SpaceX has offered 12-month residential Starlink plans in several countries, which include a free satellite dish and router, which typically cost $349 in the U.S. Consumers have 30 days to test the connection quality, and if it’s not good enough, they can return the kit for a full refund.
After the test period, special terms of service come into effect. If you change your address or cancel the service, you will have to pay a penalty based on the cost of the equipment in proportion to the remaining period. In some areas where the demand for Starlink satellite Internet services is particularly high, a one-time surcharge of about $ 100 may be required.
Some subscribers may benefit from the new plan — as may the provider itself, which has calculated that attracting new customers by lowering the barrier to entry can offset losses on equipment. The 12-month plan has quietly appeared in several countries over the past month — it is currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as most European countries. In Croatia, the offer is only valid for the smaller, slower Starlink Mini kit.