Where to buy Starlink

Starlink kit prices by store

Buy direct or from a store?

For the Mini, buy direct. Starlink’s $149 price is $100 below every major retailer, and it is the lowest the Mini has sold for in the US. Starlink describes it as a sale from the usual $249 with no end date, so the gap may close.

The exception is Best Buy’s in-store activation offer. At select stores, Best Buy gives a $150 coupon on the Standard kit and $100 on the Mini when a Blue Shirt activates your Starlink service in the store, through Dec 31, 2026. That brings the Standard kit to about $199.99, the cheapest way to buy one outright, and the Mini to about $149.99, the same as buying direct. Call your store first to confirm it takes part, and remember the plan is still billed by Starlink. Some Best Buy listings have also shown the Standard kit as a Top Deal at $229.99, so check the price on the day.

For the Standard kit, the list price is $349 almost everywhere. A store can still be the better buy if you want it today with in-store pickup, want to return it in person, or want to pay with a store card or gift card. Starlink gives a 30-day return window on direct orders; store return policies vary, so check before you buy.

Whichever you pick, it is the same hardware. You activate it in the Starlink app and choose a service plan there.

Which Starlink kit do you need?

For a house, start with the Standard kit and check whether Starlink offers the $0 rental at your address before you buy anything. For travel, the Mini is the better fit and the cheaper one right now. Our Starlink Mini guide covers speeds, power and Roam plans, and the Starlink review covers Residential.

Rent or buy Starlink equipment?

In select areas, Starlink rents the Residential kit for $0 up front and $0 a month. Where that’s offered, renting is usually the better deal: you pay nothing for hardware, and if the dish fails Starlink replaces it. The catch is that you must send the kit back if you cancel, and some rental offers come with a minimum term, so read the terms at checkout.

The Mini is a purchase only; there is no rental. If you live somewhere Starlink doesn’t offer the rental, buying the Standard kit is the only option, and Best Buy’s coupon is the cheapest route.

What comes in the box

Everything you need to get online is included; you don’t need a separate modem or router. Mounts, longer cables and an Ethernet adapter are extras, covered under accessories below. A service plan is billed separately by Starlink.

Can you take Starlink anywhere?

It depends on the plan, not the kit. Residential is for one service address, and you need to update the address in your account if you move. Roam plans are built for travel: you can use the dish anywhere Starlink offers Roam, including abroad on the higher tier. The Mini is the easiest kit to carry, but the Standard kit works on Roam too.

For new-customer offers, see current Starlink deals. For the Mini in detail, see our Starlink Mini guide.

Listings to avoid

Searching “Starlink” brings up dozens of listings that cost far more than the official price. Most fall into a few groups:

• “Region unlocked” or “international version” Minis at $340–$1,260. US kits already work on Roam plans abroad; the markup buys nothing.
• Used kits, especially “account lock” lots. A kit still tied to someone else’s account can’t be activated until they release it.
• “Includes airtime plan” bundles from business resellers. These package a kit with a business plan, cases or mounts at $300–$2,100. Fine for fleets, poor value for a household.
• Rentals and kit lookalikes. Some listings at $30–$50 are day rentals or accessory kits, not the dish.

If a price is above Starlink’s own, buy from Starlink. If it is far below, it is probably used, locked or not the dish.

What it costs after you buy the kit

Over a year, the plan costs several times the kit. On Residential, compare against what else reaches your address first: Starlink vs. T-Mobile Home Internet and Starlink vs. cable do the math.

Accessories worth buying

The Mini’s built-in router and the Standard kit’s Router 3 are enough for most homes and campsites. Add-ons that are worth it:

• A USB-C to DC cable to run the Mini from a power bank or a car’s USB-C port.
• A mount or hard case for travel. Starlink’s own wall mount is about $67 at Walmart.
• A Starlink Ethernet adapter if you want a wired connection to a computer or your own router.
• For a large home, the Starlink Gen 3 mesh router (about $120 at Best Buy) or another mesh system.

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