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Starlink charges $10 monthly hardware fee in move away from one-time purchases
Starlink, SpaceX’s top moneymaker, also raised service prices by $5 to $10.
TL;DR
- Starlink now charges a $10 monthly rental fee for hardware, previously sold for a one-time cost.
- This fee is in addition to recent internet service price increases of $5 to $10 per month.
- Hardware rental is available in select countries for Residential service plans and prevents service pausing.
- Customers can still purchase hardware, either by switching from rental via a support ticket or by buying from retailers.
- Starlink's hardware pricing has varied significantly since its 2020 launch, including promotional offers and regional adjustments.