New Starlink Users Will Pay $10 Monthly for Hardware Rental
Key takeaways
- Satellite internet provider Starlink has begun charging new users a monthly fee to rent its standard hardware, marking a shift from its previous model, which offered equipment rental at no cost.
- Customers can still purchase the hardware outright, with prices varying by model and typically ranging from about $200 to $350.
- In its review, CNET rated Starlink's internet offering 6.5 out of 10, reflecting solid performance balanced against cost.
Satellite internet provider Starlink has begun charging new users a monthly fee to rent its standard hardware, marking a shift from its previous model, which offered equipment rental at no cost. Under the updated pricing structure, US customers will pay $10 per month to lease the Starlink kit, which includes a satellite dish, Wi-Fi router, power supply and necessary cables.
Customers can still purchase the hardware outright, with prices varying by model and typically ranging from about $200 to $350.
Satellite internet services like Starlink are often more expensive than traditional cable broadband, but they remain a critical option in rural and underserved areas where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or unavailable. In its review, CNET rated Starlink's internet offering 6.5 out of 10, reflecting solid performance balanced against cost.