Starlink · Engadget
Starlink has two $55 gears up that are wildly different, here's how
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It's a trade-off between download speeds and data caps.
Key facts
- The other two tiers in Residential increase your speed, 200 Mbps for $85 a month, or up to 400 Mbps in Max for $130, and both get you free professional home installation as well
- The basic $55 tier gives you 100 Mbps, which roughly translates to 12.5 megabytes per second for downloading (you can divide your internet speed by eight to get an idea of download times )
- The remaining tiers offer a higher data cap (300GB for $80 a month) and the Unlimited option that removes the cap altogether for $175 a month
- For the $55 tier, you get 100GB per month with speeds of up to 300 Mbps
Summary
SpaceX's Starlink has gone through several changes over the years when it comes to the different types of satellite-powered internet plans you can subscribe to. If you already own a Starlink dish or are willing to rent one through the company itself, you may be wondering which plan you should go with. They'll breakdown what comes with each tier and the type of people they're best suited for. As the name implies, the Residential plan is for those who could use the service in their homes, or at least a fixed location where they're living long-term. The basic $55 tier gives you 100 Mbps, which roughly translates to 12.5 megabytes per second for downloading (you can divide your internet speed by eight to get an idea of download times ).