Starlink's Cheapest Plan Vanishes Quickly

A budget-friendly internet plan from Starlink, priced at $40 per month for 100Mbps speeds, has been unexpectedly discontinued in many areas where it was recently offered. This plan, introduced on November 10, quickly disappeared as an option for users. While removed in some locations, it is reportedly still accessible to customers in Australia and Canada.

Reports suggest the plan was primarily available in regions with less network congestion. This strategic limitation likely stems from Starlink's known difficulties in maintaining optimal speeds when user density increases. Studies indicate a capacity limit of approximately 6.66 users per square mile before speeds begin to degrade below federal standards.

This move leaves customers with fewer low-cost options. Higher-tier plans, such as the Residential Lite at $80 for up to 250Mbps and the premium Residential plan at $120 for over 400Mbps, remain available in most suburban and rural areas. However, actual median speeds in the US have been observed to hover around 105Mbps.