Starlink internet review: Pricing, speeds and more
- by Austin American-Statesman
- Jul 02, 2025
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Residential Lite
Residential Lite availability varies by location. It's best for light internet usage. Its download speeds should be fast enough to stream, video call and game. If you have more than 10 connected devices, you may experience lag or buffering.
Starlink cost per month: $80 a month for unlimited deprioritized data.
Who does this plan fit? Low internet use, fewer devices or smaller homes.
Typical speeds: 45 to 130 Mbps download; 11 to 26 Mbps upload.
Equipment cost: Starlink Standard Kit: $349; $199 to add installation, where available.
Other details: A one-time $100 congestion charge and shipping and handling fee may apply for certain locations.
There are also optional accessories available, like the Starlink pivot mount.
Residential
Starlink's Residential plan offers faster download and upload speeds than the Residential Lite plan, is more widely available, and is good for streaming, gaming and completing online activities for fewer than 10 connected devices.
Starlink cost per month: $120 a month for unlimited data.
Who fits this plan? Rural homes or fixed locations with average internet use.
Which activities can you do with this plan? Starlink home Wi-Fi supports browsing, streaming and more.
Expected speeds: Expected speeds with Starlink Standard service plans have download speeds of 100 to 270 Mbps and upload speeds ranging from 5 to 25+ Mbps.
Starlink speeds by area: Starlink is available across the U.S. Check the map here to see how the availability is where you live.
Starlink equipment: The Residential plan comes with the Starlink satellite, kickstand, Gen 3 router and cables. The satellite can withstand inclement weather, including sleet, high winds and temperatures.
Equipment cost: Starlink Standard Kit: $349; $199 to add installation, where available.
Roam 50 GB & Roam Unlimited
The Roam plans are ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle because they allow you to pause service an unlimited number of times. Campers, RVs and other travel or mobile residences have ultimate billing flexibility with this Starlink RV service plan.
Starlink cost per month: Start at $50 a month for 50 GB of data; Start at $165 a month for unlimited inland data.
Who fits this plan? Roam plans are great for RVs, hikers or boats.
Equipment: Recommended equipment includes a smaller, more portable array that isbetter for travel.
Equipment cost: Starlink Mini Kit is $499 (required for Roam 50 GB). You get $100 service credit upon activation. Standard Kit is $349 (available with Roam Unlimited). Performance Kit is $1,999.
Pausing Starlink service: To pause Starlink internet service, log into your Starlinkaccount > Your Starlink > Manage > Pause Service.
Delay Starlink service: You can pause your plan before activation to delay your first bill.Your first bill will be issued when you unpause your service.
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