SpaceX Launches Starlink Mini: Features, Prices, and Availability

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Key Takeaways

  • SpaceX launched the Starlink Mini, a portable internet solution, available for $599 with deliveries starting in July.
  • Key features include being 63% lighter than the standard dish, an integrated WiFi router, lower power consumption, and maximum download speeds over 100 Mbps.
  • International rollout includes availability in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama, with plans for future expansion to more markets.

SpaceX has launched the Starlink Mini, a new portable internet solution, inviting early customers to purchase the kit.

SpaceX has sent the offer in an email campaign. It was first spotted by Redditors at r/Starlink.

Orders are going live… Got the invite.
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The Starlink Mini Kit is available for $599, offering a lightweight and portable alternative to the standard Starlink dish. Customers can add the Mini Roam service to their Residential plan for an extra $30 monthly. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in July.

Starlink Mini Features and Specifications

Key features of the Starlink Mini include:

  • 63% lighter than the standard Starlink dish.
  • Integrated WiFi router, lower power consumption, a DC power input, and maximum download speeds exceeding 100 Mbps.
  • Compact design, fitting easily into a backpack and slightly larger than a piece of paper.
  • Operational in temperatures from -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F).

Starlink Mini Prices and Plans

In the United States, the Starlink Mini is an add-on to existing Residential plans. At $599, the kit is $100 more expensive than the standard dish.

The additional Mini Roam service costs $30 per month and provides up to 50GB of mobile data, with additional data available at $1 per GB.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted the quick setup time for the Starlink Mini, stating it takes under five minutes.

International Rollout

The Starlink Mini is already available in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama, where it can be purchased with Mini Service or Mobile-Regional Service plans. These regions do not impose data or speed caps, although in-motion and ocean use are prohibited.

Future Expansion

SpaceX aims to make Starlink more affordable globally, especially in areas with limited or too expensive internet access.

Due to increased satellite network usage, the Starlink Mini will initially be offered at a higher price in high-demand regions like the US. SpaceX plans to expand the availability of the Starlink Mini to more markets in the future.