Starlink Price Increase Australia: Every Plan, What You'll Pay, and How to Save
Starlink has announced price increases across all Australian plans, effective from your next billing cycle on or after 18 June 2026. Every Roam plan, every Residential plan, and Standby Mode are going up. Here's exactly what's changing, what you'll pay, and how to reduce the impact.
This guide covers Australian pricing only. Starlink Australia prices are different from the US and other markets - if you've seen US figures online, they don't apply here.
All prices in Australian dollars. Effective from billing cycle on or after 18 June 2026. New customers see updated prices immediately.
When Do the New Prices Start?
Starlink is rolling this out in two stages. If you're signing up as a new customer, you'll see the new prices immediately on starlink.com/au. Existing customers will see the increase applied to their first billing cycle on or after 18 June 2026. The exact date depends on when your billing cycle falls - check the Starlink app under Account for your next billing date.
What Starlink Said
Starlink's email to Australian customers stated: "Strong demand for Starlink reflects the value customers continue to see in the service. This adjustment supports ongoing improvements and investment in affordable, high-performance products and services as global operating costs continue to rise."
The price increases are global - not just Australia. The US, UK, and most international markets are seeing similar adjustments. Canada is reportedly the only major market not yet affected.
Roam Plans: What's Changing for Travellers
The Roam plans are where most Starlink Mini users sit, and they're taking the biggest hit in dollar terms.
Roam 100GB: $80 to $105/month (+$25)
This is the most popular plan among Australian travellers, caravanners, and farmers using Starlink Mini. A 31% increase - from $80 to $105 - is the largest percentage jump of any Roam plan. That's an extra $300 per year if you stay on Roam 100GB year-round.
The plan itself hasn't changed: you still get 100GB of high-speed data, with unlimited low-speed data (~0.5 Mbps) after you hit the cap. Speeds, in-motion support up to 160 km/h, and all other features remain the same.
Roam Unlimited: $195 to $210/month (+$15)
If you're on Roam Unlimited, the increase is smaller in percentage terms (8%), but it's still an extra $180 per year. Full-time travellers and heavy data users who rely on unlimited data won't have much choice but to absorb this one.
Standby Mode: $8.50 to $15/month (+$6.50)
This is the most painful increase percentage-wise. Standby Mode - which most travellers use during the months they're parked at home - is jumping 76% from $8.50 to $15 per month.
Standby Mode still provides unlimited low-speed data at ~0.5 Mbps (enough for WiFi calling, basic messaging, and emergency use), but at $15/month, some users may question whether it's worth keeping active versus simply cancelling and reactivating when they need it.
Important reminder: As of March 2026, Standby Mode does not work while the dish detects motion above 16 km/h. You need a Roam plan for in-motion use. Standby is for stationary use only - parked at home, at a campsite, or on the farm.
Annual Cost Impact: The Standby/Roam Switching Strategy
Many Australian travellers save money by switching between Roam (during travel months) and Standby (during home months). Here's how the price increase affects that strategy.
The switching strategy still saves money. Even with the increases, a seasonal traveller doing 4 months Roam + 8 months Standby ($540/year) saves $720 compared to Roam 100GB year-round ($1,260/year). The saving has actually increased in dollar terms because the Roam increase was proportionally larger than Standby.
Residential Max: Impact on Free Mini Users
Residential Max is going from $139 to $150 per month. If you're on this plan, you currently get a free Starlink Mini rental and 50% off Roam plans for the Mini.
The 50% Roam discount becomes even more valuable with these increases:
If you're already on Residential Max and use the free Mini for travel, you're still getting a better deal than buying a Mini outright and paying full Roam pricing. The discounted Roam 100GB at $52.50/month is now half the standard price of $105.
Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Farmers and Remote Workers on Roam 100GB
If you're running a Starlink Mini on a tractor, in a shearing shed, or mounted on a farm vehicle, you're almost certainly on Roam 100GB. The jump from $80 to $105 adds $300/year to your operating costs. For farmers who use Starlink as their primary connection in paddocks with no mobile coverage, there's no real alternative - you'll absorb the increase, but it stings.
Seasonal Caravanners on Standby/Roam Switching
The combined effect of both increases (+$25 on Roam, +$6.50 on Standby) hits seasonal travellers from both sides. A typical 4-month trip pattern goes from $388/year to $540/year - an extra $152. The switching strategy still saves money compared to keeping Roam active year-round, but the savings margin has compressed.
Full-Time Travellers on Roam Unlimited
The $15/month increase on Unlimited ($195 to $210) adds $180/year. Painful, but the smallest percentage increase of any plan. If you're already committed to full-time travel with unlimited data, there's nothing to switch to - the 100GB cap won't be enough for most heavy users.
Standby-Only Users Keeping the Account Active
If you're only using Standby Mode for emergency connectivity at a remote property - WiFi calling in a mobile blackspot, basic weather checks - the jump to $15/month ($180/year) might make you reconsider. Cancelling and reactivating when needed is free and instant through the app, though you lose the always-on emergency connectivity benefit.
How to Reduce the Impact
You can't avoid the price increase, but you can make sure you're not paying more than you need to.
1. Check If 100GB Is Actually Enough
Use our interactive Data Usage Calculator to estimate your monthly usage. Many users assume they need Unlimited but actually sit well under 100GB. At the new prices, the gap between Roam 100GB ($105) and Roam Unlimited ($210) is $105/month - if you can stay under 100GB, you'll save $1,260/year.
