Starlink is raising prices across its US satellite internet plans, increasing the cheapest Residential plan from $50 to $55 per month and doubling Standby Mode to $10. The changes come as the company cites network capacity improvements and argues to end $4.5 billion in rural broadband subsidies.
Starlink has increased the monthly fees on its US satellite internet offerings, including the Standby Mode option. The entry-level 100Mbps Residential tier rose from $50 to $55, according to an earlier PCMag report. The 200Mbps residential tier climbed from $80 to $85, and the Residential Max tier advanced from $120 to $130.
Standby Mode — letting users suspend their primary Starlink connection in favor of unlimited low-speed data — now runs $10 per month, up from $5.
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The company is also lifting prices on its Roam packages. The 100GB plan moved from $50 to $55 monthly, while the Unlimited plan went from $165 to $175. Pricing for the 300GB Roam plan remains unchanged at $80 per month.
In a note sent to subscribers, Starlink attributes the adjustments to “rapidly increasing network capacity, expanding coverage, and improving reliability to deliver faster, more consistent connectivity for our customers.”
The service has helped residents in rural US regions that previously had limited broadband choices, yet questions remain about its potential to reduce market competition. In a recent letter to the Federal Communications Commission, SpaceX — Starlink’s owner — urged the agency to discontinue $4.5 billion in rural internet subsidies, claiming satellite broadband has “solved” the challenge of delivering high-speed access.
Last year the provider introduced a 12-month residential commitment that brings the cost of its dish and router down to $0 in certain markets.
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