How Much Is Starlink for Home? Budget Seniors, March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 🏠💰 Starlink.com • SatelliteInternet.com • HighSpeedInternet.com Verified Every cost explained — monthly plan prices, hardware fees, shipping, congestion charges, and what your first year will actually total. No surprises. No fine print left out. © BudgetSeniors.com — Independent. Unsponsored. Always in Your Corner. 💡 10 Key Things to Know About Starlink Home Internet Pricing Starlink home internet costs more upfront than traditional cable or fiber, but for millions of rural Americans it is the only broadband-speed option available. The monthly plan price is only part of the picture — there are hardware costs, shipping, optional installation, and potential congestion fees to factor in. Pricing has also become more complex in early 2026, with three residential plan tiers, regional price variations, and promotional discounts running through March 31, 2026. Here is the complete, honest cost breakdown. 1 What does Starlink home internet cost per month? Monthly home plans range from $50 to $120 per month depending on your tier and location. The most popular plan — Residential MAX — is $120/month. A limited $39/month promotion runs through March 31, 2026 in select areas. Starlink currently offers three residential home tiers in the U.S.: Residential 100 Mbps at $50/month (select low-congestion areas only), Residential 200 Mbps at $80/month (select areas), and Residential MAX at $120/month (most widely available). A limited promotional rate through March 31, 2026, reduced the 100 Mbps plan to $39/month, the 200 Mbps plan to $69/month, and the MAX plan to $109/month for the first six months. All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract required. 2 What hardware do I need to buy and how much does it cost? The Standard Starlink Kit — dish, router, power supply, and cables — costs $349 as a one-time purchase. Shipping adds approximately $50. Some areas offer free rental kits for just the $20 shipping cost. The Standard Kit is everything you need to get online: the phased-array satellite dish (called “Dishy”), a Wi-Fi 6 router, power supply, and 75-foot cable. This is a one-time cost of $349 plus approximately $50 shipping. In select low-congestion areas, Starlink is offering a promotional rental kit for the cost of shipping only ($20). If you cancel the rental, you return the equipment. Regional pricing has also appeared in 2026, with hardware in some low-demand areas offered as low as $89. The Residential MAX plan includes a free Gen 3 Router and Router Mini, adding significant value for larger homes that need mesh Wi-Fi coverage. 3 Are there any hidden fees or extra charges I should know about? Yes — a one-time congestion surcharge of $100–$500 (sometimes higher) may apply in high-demand areas. Shipping is $50. Optional professional installation costs $199. Taxes apply on top of all prices. The most commonly reported surprise cost is the congestion surcharge. In areas where Starlink’s local satellite capacity is limited, SpaceX charges a one-time surcharge ranging from $100 to over $500 at signup. SatelliteInternet.com notes this can reach $500–$1,500 in the most congested zones, though this is rare. The surcharge is disclosed at checkout when you enter your address. Other costs to budget for: shipping $50, professional installation (optional) $199 plus mounting hardware, and applicable state/local taxes on your monthly bill. There are no early termination fees, no contracts, and no data overage charges on Residential plans. 4 What does Starlink actually cost over the first full year? For a typical rural home on the Residential MAX plan, expect to spend $1,789–$1,939 in the first year (hardware + shipping + 12 months of service). Subsequent years cost $1,440. First-year cost breakdown for Residential MAX: $349 hardware + $50 shipping + ($120 × 12 months service) = $1,839 total. If a congestion surcharge applies ($100–$500), first-year costs rise to $1,939–$2,339. From year two onward, you only pay the $120/month service fee, totaling $1,440/year. For the Residential 200 Mbps plan ($80/month), first-year total is approximately $1,359 before any surcharges. Compare this to the national average internet price of $76/month, or