Key Takeaways
1. Starlink has reduced the price of its Performance dish by $500, now available for $999 until July 7 or while supplies last.
2. The upgraded Performance Kit is designed to be more durable and has a lifespan of 10 years, even in harsh weather.
3. The new Performance dish will support gigabit Internet speeds, while the current version is limited to around 400 Mbps.
4. Starlink plans to launch its V3 satellites in 2026, which will enable gigabit speeds and lower ping rates for better performance.
5. The discounted Performance kit does not include a router and may have shipping delays of up to two weeks.
After a $100 price cut on the $499 Starlink Mini Kit, which is available until July 7, Starlink has now slashed the price of its durable Performance dish by a hefty $500 for the same timeframe.
Performance Dish Price Drop
While the deal on the Starlink Mini dish isn’t too remarkable, as it can be found for $315 on Amazon, the 33% discount on the Performance dish might attract the attention of the enterprise clients it aims for. Instead of the usual price of $1499, Starlink is offering the Performance dish at $999 until July 7 or until supplies run out, likely to make way for the upgraded version priced at $1,999. Starlink’s business service plans start at $65, so the main expense is the kit itself.
Features of the New Kit
The upgraded Starlink Performance Kit features a tougher model that can handle vibrations from a rocket landing, and it boasts a lifespan estimate of 10 years even in tough weather. Although the current Performance dish has just received a $500 price reduction, it still comes with a 2-year warranty. However, durability isn’t the only perk of its pricier successor.
The latest Performance dish edition is the first piece of Starlink hardware that supports gigabit Internet speeds, while the existing kit caps at around 400 Mbps.
Future Technology
The dish is a bit ahead of its time, as Starlink won’t activate the gigabit network until it launches its V3 satellite generation in 2026. The third generation satellites are the size of a Boeing 737 when their solar panels are fully extended, and will require the upcoming Mars-ready Starship 3 rocket for deployment.
These V3 satellites not only have a throughput of 1 Tbps each, which is 10 times the capacity of the current V2 satellites, but they will also be placed in a lower orbit to provide lower ping rates, which is ideal for gaming.
Caveats for Buyers
Starlink does mention that the discounted Performance kit does not come with a router and that shipping could be delayed by as much as two weeks. However, businesses looking to save $500 on their purchase might not mind the wait, especially since the gigabit Internet network won’t be operational until 2026.
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