SpaceX Starlink Mini is Here

SpaceX has unveiled Starlink Mini, a portable version of its satellite internet product small enough to fit inside a backpack. 

Early Starlink customers received invitations to purchase the Starlink Mini kit for $599, as seen in documents viewed by TechCrunch. This price is $100 higher than the standard Starlink kit. Additionally, customers have the option to add Mini Roam service to their existing plan for an extra $30 per month, though data usage is capped at 50 gigabytes per month. 

A residential Starlink customer on the standard service plan would thus spend $150 per month if they opted for the Mini Roam service. SpaceX expressed its aim to reduce the kit’s price in the future. Currently, there is no standalone Mini Roam plan. 

“Our goal is to reduce the price of Starlink for those around the world where connectivity has been unaffordable or completely unavailable,” the invitation stated. “But in regions with high usage, where Starlink Mini places additional demand on the satellite network, we are offering a limited number of the Starlink Mini Kits to start for $599.” 

The Mini antenna is notably lightweight, weighing about 2.5 pounds with the kickstand, making it roughly 60% lighter than a standard Starlink dish. The service offers maximum download speeds of over 100 Mbps. 

The first Starlink Minis are expected to arrive sometime in July. This option is likely to appeal to travelers, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk mentioned on X that the Mini could be “a great low-cost option for a good backup Internet connection if your landline goes out.” 

Starlink, SpaceX’s popular satellite internet product, is powered by over 6,000 satellites currently in orbit. The service has more than 3 million customers across 100 countries.