roughly $912/year without any hardware costs — Starlink costs more, but in areas where it is the only broadband option, the comparison is to DSL at 5–25 Mbps or old satellite internet at $50–$100/month with hard data caps. 5 Does Starlink have data caps? Can they slow down my speed? No hard data caps on Residential plans. All tiers include unlimited data. The Residential MAX plan has 1 TB of priority access data; after that, speeds may drop slightly during peak hours but are not cut off. Unlike HughesNet and Viasat, which impose hard monthly data caps (often 15–50 GB) and severe throttling after the cap, all Starlink Residential plans offer unlimited data. The Residential MAX plan includes 1 TB of Priority Access data per month. If you use more than 1 TB in a billing period, your speed may be somewhat slower during peak congestion hours (typically evenings) compared to customers who have not exceeded 1 TB. You are never disconnected. For the average household streaming TV, video calling, and working from home, 1 TB per month is well above what most families use. Netflix streams 4K video at about 7 GB per hour, so 1 TB gives you roughly 140 hours of 4K streaming before any potential speed adjustment. 6 Is there a contract? What happens if I want to cancel? No contract. Starlink is month-to-month. You can cancel any time for free. You also get a 30-day money-back guarantee on the hardware if you return it within 30 days of purchase. Starlink has never required a long-term contract for residential service. You can cancel at any time and your service runs through the end of your current paid billing period. There are no early termination fees. If you cancel within 30 days of purchase, you can return the hardware for a full refund of the equipment cost. This 30-day trial period with a full money-back guarantee is one of Starlink’s strongest consumer protections, as it lets you test the service at your specific address — including assessing tree obstructions and speed in your area — without financial risk. The only cost you might not recover is the $50 shipping fee, depending on Starlink’s current return policy. 7 What speeds can I expect for $120/month (Residential MAX)? Typical download speeds of 100–200 Mbps with peaks up to 400 Mbps. Latency of 20–50 ms. Upload speeds of 10–20 Mbps. Sufficient for 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and remote work simultaneously. Ookla Speedtest data from 2025 shows U.S. Starlink users averaged 117 Mbps download and 16.91 Mbps upload. The Residential MAX plan has highest network priority, meaning it maintains speeds better than lower-tier plans during busy evening hours. To put those numbers in context: streaming Netflix in 4K requires about 25 Mbps; a Zoom video call requires 2–5 Mbps; working from home on cloud documents needs less than 10 Mbps. At 100–200 Mbps, a household of 2–4 people can all do these things simultaneously without anyone noticing slowdown. Latency of 20–50 ms supports smooth video calls, and is vastly better than old satellite internet at 600+ ms, which made video calls choppy. 8 Is Starlink worth the cost compared to cable, fiber, or DSL? If you have cable or fiber available, those are usually cheaper and faster. If you only have DSL, old satellite, or no broadband at all, Starlink is almost always worth the cost — it is a transformational upgrade. HighSpeedInternet.com is direct: Starlink “costs more than almost any other home internet service.” The national average internet price is $76/month, and gigabit fiber can be found for $60–$80/month in cities. But fiber and cable rarely reach rural homes. For the tens of millions of Americans whose alternative is DSL at 5–25 Mbps (with unreliable connections), HughesNet/Viasat with hard data caps and 600ms lag, or no home internet at all, Starlink at $80–$120/month represents a genuine quality-of-life change. Multiple users report switching from 22 Mbps DSL to 187 Mbps on Starlink — nearly a 10x speed improvement for approximately the same or slightly higher monthly cost. 9 Does the price depend on where I live? Can I get a lower rate? Yes — Starlink uses regional and capacity-based pricing. Lower-cost plans ($50–$80/month) are only available in select low-congestion areas. Promotional discounts and free hardware rentals