![]() In fact, the situation seems to be the opposite, as Starlink recently raised prices citing inflation as the cause. But Musk has also said recently that SpaceX plans to reduce the terminal cost to as low as $250, but there are no guarantees when those cost reductions will go into effect. The Starlink kit includes your Starlink (the satellite dish), Wi-Fi router and power supply, cables, and base.Įlon Musk has stated that reducing the equipment cost is one of Starlink’s biggest challenges. Along with that monthly Starlink internet plan cost, you’ll also have to pay the $2,500 plus shipping for the Starlink Kit upfront. Starlink Business comes is touted to be more reliable with consistent service and speeds, although you'll certainly be paying for it at $500 per month. But for that crowd, it's an excellent choice. ![]() We'd say the rebrand was a good call because the fees for Starlink Premium are so high we could recommend it as an option only to small business and business owners. This was initially called Starlink Premium, but it has since rebranded it as Starlink Business. It came with way faster speeds and simultaneously way higher prices. In early 2022, Starlink revealed a new service called Starlink Premium. 4,5 But matching Starlink Business's advertised download speeds of 500 Mbps is going to be tough and likely impossible for Viasat and HughesNet given their current technology. However, Starlink Business promises a stronger connection with prioritized bandwidth and weather-resistant satellite internet equipment.īoth HughesNet and Viasat plan to launch new satellites in the second half of 2022 that will provide internet speeds as fast as 150 Mbps as well as increased data capacity. Starlink’s service is still prone to service disruptions caused by a network that’s still in progress along with other connection issues that are inherent to low-Earth orbit technology. That said, currently Viasat has a reputation for more reliable service and dependable speeds. But with the recent addition of Starlink Business, Starlink blows Viasat out of the water by offering astounding 500 Mbps speeds. Although on paper it may seem Starlink has Viasat beat when it comes to speed, Viasat is not far behind with 100 Mbps.
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