2. Enable Low Data Mode
The single biggest data saver. Low Data Mode (iPhone/Mac) or Data Saver (Android) or Metered Connection (Windows) reduces background data usage by 10-15GB per month for most users. That can be the difference between staying under 100GB and blowing past it.
3. Use Standby Mode Strategically
Even at $15/month, Standby is still $90/month cheaper than Roam 100GB. If you're home for 3+ months straight, switching to Standby during those months still saves money. The break-even point hasn't changed - any month you're not actively travelling, Standby saves you money.
4. Consider Residential Max If You're Also a Home User
If you have Starlink at home and travel with a Mini, Residential Max at $150/month gives you the free Mini rental plus 50% off Roam. At the new prices, Roam 100GB with the discount is $52.50/month compared to $105 standard. The maths can work out in your favour, especially if you travel 4+ months per year.
Use our Plan Change Calculator to calculate the exact pro-rata cost of switching plans mid-cycle.
5. Cancel Instead of Standby: The $180/Year Question
This is the big one. At $15/month, Standby Mode costs $180/year - and for Roam users, there's a strong argument for cancelling entirely and reactivating when you need it.
Here's what Starlink's own help centre says about Roam reactivation:
Roam plans can be reactivated at any time. Starlink confirms: "You can reactivate a Roam plan at any time after canceling or using Standby Mode." There is no waitlist for Roam plans - that only applies to Residential plans in high-demand areas. For Starlink Mini users on Roam, you can cancel and come back whenever you want.
What you keep when you cancel: Your hardware (you own it), your account (stays on file), and the ability to reactivate at any time. You just stop paying.
What you lose: The always-on low-speed connection. No WiFi calling in mobile blackspots, no emergency messaging, no weather checks. Your dish is a brick until you reactivate.
How to Cancel Your Roam Plan
Via the Starlink website (most reliable method):
- Go to starlink.com and log into your account
- Select Subscriptions, then select your Roam service line
- Select Manage in the Service Plan box
- Click Cancel Service (or Pause Service if you want Standby instead)
- Starlink will show you alternatives before allowing cancellation - review and proceed
- Confirm the cancellation
Your service continues until the end of your current billing period, then stops. You won't be charged again until you reactivate.
Via the Starlink app: Some users report difficulty finding the cancel option in the app. If you can't locate it, use the website method above - it's the most reliable way to manage your account.
How to Reactivate When You're Ready to Travel
- Log into your account at starlink.com or open the Starlink app
- Go to Your Subscription from the Home tab
- Select Manage next to your Service Plan
- Click Activate Plan and choose your desired Roam plan
- Your first bill is charged immediately on a pro-rata basis for the remaining days in the billing cycle
Full-speed internet is typically restored within 2-5 minutes of reactivation.
The bottom line on cancel vs Standby: If you're on a Roam plan and have mobile coverage at home, cancelling saves you $120-$180/year with zero risk - you can reactivate Roam anytime. If you're in a genuine mobile blackspot and rely on Standby for emergency WiFi calling, the $15/month is still worth it for safety. Know your situation and choose accordingly.
What About the New Roam 300GB Plan?
In the US, Starlink recently launched a Roam 300GB plan at USD $80/month. This plan sits between the 100GB and Unlimited tiers and was not included in the price increases - it's a brand new offering.
As of this writing, the Roam 300GB plan has not yet appeared for Australian accounts. If and when it launches in Australia, it could become an attractive middle ground - especially for users who consistently exceed 100GB but don't need truly unlimited data. We'll update this article when we have confirmation on Australian availability and pricing.
What Hasn't Changed
A few things worth noting that remain the same:
Hardware pricing: The Starlink Mini kit is still $599 (or $399 on current promotional pricing). No changes to hardware costs have been announced.
Plan features: All plan features remain identical - data allowances, speed tiers, in-motion support, and international roaming are unchanged. You're paying more for the same service.
No contracts: All Starlink plans remain month-to-month with no lock-in. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time through the app.
Firmware updates: Starlink dish and router firmware updates remain zero-rated and don't count toward your data cap.
Billing is UTC: Your billing cycle, data cap resets, and plan changes all operate on UTC midnight - not local Australian time. UTC is 10 hours behind AEST and 11 hours behind AEDT.
Our Tools - Updated for New Pricing
We're updating all of our interactive tools to reflect the new pricing:
Timeline and What to Do Now
You don't need to do anything immediately. The price changes take effect from your first billing cycle on or after 18 June 2026. Here's a sensible timeline:
Now: Check your current plan and billing date in the Starlink app (Account section). Review your data usage over the last few months to see which plan makes sense at the new prices.
Before 18 June: If you want to switch plans (for example, dropping from Unlimited to 100GB, or activating Standby for months you won't travel), make the change before your billing cycle hits. Plan changes are instant and take effect immediately.
After 18 June: Your next bill will reflect the new pricing. No action required - it happens automatically.
Bottom line: Starlink remains the only viable option for high-speed internet in most of regional and remote Australia. The price increases are unwelcome, but for anyone who relies on satellite connectivity for work, safety, or staying connected in areas with no mobile coverage, the service is still worth it. Use the tools and strategies above to make sure you're on the right plan and not paying more than you need to.
Last updated: 17 May 2026. Prices shown are in Australian dollars and sourced from official Starlink customer notification emails. This article will be updated if the Roam 300GB plan becomes available in Australia.