Starlink rarely offers deals on service, but you may be able to snag a deal on equipment if you buy at the right time and live in the right place. If you live in an area that already has a lot of other Starlink customers, though, you could be charged extra or put on a waiting list.
Fortunately, pricing shenanigans with Starlink stop there. After you buy your receiver dish, you’ll be charged the exact price of your plan. There are no extra fees, taxes, or equipment rental charges to worry about.
Best Starlink promotions and discounts this month
| Promotions and discounts | How to get it | View on Starlink site |
|---|---|---|
| $100 off Standard Kit | Order your kit online by Dec. 31 | Get the Deal for Starlink |
| Refer a friend and get a free month of service | Log into your Starlink account and get a QR code or link to share | Get the Deal for Starlink |
Starlink is offering $100 off its standard kit until the end of the year, but only in areas with extra capacity. Unfortunately, people in areas with low capacity don’t qualify for the discount and may even be charged a $100 congestion fee during signup.
Savings on service charges are harder to come by, but it’s not impossible. If you’re an existing customer, you can get a free month of service if you refer a friend to Starlink. (They get a free month of service too). Log into your account on the mobile app or the Starlink website and navigate to the billing section for instructions.
Best Starlink internet plans
| Plan | Price | Speeds |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | $120.00/mo.* | 30–150Mbps |
| Roam – 50GB | $50.00/mo.* (then $1.00 per GB over 50GB) | 30–100Mbps |
| Roam – Unlimited | $165.00/mo.* | 40–220Mbps |
*Plus hardware, shipping & handling fees, and tax. Fully refundable. Depending on location, some orders may take 2 weeks or more to fulfill.
The Starlink Residential plan is intended to be used with a receiver dish mounted in a fixed location. You get unlimited data, but you can’t pause the plan. You can cancel anytime without worrying about fees, but there’s no guarantee you can sign up later for the same plan.
The Roam plans are intended for dishies on the go. You can use either the Mini dish or a Standard dish, and you can pause your subscription when you don’t need it. If you choose the $50 plan, you’re capped at 50GB per month, but you can pay by the gigabyte for additional data.
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Starlink internet discounts: How can you lower your bill?
The only way to get a discount on service is to refer a friend to Starlink. If they sign up, you both get a free month of service.
Other than that, the best way to keep your bill low is to choose your plan carefully. If you’re using Starlink as your only connection to the internet, go with the unlimited residential plan.
If you have good home internet from another provider but need your Starlink only when you’re on the road, start with the $50 Roam plan—you might be surprised how long it will last. If you eat through the data quickly, spring for the Unlimited Roam plan, but remember to pause it when you get back from your trip.
Starlink also offers Priority plans, but they are very expensive and won’t be a good fit for most households.
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What fees do you pay with Starlink internet?
Deals are rare with Starlink, but so are fees. You pay the advertised price for your plan, full stop. That means no administrative fees, no taxes, no equipment fees, no cancellation fees, nada.
Monthly billing couldn’t be any simpler, but you may be charged a one-time congestion fee if you live in a busy area. You may also be charged $1 per gigabyte if you are on the 50GB Roam plan and end up needing more data in a given month.