SpaceX Introduces $40 Starlink Plan with 100Mbps Speed Cap

As of November 14th, 2025, SpaceX has quietly unveiled a new, more affordable Starlink internet plan. The Residential 100Mbps plan, priced at $40 per month, is significantly cheaper than the company's existing Residential and Residential Lite options, which cost $120 and $80 per month, respectively, in the United States.

The trade-off for the lower price is a cap on download speeds, which are limited to 100Mbps. However, the plan still offers unlimited data and no restrictions on upload speeds. SpaceX says the Residential 100Mbps plan is "designed as a simpler option for smaller households that don't require the higher throughput" of the other Starlink plans.

While the Residential and Residential Lite plans are advertised to deliver broadband speeds of 400Mbps and close to 250Mbps, respectively, the new 100Mbps plan is intended for more basic internet needs, such as web browsing, video calls, and HD streaming. SpaceX notes that the plan is not suitable for "heavy users or large households with multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth activities."

Interestingly, the Residential 100Mbps plan is currently only available in certain parts of the US, with reports of it being offered in areas like Nebraska, Minnesota, and Nevada. SpaceX plans to allow existing Starlink subscribers to switch to the new plan, but only if it's an available option in their account.

The introduction of the Residential 100Mbps plan could help SpaceX attract more customers to Starlink, especially in areas where the satellite internet service faces less congestion. The new offering will also allow the company to better compete with traditional US internet service providers, which typically charge around $80 per month for similar speeds.