Best satellite internet of 2023: Starlink and alternatives

Features:

• Starlink requires a one-time equipment fee of $599 for the standard service and $2,500 for the Premium service
• Provides two simple plans to choose from, starting at $110 per month.
• Users who exceed the Priority Access data usage limit of 1TB will be switched to Basic Access
• Does not require you to sign a contract, allowing them to cancel their service at any time without incurring additional charges

A new name — but a big name. Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts through the confusing raft of options offered by other companies and has just two plans: Starlink 1TB and Starlink Premium 1TB, priced at $110 per month and $135 per month, respectively. Customers who exceed the Priority Access data usage limit of 1TB will then be switched to Basic Access.

For heavy users, Starlink is a no-brainer option. However, customers should note that they have to pay for the hardware upfront, unlike other providers that offer free equipment. There is a one-time equipment fee of $599 for Starlink and $2,500 for Starlink Premium. 

There is no contract, though. 

Customers can cancel their service at any time without incurring additional charges. So, despite the upfront costs, Starlink is still an attractive option for many. It’s available in select regions in the US, Canada, and abroad, and the company has nearly half a million customers and is active on all continents.