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.

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Residential Plans (Home Internet)

Starlink's Residential plans are for a fixed home address. As of April 2026, Canada has three main Residential tiers: 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and Residential Max. Standard Residential service is generally month-to-month, but promotional offers can have separate terms. Always check the terms shown at checkout before assuming you can cancel or pause without a fee.

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.

Check the offer terms before ordering. Standard Starlink plans are generally flexible, but some limited-time Residential offers, hardware discounts, free hardware promos, or rental offers may have different cancellation, change-fee, or commitment rules. The safest approach is to read the exact terms shown at checkout for your service address.

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.

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 is a key detail for seasonal users. Starlink lists Standby Mode as a low-cost, low-speed option for eligible accounts, including Roam and Residential, but promotional offers and some account types may be excluded. If you plan to use Starlink only at a cottage or RV for part of the year, check the Starlink app or checkout terms before assuming Standby will be available. If Standby is not shown for your account, cancelling and restarting service may be the only option.

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.

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.

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:

*$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.

*Standby Mode and cancellation rules can vary by plan, account status, and promotion. If you are using a discounted Residential 100 offer, confirm the exact terms in your Starlink checkout or account before cancelling or pausing service.

Complete Plan Comparison

Here's every plan side by side so you can compare at a glance:

*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:

1. Priority plans (Local and Global) are served first
2. Residential Max gets top Residential priority
3. Residential 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps get standard priority
4. 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.