STARLINK PLANS & PRICING CANADA 2026 — Complete Guide
Last Updated: April 2026 · All pricing in Canadian dollars, verified from Starlink.com and Canadian tech publications
Starlink has completely overhauled its plan lineup for Canada in early 2026. There are now more options than ever, from a $70/month entry plan all the way up to enterprise Global Priority service. The good news is that prices have come down significantly. The confusing part is figuring out which plan actually fits your situation.
This guide covers every Starlink plan available in Canada right now, what each one costs, what you actually get, and which one makes sense for you. No fluff, just the current facts.
The short version: Most Canadian households should look at the three Residential plans ($70, $110, or $140/month). Travellers and RV owners should look at Roam ($70 or $189/month). Businesses with critical connectivity needs should look at Local Priority. We’ll walk through all of them below.
Limited-Time Promo — Expires April 30, 2026
Starlink is offering reduced pricing for the first 4 months for new customers in select Canadian areas. After the promotional period, plans revert to regular pricing.
| Plan | Promo (4 mo) | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 100 Mbps | $49/mo | $70/mo |
| Residential 200 Mbps | $89/mo | $110/mo |
| Residential Max | $119/mo | $140/mo |
Available in select areas only. Check your address at starlink.com to see if the promotion is available. After April 30, 2026, pricing reverts to the regular rates shown below.
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Residential Plans (Home Internet)
Starlink's Residential plans are for a fixed home address. As of January 2026, Canada has three tiers. All include unlimited data, no contracts, and the ability to cancel anytime.
Affordable entry point for smaller households
- Unlimited data
- Up to 100 Mbps download
- Standard network priority
- No contract
- Select areas only
The sweet spot for most Canadian homes
- Unlimited data
- Up to 200 Mbps download
- Standard network priority
- No contract
- Select areas only
Fastest speeds, top priority, free Mini Kit
- Unlimited data
- Up to 400+ Mbps download
- Top Residential priority
- Free Starlink Mini Kit
- 50% off Roam plans
- Available everywhere
What You Need to Know About Residential Plans
Speed caps are hard limits. If you're on the 100 Mbps plan, your download speed will not exceed 100 Mbps even if the network can deliver more at your location. Upload speeds are not capped on any plan.
The 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans are only available in select areas. If they don't appear when you enter your address on Starlink's website, your only Residential option is the Max plan at $140/month. This is typically the case in areas with higher network congestion.
Residential Max includes a free Mini Kit. This is a significant perk. The Mini Kit normally costs around $249–$399 and gives you a portable dish you can take to the cottage, camping, or on vacation. It comes with discounted Roam service plans, effectively giving you both home and travel internet from a single subscription.
No contracts on any plan. You can cancel anytime. Starlink offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on new signups, so you can try the service risk-free and return the hardware for a full refund if it doesn't work for you.
Watch out for congestion surcharges. In some high-demand areas, Starlink charges a one-time congestion fee on top of the hardware cost. This can range from $100 to several hundred dollars depending on your location. You'll see this during checkout before you commit. You can read our full Starlink Review here.
Roam Plans (Travel, RV, Camping, Boating)
Starlink Roam is for people who take their internet on the road. It works anywhere Starlink has coverage (150+ countries), with no fixed address requirement. You can pause and unpause monthly with no penalties.
Perfect for weekend trips and occasional travel
- 100GB high-speed data
- Unlimited low-speed after cap
- Pause/unpause anytime
- Works in 150+ countries
- In-motion use supported
Full-time travel with no data worries
- Unlimited high-speed data
- No speed throttling
- Pause/unpause anytime
- Works in 150+ countries
- In-motion use supported
What You Need to Know About Roam Plans
Roam 100GB was doubled from 50GB in January 2026 at no extra cost. After you use your 100GB of high-speed data, you get unlimited low-speed data (under 1 Mbps up and down) until the next billing cycle. That is enough for basic messaging and email, but not streaming or video calls. If you need more high-speed data, you have to upgrade to Roam Unlimited.
Roam has lower network priority than Residential. During congested times, Residential users at their registered address get served first. Roam users may see slower speeds during peak hours in busy areas. For most camping and travel use, this is rarely noticeable.