appear periodically in eligible areas. Starlink’s pricing is explicitly address-specific. Some areas with excess satellite capacity get access to the lower-cost 100 Mbps ($50/month) and 200 Mbps ($80/month) plans, while densely populated or high-demand areas can only access the MAX plan at $120/month or may face congestion surcharges. Hardware pricing has also gone regional in 2026 — some low-congestion areas offer the kit as low as $89 or even free with a rental agreement, while high-congestion zones may pay standard $349 plus a surcharge. Promotions appear regularly. The March 2026 promotion cut monthly rates by $11 for six months for new subscribers. The only reliable way to see your actual pricing is to enter your address at starlink.com. 10 Can seniors or low-income households get help paying for Starlink? The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended in May 2024 and has not been renewed. Some state broadband programs funded by the Infrastructure Act provide subsidies for rural satellite internet. Check broadbandusa.ntia.gov and your state’s broadband office. The federal ACP, which provided up to $30/month off internet bills for qualifying low-income households, ended May 2024. As of March 2026, no direct federal subsidy for Starlink residential service has been reinstated. However, many states are actively using federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program funds to subsidize internet service, including satellite, for rural residents. Some state-level programs offer direct monthly discounts or one-time equipment subsidies. Visit broadbandusa.ntia.gov and search for your state’s broadband office to find programs available at your address. Starlink’s own promotional pricing and rental kit programs in select areas also reduce the barrier to entry. Sources: SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026 (plans $50-$120; Residential 100 Mbps $50 select areas; Roam $165; Mini $249; rental kit $20 shipping; congestion fee $100-$1,000+; no contract; 30-day return; kit $349 + $50 shipping); HighSpeedInternet.com Feb-Mar 2026 (Residential MAX $120/mo; Residential 200 Mbps $80; Residential 100 Mbps $50 select; professional install $199; national avg $76/mo; $349 kit; Mini $499 then $249); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (Residential MAX $120/mo; speeds to 400 Mbps; hardware as low as $89 regional; Mini dropped $499 to $249; 25.7ms median latency); BroadbandBreakfast Mar 4 2026 ($39/mo 6-month promo; $69/mo 200 Mbps promo; $109/mo MAX promo; all through March 31 2026); 5GStore.com Mar 5 2026 ($39/mo promo; first 6 months; reverts to standard after); BroadbandNow Oct 2025 ($120/mo residential; $50 shipping; 30-day money back; congestion charge $100); Allconnect Mar 13 2026 (starts $50/mo; install $175; 400 Mbps MAX; 20-40ms; unlimited data; updated 03/13/26); Ookla Speedtest 2025 (117.74 Mbps median U.S.); EconomyInsights Dec 2025 ($80-$120 range; demand surcharge not always one-time; 25.7ms median peak-hour latency June 2025); SatellitesNetwork Mar 2026 (average $90-$120/mo residential; hardware $500-600; taxes additional) 🏆 Starlink Home Internet Plans — Side by Side 💡 Plan Availability Depends on Your Address Not all plans are available at all locations. The Residential 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans are only available in select areas with excess satellite capacity. Most U.S. addresses only see the Residential MAX plan at $120/month. Enter your address at starlink.com to see exactly what is available and priced at your location before reading any further. Residential100 Mbps $50 /month • select areas Up to 100 Mbps Best for light users Streaming & video calls Unlimited data No contract Standard Kit $349 Residential200 Mbps $80 /month • select areas Up to 200 Mbps Best for families Multi-device households Unlimited data No contract Standard Kit $349 Most Available ResidentialMAX $120 /month • most areas Up to 400 Mbps Best for heavy users Highest priority data Free Gen 3 Router Free Router Mini Free Mini dish perk Sources: SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026; HighSpeedInternet.com Feb 2026; CableTV.com Mar 2026; SatelliteInternet.com Jan 2026 (Residential MAX plan features: Gen 3 Router, Router Mini included; free Mini dish + 50% off Roam for MAX customers; MAX replaces old Residential plan; 200 Mbps replaces Lite; 100 Mbps reintroduced select areas $50); Allconnect Mar 13 2026 (all plans unlimited data; MAX up to 400 Mbps) 🧮 What Will Starlink Really Cost Me? Quick Estimate Select your plan and situation to see a plain-language total cost estimate. Always verify your exact price at starlink.com by entering your address. 