SpaceX has quietly raised prices on most Starlink Residential and Roam plans in the United States, effective immediately for new subscribers. Existing customers will see the higher rates on their bills on or after June 18, 2026 — giving current subscribers roughly a month's notice before the change hits their wallets.
The Residential tier now runs $55/month for the 100 Mbps plan (up $5), $85/month for 200 Mbps (up $5), and $130/month for the 400+ Mbps tier (up $10). Roam plans follow a similar pattern, with the 100 GB option climbing $5 to $55/month. The increases are modest in absolute terms but mark another step up from the pricing that made Starlink's early reputation as an aggressive value play in rural broadband.
For context, Starlink has periodically adjusted pricing since its beta days — sometimes upward, occasionally downward in competitive markets. This round appears focused squarely on the US residential base, where the network has matured and capacity constraints in dense suburban areas have eased with continued satellite launches. Whether the increases reflect rising operational costs, improved service quality justifying a premium, or simply a market-rate correction is unclear from SpaceX's side — the company has not issued a public statement explaining the rationale.
If you're a current subscriber and want to avoid the June 18 billing change, it's worth checking whether locking in a longer-term plan or switching tiers makes financial sense before that date. For our broader SpaceX coverage, including Starlink hardware and service updates, check the dedicated tag.
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