Starlink shifts hardware from one-time purchase to $10/month rental
5 hours ago
- #Pricing Change
- #Starlink
- #Hardware Rental
- Starlink now charges a $10 monthly rental fee for hardware, moving away from one-time purchases.
- Residential plans show $0 upfront hardware cost, with a monthly kit fee similar to cable/telecom companies.
- Hardware includes a satellite terminal and router for home use.
- Internet service prices were recently raised by $5-$10/month, with tiers ranging from $55 to $130.
- Professional installation costs $199 one-time, or free with the Max plan subscription.
- Hardware rental is available in select countries and only for Residential plans; rented hardware prevents service pausing.
- The rental fee is rolling out globally, including the US, Canada, UK, France, Australia, and Mexico.
- Buying hardware is no longer an option on sign-up pages, but customers can switch from renting to buying via support tickets.
- Starlink kits are also sold by retailers.