📋 Build Your Cost Estimate Which plan are you considering? — Select a plan — Residential 100 Mbps ($50/mo) Residential 200 Mbps ($80/mo) Residential MAX ($120/mo) What is your situation? — Select your situation — Rural / low-congestion area Suburban / typical area High-congestion / surcharge area Rental kit offer available at my address Estimates based on: Starlink.com pricing confirmed Mar 2026; SatelliteInternet.com ($349 hardware + $50 shipping; congestion $100-$1,500; rental $20); HighSpeedInternet.com (congestion $0-$500; professional install optional $199); BroadbandNow ($50 shipping); 5GStore Mar 2026 (promo pricing where applicable) 📋 Complete Starlink Home Cost Breakdown — Every Fee Listed Cost Item Amount When You Pay Required? Standard Kit (dish, router, cables)$349One-time at signup✅ Yes Shipping & handling~$50One-time at signup✅ Yes (usually) Congestion surcharge (some areas)$0–$500+One-time at signup⚠️ If your area qualifies Preorder deposit (waitlist areas)$99At preorder (applied to hardware)⚠️ Waitlisted areas only Professional installation (optional)$199 + mounting gearOne-time if ordered❌ Optional Residential 100 Mbps service$50/monthMonthly⚠️ Select areas only Residential 200 Mbps service$80/monthMonthly⚠️ Select areas only Residential MAX service$120/monthMonthly✅ Most areas TaxesVaries by stateMonthly✅ Yes Standby Mode (if pausing service)$5/monthMonthly (while paused)❌ Optional Additional mounting hardware$25–$150One-time if needed❌ Optional Electricity for dish + router~$3–$6/monthMonthly (utility bill)✅ Yes Sources: SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026 (kit $349; shipping ~$50; congestion $100-$1,000+; Roam activation charge potential); HighSpeedInternet.com Feb 2026 (professional install $199 + mounting; congestion $0-$500; Residential $80-$120); BroadbandNow Oct 2025 (shipping $50; $99 preorder deposit); Allconnect Mar 13 2026 (install $175; taxes apply); Starlink Help Center (Standby Mode $5/mo); SatellitesNetwork Mar 2026 (electricity ~50-75W dish + router; roughly $3-6/mo depending on local rates) 📊 Starlink Home Pricing — Key Numbers at a Glance 💰 Starting Monthly Price $50/mo The Residential 100 Mbps plan starts at $50/month in select low-congestion areas. Most U.S. addresses see the Residential MAX plan at $120/month. Enter your address at starlink.com to see your actual price. 🧰 One-Time Hardware Cost $349 The Standard Starlink Kit (dish, router, cables, and power supply) costs $349. Shipping adds ~$50. Regional discounts have brought hardware to as low as $89 in some low-demand areas. Rental kits for just the $20 shipping cost exist in select markets. 📅 Typical First-Year Total $1,439–$1,839 For most U.S. homes on the Residential MAX plan: $349 hardware + $50 shipping + 12 months at $120 = $1,839. From year 2 onward, only the monthly service fee applies ($960–$1,440/year depending on your plan). ⚠️ Max Congestion Surcharge Up to $500+ High-demand areas may face a one-time congestion surcharge of $100–$500 at signup. This is shown at checkout when you enter your address. It is charged once and does not recur unless you change plans or addresses. 💸 Promo Price (limited) $39/mo Through March 31, 2026, Starlink offered the 100 Mbps plan at $39/month for the first six months in select areas. After promo ends, price returns to standard rate. ⚡ No Contract Month-to-Month No annual contract. No early termination fee. Cancel any time. 30-day money-back guarantee on hardware for new subscribers. 