Starlink Plans and Pricing in Canada 2026: Which Plan Should You Choose?

This guide explains the main Starlink plans in Canada, what they usually cost, and which plan makes the most sense for a home, cottage, RV, or business. For more Starlink help, start with our Starlink Internet Advice for Canadians page. For a deeper buyer guide, see our Starlink satellite internet review. Last updated: June 2026

Which Starlink Plan Is Right for You?

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Residential Plans (Home Internet)

Starlink's Residential plans are for a fixed home address. As of June 2026, many Canadian addresses show three main Residential tiers: 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and Residential Max. Availability can vary by address and network capacity. Starlink also changes discounts, rental offers, and address specific fees often, so the price you see at checkout can be different from a public price list. Standard Residential service is generally flexible, but promotional offers, rentals, and free kit offers can have separate terms. Always check the terms shown at checkout before assuming you can cancel, pause, change address, or downgrade without a fee.

What You Need to Know About Residential Plans

Speed caps matter. If you choose the 100 Mbps plan, your download speed should not go over that plan limit even if the network could go faster at your location. Upload speed can change with location, congestion, weather, and dish placement, and it is usually much lower than download speed.

The 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans are not shown everywhere. If they do not appear when you enter your address on Starlink's website, Residential Max may be the only home plan offered to you. This can happen when Starlink is managing capacity in your area.

Residential Max may show a Mini or travel service offer. Starlink has promoted Mini hardware and discounted travel service with Residential Max, but these offers can depend on your account and may involve a rental. Read the checkout terms carefully. Do not assume the Mini is yours to keep, free forever, or transferable unless your account terms clearly say so. For portable use details, see our Starlink Mini Canada guide.

Check the offer terms before ordering. Standard Starlink plans are usually flexible, but limited time offers, hardware discounts, free hardware promos, and rentals can come with different rules. Read the exact terms shown at checkout for your service address before you buy.

Roam Plans (Travel, RV, Camping, Boating)

Starlink Roam is for people who take their internet on the road, to a cottage, in an RV, or to another temporary location. It is the plan family to check if you need service away from one fixed home address. The main Canada Roam tiers to compare are Roam 100GB, Roam 300GB, and Roam Unlimited. Some accounts can use Standby Mode, but promotions, rentals, country rules, and ocean use rules can affect how and where Roam works. For RV setup advice, see our reliable RV Wi Fi guide.

What You Need to Know About Roam Plans

Roam has three main Canada tiers to compare: Roam 100GB, Roam 300GB, and Roam Unlimited. On Roam 100GB and Roam 300GB, your service continues on unlimited slower data after the high speed data is used. That slower connection is meant for basics like messaging and light browsing, not streaming, video calls, or large downloads.

Roam 300GB is the useful middle option. It gives travellers more breathing room than Roam 100GB without jumping to Roam Unlimited. It is a good fit for longer cottage stays, families who stream sometimes, and RVers who are not on the road full time.

Roam has lower network priority than Residential at a registered home address. During busy times, Roam users may see slower speeds than Residential users. For weekend camping and light travel, this may not matter much. For remote work from busy tourist areas, it can matter a lot.

International use has rules. Starlink says Roam can be used outside your home country in most available countries for up to 60 days per trip. If you plan to travel outside Canada, stay outside Canada longer, use Starlink on a boat, or rely on Starlink across borders, read our Starlink Global Roam guide before assuming your Canada Roam plan will work everywhere.

Standby Mode is important for seasonal users. Starlink lists Standby Mode as a paid slower service option for eligible accounts, and recent pricing reports show it around $10/month where available. Some promotions and account types may not qualify. If you plan to use Starlink only at a cottage or RV for part of the year, check the Starlink app or your 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 option. They are meant for businesses, fleets, maritime users, and anyone who may need higher network priority, public IP options, account tools, and stronger support. Starlink separates these plans into Local Priority and Global Priority.

Local Priority for use in one country

Local Priority is for fixed and mobile business use on land within the country where the service is active. It can fit job sites, mobile crews, farms, remote offices, security trailers, and temporary business locations. Starlink's business service plan page lists Local Priority starting from about $55/month, but the final cost depends on location, data block, hardware, taxes, and checkout terms.

Global Priority (International, Maritime, Global Use)

Global Priority is the higher tier option for global and ocean use where Starlink is authorized. Starlink says Roam, Local Priority, and Global Priority support use while moving up to 100 mph / 160 km/h in authorized locations. Faster aviation use requires aviation specific Starlink service and hardware, not a regular Global Priority plan. Global Priority pricing can be shown in USD or vary by country, so businesses should confirm current rates before ordering.

All Priority Plans May Include

• Higher network priority than consumer Roam plans during congestion
• Public IP options where available
• Telemetry and fleet style account tools
• Priority support compared with standard consumer service
• Use while moving use up to 100 mph / 160 km/h in authorized locations on standard Priority plans

Priority plans often make sense with business hardware, especially for mobile, marine, or demanding use. For many small businesses that do not need priority data, ocean coverage, or a public IP address, Residential Max or a wired business plan may be a better value. For more detail, see our Starlink Business guide.

