Starlink raises US satellite internet prices, standby mode doubles to $10

Starlink raised monthly prices across its US satellite internet lineup, a move that falls most heavily on rural households, RV users and small businesses that rely on the service because wired broadband is not available. The cheapest Residential 100 Mbps plan now costs $55 a month, up from $50, while the 200 Mbps residential tier rose to $85 from $80 and Residential Max climbed to $130 from $120.

The company’s updated service plans also show Roam 100GB at $55 a month, Roam 300GB at $80 and Roam Unlimited at $175. Standby Mode, the low-cost pause option used by customers who need a light connection for emergency messaging or quick reactivation in dead zones, doubled to $10 a month from $5. For new customers, the higher rates are already showing up on Starlink’s site. Existing customers are being told the changes will take effect on or after June 18, 2026.

Starlink says the higher prices reflect rapid network capacity growth, expanding coverage and reliability improvements. The company also says strong demand justifies continued investment in affordable, high-performance products and services, and that it has not raised prices for most residential customers since 2023. Starlink says its network now serves more than 6 million active customers globally, underscoring how much of a mainstream utility the service has become for users beyond the reach of cable and fiber.

The price increase matters most where subscribers have the fewest alternatives. In cities and suburbs with terrestrial broadband, households can often switch among cable, fiber or fixed wireless providers when monthly bills rise. In remote areas, though, Starlink has become one of the few practical options for homes, ranches, job sites and small businesses that need dependable connectivity. The lower-speed Residential tier still offers 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload in most states and territories, a level that can support streaming, video calls and basic business operations, but only at a higher monthly cost. For roaming customers, including travelers and remote workers, the unchanged $80 price on Roam 300GB offers a middle ground between the cheaper capped plan and the pricier unlimited option, but the broader message is clear: Starlink’s entry-level access is getting more expensive just as more customers are depending on it.