Starlink’s Vanishing $40 Plan Leaves Users Reaching for the Sky

SpaceX has removed the most affordable plan for Starlink users in the U.S. from its website and mobile app. This refers to the Residential plan costing $40 per month, which capped download speeds at 100 Mbps and was launched just a month ago in select regions of the country.

Users observed the plan’s disappearance after it stopped appearing on Starlink.com and in the app. Some subscribers complained that after switching to a more expensive plan, they could no longer revert to the $40 version. Previously, this plan was available in specific areas of Nebraska, Illinois, and Nevada. Users believe the cheapest plan was offered only in regions with excess network capacity. It is speculated that high demand from new and existing subscribers quickly exhausted available bandwidth, leading SpaceX to discontinue the offer.

As of now, customers in the U.S. have access to the standard Residential plan for $120 per month with speeds over 400 Mbps, and the Residential Lite plan for $80 with advertised speeds up to 250 Mbps. However, in Australia and Canada, the $40 plan is still offered.

According to recent customer reviews, subscribers have been largely satisfied with Starlink’s service quality, but some express concerns over the lack of entry-level plans and unexpected cost hikes. The discontinuation might reflect Starlink’s focus on optimizing network performance or reallocating resources strategically, possibly aligning with SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand satellite deployments for broader global service coverage. Users have noted improved reliability and faster connection stabilization as a part of technological advancements in the Starlink infrastructure.