Hardware Costs at a Glance

Every Starlink plan needs hardware, but hardware pricing changes often. Starlink may show discounts, rentals, free kit offers, and different retailer prices depending on where you buy. Use this table as a buying checklist, not a permanent price promise.

Hardware rentals, free kit offers, discounted kits, and account specific Mini offers are available only where shown at checkout. They can include return rules, commitment periods, change fees, or a requirement to keep certain services active. In congested areas, Starlink may also show a one time demand or capacity related fee during checkout. If you buy from a retailer, make sure it is an authorized Canadian channel and that the kit can be activated in your region.

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

Starlink Installation Cost in Canada

For many Canadian homes, the cheapest Starlink installation is doing it yourself. Starlink's setup process is built around finding a clear view of the sky, plugging in the kit, and using the Starlink app to check obstructions and finish setup. That means there may be no separate labour cost if you can safely place the dish on the included base or mount it yourself.

The biggest cost variable is usually not the Starlink plan itself. It is the mounting location. If the dish has a clear sky view from the ground or a deck, installation can be simple. If trees, rooflines, apartments, metal roofs, or long cable routes are involved, you may need extra mounting hardware or a professional installer.

Complete Plan Comparison

Here are the main Starlink plan families side by side:

Priority pricing is shown as a public starting price reference only. Starlink may show Priority pricing by country, data block, currency, terminal type, and use case. Businesses should confirm current pricing, taxes, exchange rate, hardware costs, and service terms before ordering.

How Starlink's Network Priority Actually Works

Priority determines who gets bandwidth first when the network is busy. Think of it like a queue, but not a perfect fixed lineup. During congestion, Starlink generally gives stronger treatment to these plan groups:

1. Priority plans (Local and Global) have higher priority data for eligible business and commercial use
2. Residential Max gets Starlink's highest Residential network priority
3. Residential 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps get standard Residential priority
4. Roam users generally have lower priority than Residential users at a registered home address
5. Standby Mode is low speed service for eligible accounts, not a normal full speed plan

This is why two people can have the same Starlink hardware and see different speeds in the same general area. Plan type, local congestion, obstructions, weather, router placement, and Wi Fi quality all matter. If your Starlink is already installed but feels slow, use our Starlink Problem Finder before buying new hardware.

Still comparing Starlink with other internet types? Read our guide to fibre, cable, DSL, 5G, and satellite internet in Canada before you order.

Starlink Plans and Pricing FAQ

How much does Starlink cost in Canada in 2026?

Many Canadian addresses now show Residential tiers around $75/month, $115/month, and $150/month where available. Starlink Roam currently lists Canada Roam tiers around $75/month, $110/month, and $200/month. Final pricing depends on your service address, hardware offer, taxes, shipping, rental terms, and any extra fees shown at checkout.

How much does Starlink installation cost in Canada?

Many Starlink customers can install it themselves with no separate labour cost if the dish has a clear sky view from a safe ground, deck, or yard location. Costs increase when you need mounts, longer cable routing, roof work, a pole mount, tree planning, or a professional installer. Check the Starlink app's obstruction tool first, then budget separately for accessories or installation help if your property is not a simple setup.

Which Starlink Roam plan should I choose?

Choose Roam 100GB if you mostly use Starlink for weekend trips or light seasonal use. Choose Roam 300GB if you travel more often, use video calls, or stream regularly but are not on the road full time. Choose Roam Unlimited if you live on the road, work remotely while travelling, or do not want to manage a high speed data cap.

Is the Starlink Residential Max Mini offer free to keep?

Not automatically. Residential Max may show a Mini, rental, or discounted travel service offer, but the details can vary by account and checkout terms. Read the offer terms carefully because you may need to keep eligible service active, return the Mini, or pay for it if you cancel, downgrade, or switch early.

Can I pause Starlink in Canada?

Starlink uses Standby Mode for eligible accounts instead of a simple free pause. Standby Mode is a paid slower option where available, and recent pricing reports show it around $10/month. Availability can vary by plan, promotion, rental status, and country. Check your Starlink account before relying on it for seasonal cottage or RV use.

Which Starlink plan is best for a cottage?

If the cottage is your only fixed service address, Residential may work. If you move the dish between your home, cottage, RV, or campsite, Roam is usually cleaner. Seasonal users should check whether Standby Mode is available before choosing a plan. For a cottage walkthrough, read our Starlink for cottages guide.

Can I use Canada Starlink Roam outside Canada?

Starlink says Roam can be used outside your home country in most available countries for up to 60 days per trip. Longer international use, ocean use, country transfers, and global business use can have different rules. Read our Starlink Global Roam guide before relying on Starlink for international travel.

Is Starlink Roam good for gaming?

Roam can work for casual gaming when the dish has a clear sky view and the local cell is not congested. For competitive gaming, Residential at a fixed address or a wired fibre/cable connection is usually better. See our satellite internet gaming guide for more detail.