You get $100. So do I.
Starlink pays both of us, as cash or service credit, when you order through my referral link and stay two months. Same price either way.
Look for the green $100 banner on Starlink's page, then finish your order in that same tab. How the $100 works
Starlink's US Residential plans start at $55 a month for 100 Mbps, $85 for 200 Mbps and $130 for Residential Max. Those are the "service starting at" prices on starlink.com when I checked on 6 October 2026. All three include unlimited data; prices and hardware cost vary by address.
Below is what each plan includes according to Starlink's own pages, what I don't know yet about my own costs, and how the $100 referral fits in.
The three US Residential plans
| Plan | Starting price | What Starlink lists |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 100 Mbps | $55/mo | Download capped at 100 Mbps; upload up to 15–35 Mbps; unlimited data. Available in select areas. |
| Residential 200 Mbps | $85/mo | Download capped at 200 Mbps; upload up to 15–35 Mbps; unlimited data; Gen 3 Wi-Fi 6 router; free professional home installation. Available in select areas. |
| Residential Max | $130/mo | Typical downloads up to 400+ Mbps; upload up to 20–40 Mbps; unlimited data; highest Residential network priority at busy hours; free professional home installation; eligible for an optional Starlink Mini kit for travel. |
Sources: Starlink's Residential page for prices and inclusions, and the Help Center article "What are the Residential plans?" for speeds. Starlink notes that the speeds it lists are maximums, aren't guaranteed, and slow down when the network is congested. The 100 and 200 Mbps plans may also be slower than Max during peak hours.
What the price page doesn't settle
The hardware. Starlink's Residential page says there's no upfront hardware cost in select areas. It didn't show me a kit price; that appears when you put your address into the order. The older 12-month commitment that came with a free kit is discontinued for new activations, according to the Help Center.
Your address. Starlink says plans, pricing and promotions vary by location and account type, and some plans only exist in select areas. If a plan doesn't appear when you enter your address, it isn't offered there. I checked these prices signed in to my own account from Maryland, so treat them as a starting point, not a quote.
The trial. Starlink offers a 30-day trial with a full refund if you're not satisfied, which takes most of the risk out of finding out whether your sky is clear enough.
What I pay
I'm on the standard Residential plan with a roof-mounted dish I installed myself in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. It measured 100 Mbps down and 15 up on 26 September 2026, and it has stayed up through Chesapeake Bay storms.
Which plan to pick
Starlink's own guidance: Residential 100 Mbps for 1–3 person households doing browsing, video calls and streaming; 200 Mbps for small to medium households with moderate use; Max for large households, heavy users, gaming and big downloads. You can change plans later, subject to availability, and upgrading to Max takes effect immediately.
One honest note from someone who likes the product: if fiber serves your address, take it. I explain why on my "Don't buy Starlink if…" page.
Where the $100 referral fits
There's no Starlink promo code. The only standing discount is the referral program: order through a referral link and you and the person who referred you each get $100 in the US, as cash or service credit. Starlink shows a green banner confirming it when you open the link. You pay the first month as normal, and the $100 is issued once you have been subscribed for two months. On the $55 plan that is close to two months of service; on Residential Max it is less than one. If the credit doesn't show up, here's what to check.
Common questions
What people ask me about this
How much does Starlink cost per month?
In the US, Starlink's Residential plans start at $55 a month for Residential 100 Mbps, $85 for Residential 200 Mbps and $130 for Residential Max. Those are the "service starting at" prices on starlink.com, checked 6 October 2026. Starlink says pricing varies by location and account type, so check your own address.
Do you have to pay for the Starlink dish?
It depends on your address. Starlink's Residential page says there is no upfront hardware cost in select areas. Elsewhere the kit price is shown when you enter your address at checkout. The older 12-month commitment offer that included a free kit is discontinued for new activations, according to Starlink's Help Center.
Is there a Starlink promo code or discount?
There is no Starlink coupon code — Starlink does not issue them, and any site advertising one is guessing. The only standing discount is the referral program: order through someone's referral link and you and the person who referred you each get $100 in the US, as cash or service credit. There is no code to type at checkout; the link does it, and Starlink shows a green banner confirming the $100 when the page opens. Mine is https://starlink.com?referral=RC-586189-74623-26 — the price is identical either way. You pay your first month as normal, and the $100 is issued once you have been subscribed for two months.
Can I try Starlink before committing?
Yes. Starlink's Residential page offers a 30-day trial: if you're not satisfied within 30 days, you get a full refund.
Does every Starlink Residential plan have unlimited data?
Yes. Starlink's Help Center says all Residential plans include unlimited data. The plans differ in speed caps, upload speeds, Wi-Fi equipment and network priority during busy hours.
See the price at your address
Starlink shows your plans and hardware price once you enter your address. Ordering through my link gets you $100, as cash or service credit — and I get the same.
Look for the green $100 banner when Starlink's page opens — that confirms the code took. You pay month one as normal; the $100 is issued once you have been subscribed for two months. Finish your order in the same tab — the referral can be lost if you close it and come back later. Here's the full timeline.
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