starlink Mini is the perfect solution for on-the-go internet for $249. Slip it in your backpack to get high-speed internet nearly anywhere you explore. Additionally, new customers of Starlink's home internet service qualify for a free Starlink Mini rental and a 50 percent discount on Roam plans. It's an ideal solution for short-term travel or as a backup internet connection. Read our review of the Starlink Mini.
If you're feeling especially thrifty, Starlink equipment can be transferred between customers, allowing you to purchase a used dish in person or on online marketplaces. Purchase pre-owned Starlink equipment at your own risk. Starlink has a specific process for unlinking a dish from the seller's account and transferring it to you. If the hardware is not transferred correctly, the dish will not activate at your location and will essentially be useless. Read our guide on selling and buying used Starlink hardware.
Starlink offers current users the opportunity to earn a free month of service for every friend they refer who starts a Starlink Residential plan. The customer and referee will both get a credit for a month of standard service ($120), 30 days after the friend activates and keeps their Starlink. Interested in Starlink and have a friend who’s a customer? Fill them in on the referral program so you can both save.
Yes, Starlink offers a 30-day money-back trial period. If you’re unsatisfied with Starlink in any way, you can return the equipment and get a full refund for the hardware and the first month of service. You must file a support ticket on their website within the first 30 days after you activate service.
No, Starlink doesn’t currently have any plans exclusive to low-income customers. It also doesn’t participate in government savings programs like the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) or Lifeline program. Starlink has been known to extend free service for customers in regions affected by natural disasters. It is also participating in the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD), which helps states fund internet connections to unconnected households.
Starlink’s customer support is typically strict about honoring limited-time promotions. However, they take certain situations on a case-by-case basis, so it’s possible to negotiate with customer support to see if they will honor specific promotions.
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