Starlink Mini & Roam Plans Explained: Pricing, Speeds & What You Get

Starlink is pushing its portable internet lineup harder than ever. The company's Mini and Roam service plans are built for people who need reliable connectivity away from home — RV travelers, remote workers, overlanders, and anyone who's ever lost signal at the worst possible moment. Here's a complete breakdown of what each plan actually offers and what it costs.

The Hardware: Starlink Mini

All Roam plans are compatible with the compact Starlink Mini dish — the hardware that makes the whole portable setup possible. At 298.5 x 259 x 38.5 mm and just 1.1 kg (2.4 lb), it fits in a backpack. The kit is priced at $249.99, though new Roam customers may qualify for an activation discount bringing it to $199. It includes a built-in Wi-Fi 5 router, draws 25–40W on average (compatible with off-grid power), is IP67-rated, and handles winds above 96 kph and snow loads up to 25mm per hour. Orientation requires manual pointing — no motorized tracking.

Download speeds range from 50–300+ Mbps in real-world use. HD streaming and video calls work reliably; 4K streaming and competitive gaming are less consistent.

The Four Roam Plans, Side by Side

1. Roam 100GB — $50/month

The entry-level Roam plan and the most affordable on-the-go option Starlink offers. You get 100GB of high-speed data per month — a meaningful upgrade from the 50GB cap that was in place before January 2026, when Starlink doubled the allowance at no extra cost. Once you hit 100GB, service continues at low speed (suitable for calls and basic messaging) with no option to purchase additional high-speed blocks. Speeds run 65–260 Mbps within the cap. No contract required.

2. Roam Unlimited — $165/month

Unlimited data with no monthly cap, at speeds up to 260 Mbps. The trade-off: during peak hours in congested areas, Roam Unlimited traffic is deprioritized behind residential subscribers. For most travelers this is rarely an issue, but in densely populated areas or at large events, you may notice slowdowns. Still the most practical plan for full-time travelers or remote workers who can't afford to run out of data mid-month.

3. Regional Roam — $150/month

Unlimited data, but coverage is limited to your home continent. If you're road-tripping across the US, Canada, or Mexico and don't need global reach, this plan saves $50/month versus Global Roam. Speeds are deprioritized behind local residential customers, same as the Unlimited plan. A solid middle-ground for North American travelers who occasionally cross borders.

4. Global Roam — $200/month

The top-tier option: unlimited data with worldwide coverage across all 150+ countries and territories where Starlink is active. Deprioritized behind local residential users in each country. One important limitation — continuous international use is capped at two months per trip. After that, you need to return to your home country to keep the service active. Designed for international travelers, sailors, and expedition teams rather than everyday commuters.

Features Shared Across All Roam Plans

A few things apply regardless of which Roam tier you choose. All plans support in-motion use at speeds up to 100 mph — meaning the dish stays connected while you're driving, not just parked. Coastal and inland water use (rivers, lakes) is included. You can pause service at any time; Standby Mode keeps low-speed access active for $5/month, which is useful for seasonal users who don't want to fully cancel. No long-term contracts on any plan.

Plan	Price/mo	Data	Coverage
Roam 100GB	$50	100GB high-speed	Home country
Roam Unlimited	$165	Unlimited	Home country
Regional Roam	$150	Unlimited	Home continent
Global Roam	$200	Unlimited	150+ countries

The January 2026 data doubling on the 100GB plan — no price increase, just more headroom — signals that Starlink is actively competing for mobile users rather than treating Roam as a premium afterthought. For Tesla owners who already use their vehicles as mobile offices or take extended road trips, pairing a Starlink Mini with an off-grid power setup is increasingly practical. The hardware cost is a one-time $199–$249; the recurring plan cost is the real commitment to weigh against your actual usage patterns.

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