There's a 60-day international limit. You can use Roam outside Canada for up to 60 consecutive days within your region (US/Canada share a region). After 60 days, you need to use it back in Canada or switch to a Global Priority plan.
Standby mode costs $7/month CAD. If you only use Starlink a few times a year, you can put your account on Standby instead of fully pausing. Standby provides very low-speed data (around 0.5 Mbps) and keeps your account active so you can switch back to a full plan instantly when you need it.
Roam works with both dish types. You can use the Standard Kit ($499) or the smaller Mini Kit ($249) with Roam plans. The Mini is lighter, more portable, and draws less power, making it the better choice for dedicated travel use. The Standard Kit is better if you want one dish that also serves as your home internet.
Priority Plans (Business, Maritime, Commercial)
Priority plans are Starlink's commercial tier, designed for businesses, fleet operators, maritime vessels, and anyone who needs guaranteed network priority, a public IP address, and priority support. These plans were restructured in 2025 into two categories: Local Priority and Global Priority.
Local Priority (In-Country Use)
Local Priority covers use within Canada (including lakes and rivers). It now supports in-motion use at speeds up to 350 mph, making it suitable for trucking fleets and commercial vehicles. It does not cover ocean or coastal waters.
| Data Included | Approx. Monthly Cost (CAD) | After Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 50GB | ~$65 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
| 500GB (1 x 500GB block) | ~$165 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
| 1TB (2 x 500GB blocks) | ~$290 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
| 2TB (4 x 500GB blocks) | ~$540 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
Additional data can be purchased in 50GB ($25) or 500GB ($125) blocks at any time. You can also opt in to automatic top-ups so service continues uninterrupted when your data runs out.
Global Priority (International, Maritime, Aviation)
Global Priority covers everywhere Starlink operates, including oceans, international waters, and aviation. It supports in-motion use at speeds up to 550 mph. All data is priced at a flat $1 USD per GB globally.
| Data Included | Approx. Monthly Cost (USD) | After Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 50GB | ~$200 (terminal fee + data) | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
| 1TB (2 x 500GB blocks) | ~$1,150 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
| 5TB (10 x 500GB blocks) | ~$5,150 | 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up |
Unlimited high-speed data is gone from Priority plans. Starlink eliminated unlimited priority data in 2025. Once you hit your cap, speeds drop to 1 Mbps down / 0.5 Mbps up until you buy more data or the next billing cycle starts. No existing plans were grandfathered. This makes careful data management essential for business users.
All Priority Plans Include
- Network priority (served before Residential and Roam users during congestion)
- Public IP address
- Telemetry dashboard for monitoring
- Priority customer support
- In-motion use
Priority plans require business-grade hardware. The High Performance Kit costs approximately $3,200 CAD. For most small businesses that don't need priority data, maritime, or in-motion capability, Residential Max at $140/month is a much more cost-effective option.
Hardware Costs at a Glance
Every Starlink plan requires hardware. Here's what's available in Canada and what it costs:
| Hardware | Price (CAD) | Works With | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Kit (Gen 3) | $499 (or $0 rental*) | Residential, Roam | Includes dish, Gen 3 Wi-Fi 6 router, cables, base. Self-install in ~30 min. |
| Mini Kit | $249 | Roam, Residential | Compact 1.1 kg dish with built-in Wi-Fi. Ideal for travel. Free with Residential Max. |
| High Performance Kit | ~$3,200 | Priority (Local/Global) | Larger dish with wider field of view. Designed for commercial, marine, and vehicle use. |
| Gen 3 Mesh Router | $80 | All plans | Wi-Fi 6 tri-band, 2,000 sq ft coverage. Upgrade for Gen 1/2 users. |
| Router Mini | $40 | All plans | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, 1,300 sq ft. Great for extending coverage to one extra room. |
| Ethernet Adapter | $35 | Gen 2 systems | Adds wired Ethernet to Gen 2 router. Not needed for Gen 3 (has ports built in). |
*$0 hardware rental is available in select areas for Residential plans. You pay only $19–$20 shipping. If you cancel, you must return the equipment within 30 days or pay full retail price. In some congested areas, a one-time surcharge of $100 to $330+ may apply even with the rental option.
Where to buy: You can order directly from starlink.com, or find Starlink kits at Best Buy Canada and Home Depot. Costco also stocks kits seasonally. The Mini Kit has been as low as $229 CAD during sales.
