Starlink costs $30 to $130 per month for home internet, plus a one-time hardware kit that runs $199 to $599 in most countries. In the United States, Residential service is now tiered by speed — $55/mo for 100 Mbps, $85/mo for 200 Mbps, and $130/mo for 400+ Mbps — and the standard kit is $499. Prices vary widely by country, so the only way to know your exact cost is to check Starlink pricing for your country.
This guide breaks down every cost: the hardware kit, monthly subscription, shipping, and the optional add-ons most articles forget.
The two costs of Starlink: kit + subscription
Every Starlink plan has exactly two core charges:
| Cost | What it is | Typical range (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware kit | One-time. Dish, Wi-Fi router, cables, mount. | $199–$599 (up to $2,500+ for high-performance) |
| Monthly subscription | Recurring. Your data + service plan. | $30–$130 (Residential); higher for Business |
| Shipping & handling | One-time, billed with the kit. | $20–$80 |
There is no contract and no cancellation fee on standard plans — you pay month to month.
Starlink monthly cost by plan
Starlink splits its lineup into Personal and Business tiers. Here's what each costs per month:
| Plan | Best for | Monthly cost (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Home internet at a fixed address | $30–$130 |
| Roam | RVs, vans, travel, camping | ~$50 |
| Boats | Personal watercraft, coastal use | ~$150+ |
| Fixed Site | Offices, remote business sites | $120+ |
| Mobility | Vehicles, fleets, in-motion use | $250+ |
| Maritime | Commercial vessels, offshore | $1,000+ |
Not sure which fits you? See our full plan comparison.
US Residential is now tiered by speed
In 2024–2025 Starlink moved US Residential to a speed-based menu. As of 2026:
- $55/month — up to 100 Mbps download
- $85/month — up to 200 Mbps download
- $130/month — 400+ Mbps download
All three tiers include unlimited standard data. This is the single biggest change to Starlink pricing in years, and other markets are gradually following.
Starlink hardware kit cost
The kit is a one-time purchase. What you pay depends on your country and which hardware you need:
| Hardware | Use case | Price (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard kit | Residential & Roam | $199–$599 ($499 in the US) |
| Mini kit | Portable, lightweight travel | ~$299–$499 |
| High Performance | Business, harsh environments | ~$2,500 |
| Maritime / flat high-performance | Vessels, vehicles in motion | $2,500+ |
Starlink frequently runs kit discounts and regional promotions — in several markets the standard kit has dropped as low as $199 to drive adoption. Compare kit prices across countries to spot the best deal.
The "hidden" costs most guides skip
A realistic Starlink budget includes more than the headline numbers:
- Shipping & handling — $20–$80, billed once with your kit.
- Taxes — VAT, GST, or sales tax is added on top of listed prices in most countries.
- Mounting accessories — pivot mounts, longer cables, and ridgeline mounts are sold separately ($30–$150).
- Priority / mobile data — Business and Roam users who need data while in motion or guaranteed throughput pay per-GB or for higher tiers.
- Currency conversion — if you buy abroad, your bank's FX rate matters. Our tool shows prices in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and more.
First-year total cost example (US Residential)
Here's what a typical US household actually pays in year one on the mid tier:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard kit | $499 |
| Shipping & handling | ~$50 |
| Subscription ($85 × 12) | $1,020 |
| Estimated year-one total | ~$1,569 |
| Ongoing yearly cost (year 2+) | ~$1,020 |
On the entry $55 tier, year one drops to roughly $1,209, and ongoing years to $660.
Is Starlink cheaper than cable or fiber?
For most urban users with fiber available, Starlink is more expensive than wired broadband. Its value is highest where wired options are slow, unreliable, or simply unavailable — rural areas, remote work sites, boats, and RVs. We break the math down in Is Starlink worth it?.
How to find your exact price
Listed prices change often and differ by country. To see current, local-currency pricing:
- Browse Residential prices in every country, sorted low to high
- Or jump straight to all Starlink plans in your country
Our dataset mirrors Starlink's public pricing pages and is corrected by community submissions, so you're comparing real, recent numbers — not last year's estimates.