Beginning in August, SpaceX launched a customer referral program for Starlink, offering current users the opportunity to earn a free month of service for every friend they refer to Starlink residential service. 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.
Customers who log into their Starlink account will immediately see the referral feature. On the Starlink app, the option will appear as "Free month for you and them." Starlink offers several methods for sharing referral links with new buyers, including email, text messages, and QR codes. The referee needs to use the provided link to purchase their Starlink dish and service plan from the website, just as they would normally.
The referral link can be applied to any Starlink plan, offering credits for both Residential and Roam plans. Priority plans are excluded. The person must pay for the dish and the first month of service using the link before taking advantage of the credit, which can be applied to their second month of service. The offer won't apply to Starlink kits purchased at retail locations. Also, remember that new customers will still need to pay any regional congestion fee if they live in a high-bandwidth area.
There’s currently no limit to the number of people a customer can refer. The account even keeps a tally of the referrals and credits earned, incentivizing customers to seek out as many referrals as possible. However, they warn that using the referral to make money is against the terms of service and grounds for suspension.
This new program follows multiple initiatives aimed at increasing Starlink sales in the U.S. and other regions where demand has slowed. Starlink has recently reduced the price of its main dish and introduced a regional discount program, allowing buyers in select states to purchase a new kit for as low as $175. It also introduced a new trial policy and has been made widely available at in-store retailers.
The new program is currently available to customers in the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. Starlink does not specify how long the program will run, but it does note that it reserves the right to cancel the feature at any time.
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