Key Takeaways
1. SpaceX launched a $40/month Starlink plan offering 100Mbps speeds, but it has since disappeared from their website and app.
2. Users reported the plan’s unavailability on Reddit, highlighting issues with reverting back to the cheaper option after upgrades.
3. The plan had limited availability in select US areas, likely due to high demand exceeding network capacity.
4. Customers are now required to choose the regular Residential plan at $120/month for speeds over 400Mbps, or the $80/month Residential Lite plan for up to 250Mbps.
5. The $40 Residential plan is still available in Australia and Canada, and there is hope it may return to the US market.
SpaceX recently introduced its most affordable Starlink plan in select areas of the US last month, but this offering has since vanished from both its website and app. Priced at $40 per month, this residential plan limited download speeds to 100Mbps and was notable for being cheaper compared to other plans.
Disappearance of the Plan
Starlink users in the US have reported on Reddit that the 100Mbps Residential option is no longer accessible on Starlink’s website or app. One user recounted their situation, saying, “I upgraded because I was having a lot of family over for Thanksgiving and now I can’t go back to the 40 dollar a month option.” We also observed earlier this week that the plan was no longer available for new customers in certain areas of Nebraska where it was previously on offer. Customers also noticed it was available in parts of Illinois and Nevada before it was withdrawn.
Limited Availability
The 100Mbps plan had limited reach, appearing only in a few locations where Starlink likely had extra network capacity. Some users think that the rush from both new and existing subscribers to grab the deal might have led to Starlink hitting capacity in those areas. The plan was appealing due to its low price while limiting speeds to 100Mbps.
Now, US customers must opt for the regular Residential plan, which typically costs $120 a month and promises speeds exceeding 400Mbps. The Residential Lite plan is still available in most suburban and rural areas across the US for $80 per month, with download speeds of up to 250Mbps.
International Offers
Interestingly, Starlink continues to provide the $40 Residential plan for users in Australia and Canada. The official customer support site still references the 100Mbps option. If you were eager to try out the Residential 100Mbps plan, it might be wise to keep checking Starlink’s website, as it could potentially return.
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