How much is Starlink a month?
Starlink's home internet service costs $50 to $120 per month in 2026, depending on the plan. The most common Residential tier is about $80-$85 per month, plus a one-time equipment cost (the standard dish is around $349 and the Mini is $199).
Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Lite (~100 Mbps) | $50/mo | Budget tier for small households, light use |
| Residential (~200 Mbps) | $80-$85/mo | Most popular home plan; unlimited data |
| Residential Max (up to ~300 Mbps) | $120/mo | Highest performance, priority data, heavy use |
| Roam Regional (mobile) | $150/mo | Portable use across your region |
| Roam (data-capped, mobile) | from $55/mo | Roam plans start around $55/mo for 100 GB |
| Equipment (one-time) | $199-$349 | Mini ~$199; standard kit ~$349 |
Starlink monthly plans
For a fixed home address, Starlink Residential plans range from $50 to $120 per month. The entry Lite plan is about $50 per month for speeds near 100 Mbps, the standard Residential plan most homes choose runs $80 to $85 per month for up to roughly 200 Mbps, and the Residential Max plan is $120 per month with the highest speeds and priority data.
If you need portable or mobile internet, Roam plans cost more. Roam Regional is around $150 per month for travel within your region, while smaller data-capped Roam plans start at about $55 per month for 100 GB. A Global Roam option for international travel runs around $200 per month.
Equipment and one-time costs
The monthly fee does not include hardware. The standard Starlink kit costs around $349, while the smaller, portable Starlink Mini has dropped to about $199 (down from its $499 launch price). The dish is yours to keep after purchase.
Starlink frequently runs hardware promotions, sometimes discounting or even waiving the equipment cost when you commit to a service plan in certain coverage areas. There is no long-term contract, so you can pause or cancel service month to month.
Price changes and regional surcharges
Spring 2026 brought Starlink's first broad price increase in years, nudging the standard Residential plan from a flat $80 toward $80-$85 per month. Pricing can also vary by location: areas with heavy network congestion may carry a regional surcharge added to the base rate.
Before ordering, check Starlink's site with your address, since both the available plans and the exact monthly price can differ by region. Customers pairing a Mini dish with a home plan should note the service tier and price may differ from the standard kit.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the standard Starlink home plan?
- The standard Residential plan most households use is about $80 to $85 per month for roughly 200 Mbps with unlimited data, plus a one-time equipment cost of around $349.
- Is there a cheaper Starlink plan?
- Yes. The Residential Lite plan is about $50 per month for speeds near 100 Mbps, aimed at small households with lighter internet needs.
- Does Starlink require a contract?
- No. Service is month to month with no long-term contract, so you can pause or cancel anytime. The main upfront commitment is the one-time equipment purchase.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.