SpaceX has started sending invitations to select customers in the US to pre-order the Starlink Mini 2 satellite terminal. As reported by ixbt, instead of the expected $250 for the "dish" itself, the company is offering the device as part of a $1,000 kit plus taxes. The offer is addressed to invited buyers and includes a one-year subscription to satellite internet under the Roam Unlimited plan.
What's Included in the Kit
The $1,000 price tag includes the Starlink Mini 2 terminal itself, a USB-C power cable, a removable battery, and a one-year Roam Unlimited subscription. According to Starlink's own estimates, the annual service cost for this plan is $2,100. Thus, as part of the special offer, the customer gets internet at roughly half price, with the "dish" effectively provided as a bonus.
Pre-order Terms and Delivery Schedule
To place a pre-order, a refundable deposit of $100 is required. The remaining $900 will be charged once the device ships. The first shipments are expected in mid-December. Starlink emphasizes that the kit price and the year of service are part of a special offer available only to invited buyers.
Roam Unlimited Plan Features
The Roam Unlimited subscription allows users to access the internet on the go at speeds up to 160 km/h, as well as take the terminal abroad for up to 30 days per trip. This makes the device targeted at travelers and users who need mobile satellite access away from home.
Separate Promotion for New Users
Concurrently, Starlink has launched a separate promotion: when signing up for the Roam plan before November 30, new customers receive a 30% discount, with service costs starting at $38.5 per month instead of $55. The offer is not available in all regions and applies only to new users.
Official Device Price Not Yet Announced
Earlier, mentions of a $250 price tag for the Starlink Mini 2 were found in the company's website code, but the official cost of the terminal has not been announced. Therefore, the $1,000 kit price is not yet a retail price for the device, but rather a special offer for invited buyers, and final terms may be subject to change.