📶 Top Home Speed 400 Mbps Residential MAX plan can reach up to 400 Mbps download. Typical real-world U.S. average: 117 Mbps (Ookla 2025 data). Latency: 20–50ms. Sources: Starlink.com / SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026 (plans, hardware, shipping); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (MAX plan $120; 400 Mbps; Gen 3 Router + Mini included); BroadbandBreakfast Mar 4 2026 ($39/mo promo; $69/mo 200 Mbps; $109/mo MAX; through March 31 2026); HighSpeedInternet.com Feb 2026 (congestion $0-$500; no contract; 30-day money back); Ookla Speedtest 2025 (117.74 Mbps U.S. median) ❓ Starlink Home Cost Questions Answered Plainly 💡 I See Different Prices Online. Why Does Starlink Cost Different Things at Different Sites? Starlink pricing is genuinely address-specific — two neighbors in different coverage cells may see different prices. Several things cause pricing to vary: Plan availability: The $50 and $80 plans are only available in areas with extra satellite capacity. Most addresses only see the $120 MAX plan. Congestion surcharges: High-demand areas pay a one-time surcharge at signup ranging from $100 to over $500, which inflates the apparent startup cost. Promotional pricing: Starlink regularly runs time-limited promotions. The March 2026 promo reduced rates by $11/month for six months. Regional hardware discounts: Some areas offer hardware as low as $89; others pay standard $349. The only reliable price check: Enter your exact home address at starlink.com. The checkout screen will show your specific hardware cost, applicable surcharges, and available plans with accurate monthly pricing before you commit to anything. 💡 I Am on a Fixed Income. Is There Any Way to Reduce the Upfront Cost? Yes — three options worth checking: (1) Rental kit: In select areas, Starlink offers the Standard Kit for just $20 shipping. You do not pay the $349 hardware cost up front. If you cancel service, you return the equipment. Check if this offer appears for your address at starlink.com checkout. (2) Promotional pricing: Monitor Starlink’s website for periodic promotions that reduce hardware cost or monthly rates. Promotions typically appear a few times per year and are announced on starlink.com and major tech news sites. (3) State broadband subsidy programs: The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated billions for rural broadband, and many states have specific programs that subsidize equipment or monthly costs for low-income rural residents. Visit broadbandusa.ntia.gov and search “[your state] broadband assistance” to find programs at your location. Eligible households in some states have received subsidized or free Starlink equipment through these programs. 💡 How Does Starlink Compare in Cost to My Old Satellite Internet Service? If you are coming from HughesNet or Viasat, here is the honest comparison. Both HughesNet and Viasat have historically required 24-month contracts, imposed hard monthly data caps (often 15–50 GB), and delivered latency of 600+ milliseconds — making video calls choppy and websites sluggish. Starlink has no contract, no hard data cap, and delivers 20–50ms latency that makes video calls and streaming smooth. On monthly price, Starlink ($50–$120/month) is comparable to mid-tier HughesNet and Viasat plans, but the experience is dramatically better. On hardware, Starlink charges more upfront ($349 vs. HughesNet’s leased equipment model), but you own the dish with no lease fees. Most users who switched from HughesNet or Viasat to Starlink describe it as a dramatically better experience at a similar or slightly lower total cost over a two-year period. 💡 Can My Existing Home Phones and TV Services Still Work with Starlink? Starlink does not offer TV or phone bundles. But it is fully compatible with the services you already use: Streaming TV: Starlink’s 100–200 Mbps speeds comfortably support streaming services like YouTube TV, DIRECTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu Live, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others. Multiple people can stream different shows simultaneously without buffering. Home phone (VoIP): Starlink works seamlessly with VoIP home phone services like Ooma, MagicJack, and Vonage. An Ooma Telo adapter plugs into your Starlink router and gives you a traditional home phone dial tone, voicemail, and 911 access for about $5–$8/month in taxes. You can keep your existing phone number. Smart home devices: Starlink’s router supports Wi-Fi 6, connecting 100+ devices simultaneously. All smart home devices, security cameras, and connected appliances work normally. 