Starlink's two $55 plans come with very different limits for RVers, RVtravel.com reports
One plan offers unlimited data at a fixed address. The other travels with you but slows down after 100GB. Both cost the same each month.
Starlink has two internet plans that each cost $55 a month, and they work very differently for people who live or travel in RVs, according to RVtravel.com.
The site reported that the Residential 100 Mbps plan gives unlimited data with download speeds capped at 100 Mbps, but only at a registered service address. The Roam 100GB plan is built for travelers. It includes 100 gigabytes of high-speed data each month, followed by unlimited low-speed service.
For RVers, the choice comes down to whether they stay put or keep moving. RVtravel.com said Residential could appeal to people who spend the winter at one campground. Moving under that plan means changing the registered address, subject to availability, or switching to an eligible Roam plan. The outlet said Roam is the practical choice for people who move often between campgrounds.
There are other catches, according to the report. Starlink says Residential availability varies by region and address, and if the $55 offer does not appear for a location, it is not currently available there. Starlink Mini generally uses Roam service in the United States, and the outlet warned readers not to assume an existing Mini can be switched to the $55 Residential plan.
Both plans generally offer Standby Mode, currently $10 a month in the United States. RVtravel.com said Standby Mode does not reserve capacity at a Residential customer's address, so restarting service could be difficult if the area fills up. The advertised monthly prices also do not necessarily include the cost of equipment.
Some important details remain unclear. Starlink does not publish a specific number for how slow Roam service gets after the 100GB runs out, the outlet reported. Customers posting on Reddit have described reduced download speeds of roughly 500 kilobits per second to 1 megabit per second. RVtravel.com stressed that these are individual experiences, not guaranteed speeds.
Starlink says the slower connection can handle basic email, calls and texts, but video streaming, large downloads and video calls may be limited, according to the report. Customers who need more high-speed data can look at higher-priced Roam plans, including 300GB and Unlimited options.
The outlet also said Starlink has been offering some Residential customers a Mini rental, but who qualifies for that promotion is still uncertain.
RVtravel.com advised readers to check Starlink's current offers for their location, whether their equipment is compatible and how much data they expect to use before signing up.
