Starlink Drops Price as Low as $29/Month to Win Over New Users
SpaceX's Starlink has reduced monthly pricing for new residential customers in the US, offering rates as low as $29 per month for the first three months. The discounted pricing applies only temporarily before reverting to standard rates, with similar promotions now available in Canada. The move may aim to attract new users ahead of a potential IPO and amid growing competition in the satellite internet market.
- ▪Starlink's new US residential pricing starts at $29/month for 100Mbps, down from $50, for the first three months.
- ▪The discounted rate is temporary, after which customers pay the full monthly price, limiting savings to $63 over the promotional period.
- ▪In congested areas like Seattle, customers must pay $349 for the dish and a $500 demand surcharge, totaling $869 upfront for the Max plan.
- ▪The promotion is available until June 1st and may be part of SpaceX's strategy to boost user growth before a potential IPO.
- ▪A similar three-month discount is being offered in Canada, though it represents a reduction from last month's four-month deal.
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SpaceX’s Starlink is rolling out a new deal that slashes the monthly price for the satellite internet service in the US by $21. But like before, the reduced rate only lasts for a handful of months. SpaceX has updated the Starlink.com site to mention the special deal, which applies to new customers interested in the Residential Plans in the US. The required Starlink dish also comes as a free rental. Residential 100Mbps: $29/month (was $50)Residential 200Mbps: $59/month (was $80)Residential Max: $99/month (was $120)At first glance, the offer may look like SpaceX’s deepest discount yet for the Starlink Residential plans. But the reduced rate only lasts for the first three months of service, before reverting to the regular pricing.
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