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SpaceX Adjusts Starlink for Sailors: New Plan, Higher Ocean Rates
28 Aug
Summary
- Starlink introduces a new $185/month Personal Maritime plan.
- The plan offers unlimited data in territorial waters worldwide.
- Ocean Mode usage beyond 12 nautical miles increases to $6 per GB.
SpaceX has introduced a new Starlink plan designed specifically for small boat owners who travel internationally. This "Personal Maritime" plan costs $185 per month and provides unlimited data for use within 12 nautical miles of coastlines globally.
This new offering addresses complaints from the maritime community regarding previous restrictions on roaming and higher costs. Starlink had previously limited international use of its Roam Unlimited plan and discontinued its Global Roam service.
The Personal Maritime plan is intended for small personal vessels and cannot be used on watercraft over 40 feet in length or on land. To subscribe, users must provide vessel details, including name, flag, length, and registration.
However, the plan includes an increase in the cost of "Ocean Mode," which enables service beyond 12 nautical miles from the coast. This usage will now be charged at $6 per GB, a significant rise from the previous $2 per GB rate, a change that will also affect Roam Unlimited users starting September 27th.
