Starlink Hikes Prices for Nearly 3 Million US Customers. Just One Plan Escaped
Starlink is increasing prices for nearly all of its US plans by $5 to $10 per month, affecting almost 3 million customers. The only plan that will not see a price hike is the Roam 300GB plan, which will remain at $80 per month. This move comes as Starlink continues to invest in its network amid rising global operating costs and increasing demand for its services.
- ▪Starlink's price increases will take effect for existing customers on or after June 18.
- ▪The Roam 300GB plan is the only plan that will not see a price increase.
- ▪Starlink has added millions of new customers but still struggles to meet FCC broadband minimum speeds.
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Starlink is about to get more expensive for its nearly 3 million customers in the US, as it raises prices on almost all plans by $5 to $10 per month. Starlink's Roam customers who want to put their service on hold will also now have to pay $10 per month for Standby Mode instead of $5, as reported earlier by PCMag.Emails sent out to customers say that the price increases will kick in for existing customers on or after June 18. The only Starlink plan that remains unchanged is the Roam 300GB plan, which will stay at $80 per month.
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