How Much Does Starlink Internet Cost in the U.S.?
ZacharyWilliamThis guide breaks down Starlink’s current U.S. pricing into: monthly service plans, one-time hardware costs, and realistic first-year totals—plus the “hidden” cost people forget (power).
Last updated: December 2025 (pricing can change—always confirm at checkout).
Quick pricing snapshot
| Category | Plan | Monthly price | What it’s for | Data approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Residential Lite | $80/mo | Everyday home use | Unlimited |
| Home | Residential | $120/mo | Best-performing home plan | Unlimited |
| Travel | Roam 50GB | $50/mo | Occasional trips/camping | 50GB “Roam” data |
| Travel | Roam Unlimited | $165/mo | Frequent travel / RV life / working on the road | Unlimited “Roam” data |
| Business (fixed site) | Local Priority 50GB | $65/mo | Backup connectivity / small businesses | Priority data bucket |
Tip: Starlink pricing and promos are location-dependent. The fastest way to get your exact numbers is to enter your service address on Starlink’s checkout pages.
Monthly plans (what you pay each month)
Residential (home internet)
- Residential Lite: $80/mo (unlimited data)
- Residential: $120/mo (unlimited data)
If your priority is predictable monthly cost, Residential plans are the simplest. Both are listed on Starlink’s U.S. Residential page.
Source: Starlink Residential (U.S.)
Roam (travel / RV / remote work)
- Roam 50GB: $50/mo
- Roam Unlimited: $165/mo
Roam is designed for use away from a single service address. Starlink also notes you can “pause and un-pause” with Standby Mode (for a small monthly fee).
Source: Starlink Roam (U.S.)
Reality check: your local price can differ.
Starlink often runs regional promos (reduced kit price and/or discounted first-year service) based on availability and network load.
Hardware & upfront costs (what you pay once)
| Hardware | Typical MSRP shown | Example promo price shown | Where this is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini (portable kit) | $299 | $229 | Roam page |
| Standard Kit | $349 | $279 | Roam page |
| Standard Kit (select-area home promo) | $349 | $89 | Select-area promo page |
| Business “Performance” hardware | — | $1,999 | Business fixed-site page |
Hardware pricing can change quickly (and sometimes differs between Residential and Roam checkout flows). Use the prices above as a reality-based starting point, then confirm with your address.
What Starlink costs in year one (examples)
These examples use current “advertised” prices and exclude taxes, shipping, and any regional fees. They’re meant to help you ballpark what you’ll actually spend.
| Scenario | Hardware used | Hardware cost | Monthly plan | Months paid | Estimated year-one total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home setup (Residential) | Standard Kit | $349 | $120/mo | 12 | $1,789 |
| Lower-cost home setup (Residential Lite) | Standard Kit | $349 | $80/mo | 12 | $1,309 |
| Select-area promo (Residential, first year) | Standard Kit (promo) | $89 | $59/mo | 12 | $797 |
| Select-area promo (Residential Lite, first year) | Standard Kit (promo) | $89 | $49/mo | 12 | $677 |
| Travel plan year-round (Roam 50GB) | Standard Kit (promo shown) | $279 | $50/mo | 12 | $879 |
| Travel plan only in summer (Roam 50GB) | Standard Kit (promo shown) | $279 | $50/mo | 3 | $429 |
How to customize the math:
Year-one total ≈ (hardware) + (monthly plan × months you keep it active) + (tax/shipping/fees).
Extra costs to watch for
- Taxes & shipping: vary by state, county, and shipping destination.
- Mounts/accessories: if you need a roof/pole/wall mount (or longer cables), budget extra beyond the kit.
- “Pause” isn’t always free: Starlink notes Standby Mode can include a small monthly fee on Roam plans.
- Price changes can happen: treat any long-term budget as “subject to change.”
Official references: Residential · Roam · Business (Fixed Site)
Electricity cost to run Starlink
This part matters if you’re comparing Starlink to cable/fiber, or planning to run it on a battery during outages.
How much power does it use?
Starlink’s published standard kit spec sheet lists average power consumption around 75–100W (varies by model and conditions).
What does that cost on your electric bill?
If you run Starlink 24/7, that’s roughly 54–72 kWh per month. Using the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.07¢/kWh (EIA), that’s about:
- ~$9.76/mo (at 75W)
- ~$13.01/mo (at 100W)
Keeping Starlink online during outages (UDPOWER)
If your main goal is “internet during blackouts,” the hidden Starlink cost becomes backup power. Below are two practical UDPOWER options sized for Starlink-level loads.
| UDPOWER model | Picture | Battery capacity | AC output | Weight | Estimated Starlink runtime (75–100W, AC) | Product source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C600 |  |
596Wh | 600W rated (1200W surge) | 12.3 lbs | ~5.1–6.8 hours (assumes ~85% inverter efficiency) | udpwr.com C600 |
| C400 |  |
256Wh | 400W total (800W surge), 120V/60Hz pure sine wave | ~6.88 lbs | ~2.2–2.9 hours (assumes ~85% inverter efficiency) | udpwr.com C400 |
Why the runtime is a range:
Starlink power draw varies (weather, heater use, router load), and converting battery power to AC introduces losses. If you only need “internet for a few hours,” a compact LiFePO4 power station can be a simple, quiet backup compared with fuel generators.
FAQ: Starlink Internet Cost
Pricing can vary by location and promotions. The answers below reflect commonly advertised U.S. pricing as of December 2025—always confirm at checkout.
Q How much does Starlink cost per month in the U.S.?
Q How much does Starlink hardware cost?
Q What’s included in the monthly Starlink price?
Q What’s the difference between Residential Lite and Residential?
Q How much does Starlink Roam cost?
Q Can I use Starlink only during certain months (seasonal use)?
Q Are there any hidden or extra costs with Starlink?
Q Does Starlink have data caps?
Q How much electricity does Starlink use?
Q How do I estimate my first-year Starlink cost?
Q Can a portable power station run Starlink during a blackout?
Q Is Starlink Business pricing different from Residential?
Related Reading:
How to Power Starlink Off-Grid: 5 Ways to Charge a Starlink Internet System
How Much Power Does Starlink Use? (A Practical, Tested Guide)
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W1614 Shady Lane Rd.
Fall River, WI. 53932
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Would like to know if we can get Starlink and cost.
We have Brightspeed and goes in and I.