Starlink is now offering its satellite internet kit for free on a new plan but not everyone can get it

Date:
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:07:09 +0000

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Starlink has dropped the fee for its hardware, but there are a few catches.

FULL STORY ======================================================================You can now get Starlinks setup hardware for free This requires a 12-month commitment to the internet service Theres plenty of small print, and not everyone can
get it

When you subscribe to a Starlink internet package, you normally need to pay for the cost of your new dish and router. That can be pricey, as that tech comes to $349 in the US. But a new plan from Starlink could see you get those items for absolutely nothing, potentially making it one of the best internet deals around.

The change comes as part of Starlinks 12-month Standard Kit residential plan. Youll still need to pay the regular monthly fee for your service, but eliminating the cost for the actual hardware could net you some significant savings.

Announcing the change on X , Starlink said that the new option would be available in select markets. That means youll need to check whether youre actually eligible for this discount based on where you live. To do so, head
to Starlinks website , enter your address, then select Order Now to see if youre covered. A lower barrier to entry (Image credit: Starlink)

Starlinks offer might seem like a good deal, but there are some caveats to be aware of. For one thing, you only get the kit for free if you commit to a 12-month plan youll need to pay the full figure if you opt for the companys month-to-month no commitment plan.

As well as that, Starlink charges a Change Fee if you change your address, cancel your service, dont pay your bill on time, try to transfer your service to someone else, or cancel your service during the 30-day trial but dont return your kit. If any one of those scenarios occurs, youll be charged the full $349 for the dish and router, although that figure is pro-rated based on how far through your 12-month commitment you are.

That means youll need to think carefully about whether this option is right for you.

Still, if it is, it could save you a heap of cash on the hardware you need
for Starlink service. Presumably, Starlink has decided that lowering the cost of entry is worth it in order to increase subscriber numbers and thats good news if you were already considering signing up. You might also like What is Starlink? How to get the satellite service for free on your phone with T-Mobile, plus everything you need to know Starlink review Best broadband and TV deals in April 2025



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