💡 Do I Have to Install It Myself or Can I Hire Someone? Self-installation is designed to be simple and takes 20–30 minutes for most users. The Starlink app guides you step by step, including an augmented reality obstruction scanner that uses your phone’s camera to find the ideal dish location before you mount anything. The dish self-aligns automatically — no manual pointing at satellites. For a more permanent installation (rooftop or wall mount), professional installation is available through Starlink for $199 plus the cost of mounting hardware. Starlink’s website sells a wide variety of mounts: volcano roof mount, chimney mount, pivot wall mount, and ground mount. Prices range from $35 to $150 depending on the mount type. A standard tripod ground mount ($30–$50 at hardware stores) works well for most users who want a temporary or portable setup without drilling. For most seniors without mobility limitations, the self-install is genuinely achievable following the app instructions. 💡 What Is the Cheapest Way to Get Starlink Right Now? The lowest total cost path in March 2026, in order of steps: Step 1: Go to starlink.com and enter your address. Look for any rental kit offer (free hardware for just $20 shipping) and any promotional monthly pricing. If the rental kit is available at your address, your startup cost drops from $399 ($349 + $50 shipping) to just $20. Step 2: If no rental kit is available, look for regional hardware discounts. Some addresses in low-congestion areas are seeing hardware at $89–$149 instead of $349. Step 3: If the $50/month 100 Mbps or $80/month 200 Mbps plan appears for your address, select those over the $120 MAX plan — both include unlimited data and are sufficient for most households. Step 4: Check your state’s broadband subsidy programs at broadbandusa.ntia.gov to see if equipment or monthly cost assistance is available. Step 5: Take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee to test it risk-free before committing long-term. Sources: SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026 (rental kit $20 shipping; regional pricing; congestion fee; no contract); HighSpeedInternet.com Feb-Mar 2026 (professional install $199; regional hardware discounts; congestion $0-$500; national avg $76/mo); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (hardware as low as $89 regional; MAX $120; promo pricing); BroadbandBreakfast Mar 4 2026 ($39/mo promo; six months; March 31 deadline); broadbandusa.ntia.gov (BEAD state programs; rural broadband subsidies); BroadbandNow (HughesNet/Viasat comparison; 24-month contracts; hard caps; 600ms latency vs Starlink 20-50ms); Allconnect Mar 2026 (Starlink compatible streaming TV; Wi-Fi 6 router; 100+ devices; upload FCC standard); Ooma.com (VoIP over Starlink; dial tone; number port); EconomyInsights Dec 2025 (hidden costs: electricity, demand surcharge may recur on address change) 📍 Find Starlink Dealers & Alternatives Near You Use these buttons to find Starlink retailers, local internet providers, and broadband assistance programs in your area. Allow location access for the best results. 🛰️ Starlink Retailers & Authorized Dealers 📶 Local Internet Providers & Broadband Alternatives 🏛️ State Broadband Subsidy & Assistance Programs 🛍️ Electronics Stores — Mounts & Accessories 📚 Free Public Wi-Fi — While You Decide Finding resources near you… ✅ Five Steps to Know Your True Starlink Cost Before You Buy Step 1: Check your exact address at starlink.com first. This is the only reliable way to see your actual hardware cost, monthly plan options, available plan tiers ($50, $80, or $120/month), any applicable congestion surcharge, and current promotional pricing. Takes less than two minutes and requires no commitment. Step 2: Look for the rental kit option. If your address qualifies, Starlink may offer a free rental of the Standard Kit for just $20 shipping. This eliminates the $349 hardware purchase and dramatically reduces your startup cost. The rental is returned if you cancel service. Step 3: Use the Starlink app’s obstruction checker before ordering. Download the free Starlink app and use the sky scanner at your best planned dish location. Heavy tree cover can significantly reduce speeds. A dish with a clear, unobstructed sky delivers the full speeds you are paying for. This 10-minute check prevents disappointment after setup. Step 4: Check your state’s broadband