Complete Plan Comparison
Here's every plan side by side so you can compare at a glance:
| Plan | Monthly (CAD) | Data | Speed Cap | Priority | Portable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 100 Mbps | $70 | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | Standard | No |
| Residential 200 Mbps | $110 | Unlimited | 200 Mbps | Standard | No |
| Residential Max | $140 | Unlimited | 400+ Mbps | Top Residential | No (+ free Mini) |
| Roam 100GB | $70 | 100GB, then throttled | None | Below Residential | Yes |
| Roam Unlimited | $189 | Unlimited | None | Below Residential | Yes |
| Standby | $7 | Low-speed only | 0.5 Mbps | Lowest | Yes |
| Local Priority 50GB | ~$65 | 50GB, then 1 Mbps | None | Highest | Yes (in-country) |
| Local Priority 500GB | ~$165 | 500GB, then 1 Mbps | None | Highest | Yes (in-country) |
| Global Priority 50GB | ~$275* | 50GB, then 1 Mbps | None | Highest | Yes (global) |
| Global Priority 1TB | ~$1,575* | 1TB, then 1 Mbps | None | Highest | Yes (global) |
*Global Priority pricing shown in approximate CAD equivalent. Starlink prices Global Priority in USD. Actual CAD amount varies with exchange rate.
How Starlink's Network Priority Actually Works
Priority determines who gets bandwidth first when the network is busy. Think of it like a queue. During congestion (typically 6 PM to 11 PM), Starlink serves users in this order:
- Priority plans (Local and Global) are served first
- Residential Max gets top Residential priority
- Residential 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps get standard priority
- Roam users are served last
During off-peak hours (late night, early morning), there's usually enough bandwidth for everyone and the difference is minimal. Priority matters most in congested areas during peak evening hours.
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Is Starlink available everywhere in Canada?
Almost. Starlink covers the vast majority of Canada, including rural, remote, and northern areas. A few locations may have a waitlist if the local cell is at capacity, but SpaceX has largely eliminated waitlists as of 2025. Enter your address at starlink.com to check availability instantly. In some high-demand areas, you may need to pay a one-time demand surcharge ($100 to $330+) to sign up.
Does Starlink work in apartments and condos?
It can, but it requires a clear view of the sky. If you have a balcony or rooftop access facing north, it may work. Download the Starlink app and use the obstruction checker to test from your balcony before purchasing. The main challenges are building permission (many landlords and condo boards do not allow dish installation) and obstructions from surrounding buildings. If you are in an urban apartment with fibre or cable available, those options are likely better suited to your situation. For more details, see our Starlink in apartments guide
Is Starlink good enough for gaming?
Yes, for most games. Starlink delivers 25 to 40ms latency, which works well for shooters, battle royales, sports games, and competitive multiplayer. It is not quite as consistent as a wired fibre connection, and you may see occasional lag spikes during satellite handoffs, but it is entirely playable. For a deep dive, see our satellite internet gaming guide.
Can I use an Ethernet cable with Starlink?
Yes. The Gen 3 Starlink router has two built-in Ethernet ports, so you can plug in a computer, gaming console, or your own router directly. No separate adapter needed. If you have an older Gen 2 router, you will need the Starlink Ethernet Adapter ($35) to add a wired connection. A wired connection provides more stable speeds and slightly lower latency than Wi-Fi, which is especially helpful for gaming and video calls.
Is there a contract or cancellation fee?
No. All Starlink plans are month-to-month with no contracts and no cancellation fees. You also get a 30-day satisfaction guarantee: if you are not happy with the service within the first 30 days, return the hardware for a full refund. The only exception is the $0 hardware rental option, which requires a 12-month commitment on the Residential Max plan.
Can I take Starlink to my cottage or RV?
Yes. Starlink offers Roam plans specifically for portable use. The Roam 100GB plan ($70/month) gives you 100GB of data anywhere Starlink has coverage, perfect for cottage weekends. The Roam Unlimited plan ($189/month) gives you truly unlimited data on the go. You can also pause with Standby Mode ($7/month) between trips. For a complete guide to the best cottage setup for your situation, see our Starlink for cottages guide.
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