Will New Low Pricing from Starlink Boost Subscriber Numbers?

Starlink announced last week it has amassed more than 4 million customers around the world. That’s up from 3 million customers in May, meaning the company added 1 million new customers this summer alone.

Only 1.4 million of those 4 million customers are in the U.S., according to a letter Starlink sent to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Other news out last week shows the company isn’t satisfied with those numbers.

In 27 states, the company is offering its standard receiver dish kit for $299, indefinitely, the company told HighSpeedInternet.com on Friday, Sept. 27. That’s a $200 discount.

After that, the “Regional Savings” deal will be available in only the following states:

In other states, the $299 deal for the standard dish is in effect through October 6, 2024, but the price thereafter has not yet been announced.

With that standard kit, you get everything you need to set up a Starlink network, including all the correct cables and a standalone router.

You also need a Starlink service plan. Here’s a quick look at your options:

To use the residential plan, you need a standard dish in a fixed location. With the Roam plans, though, you can use the standard receiver or a new Mini receiver and can pause your plan as needed. If you upgrade to the Mini, the dish will work in-motion at speeds up to 100Mbps. The standard dish may also work in-motion, but it’s not guaranteed.

Priority plans are also available from Starlink, but they’re intended for businesses. They’re prohibitively expensive and unnecessary for everyday users, so we recommend you stick to one of the above plans.

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