assistance programs. Visit broadbandusa.ntia.gov and search for your state to find programs that may subsidize your hardware, monthly service, or both. Many states are actively distributing BEAD program funds and have programs specifically for rural and low-income households. Some programs can reduce or eliminate your equipment cost entirely. Step 5: Use the 30-day money-back guarantee. Order Starlink, install it, and test it for up to 30 days at your home. Run speed tests at different times of day. Make a video call. Stream a movie. If the service does not meet your needs, return the hardware within 30 days for a full refund of the equipment cost. This removes the financial risk from trying it. ⚠️ Three Things That Could Make Starlink Cost More Than You Expected The congestion surcharge at checkout. If you live in a high-demand area (suburban zones where many neighbors have Starlink), an additional one-time fee of $100–$500 or more can appear at checkout. This is disclosed transparently before you commit — but many buyers are surprised by it. Check your full checkout total before entering payment information. Mounting hardware and optional professional installation. The dish needs to be mounted with a clear view of the sky. The kit comes with a basic tripod base, but permanent roof or wall mounting requires additional hardware ($25–$150 for mounts from Starlink or third parties). If you cannot safely climb on a roof or drill into exterior walls, professional installation costs $199 plus mounting gear. Budget for this if you need it. Plans may not be available at your address. The $50 and $80 monthly plans are only available in select low-congestion areas. If your address only qualifies for the $120 MAX plan (which is the case for most U.S. addresses), your monthly cost is higher than the advertised starting price. Always check your specific address to see which plans are actually available to you. © BudgetSeniors.com — This guide is independently researched and written. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by SpaceX, Starlink, or any internet service provider. All pricing, plan details, and promotional information are sourced from official Starlink channels and verified technology publications as of March 2026. Starlink prices, plans, and promotions change frequently — always confirm current pricing at starlink.com before making any purchasing decision. • Check your address: starlink.com • Rural broadband subsidies: broadbandusa.ntia.gov • FCC broadband map: broadbandmap.fcc.gov • 30-day return: starlink.com/support Primary sources: Starlink.com (official pricing confirmed; no contract; month-to-month; 30-day money-back; rental kit $20 shipping select areas; MAX plan most available; preorder $99 deposit applies to hardware); SatelliteInternet.com Mar 2026 (plans $50-$120; Roam $165; Mini $249; kit $349 + $50 shipping; congestion fee $100-$1,000+; 30-day return; rental kit; no contract); HighSpeedInternet.com Feb-Mar 2026 (Residential MAX $120/mo; 200 Mbps $80; 100 Mbps $50 select; professional install $199; national avg $76/mo; congestion $0-$500; 30-day return); CableTV.com Mar 2026 (MAX $120/mo; speeds to 400 Mbps; Gen 3 Router + Mini included; hardware as low as $89 regional; 25.7ms median latency; plans $50-$120/mo; unlimited data; no contract; $5/mo Standby Mode); BroadbandBreakfast Mar 4 2026 ($39/mo 6-month promo; $69/mo 200 Mbps promo; $109/mo MAX promo; through March 31 2026; 100 Mbps shaved $11 off $50); 5GStore Mar 5 2026 ($39/mo promo 6 months; after promo returns to standard; no contract; address-specific eligibility); Allconnect Mar 13 2026 (starts $50/mo; install $175; 400 Mbps MAX; 20-40ms; unlimited data; all plans; updated 03/13/26); BroadbandNow Oct 2025 ($120/mo residential; $50 shipping; congestion $100; 30-day money back; HughesNet/Viasat 24-mo contracts); SatellitesNetwork Mar 2026 (avg $90-$120/mo; hardware $500-$600; taxes; electricity $3-6/mo); EconomyInsights Dec 2025 ($80-$120 range; demand surcharge re-applies address change; 25.7ms median latency June 2025); HighSpeedInternet.com (Ookla 117.74 Mbps U.S. median); broadbandusa.ntia.gov (BEAD program state allocations; rural broadband subsidies) Recommended Reads Is Starlink Internet Good? 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