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

Starlink now has three Residential plans and three Roam plans for Canadian customers, plus Priority service for businesses and long-term international use. The best fit comes down to a simple question: will the dish stay at one address or travel with you? Data needs, evening congestion and border rules matter after that. Use this guide with our Starlink Internet Advice for Canadians hub or our full Starlink satellite internet review. Last checked: September 3, 2026

Which Starlink Plan Is Right for You?

Answer four quick questions for a practical starting point. The result is not tied to Starlink checkout, so confirm that the recommended plan appears at your address.

Residential Plans (Home Internet)

Residential service is meant for one fixed home address. The Canadian plan page currently lists three choices. The 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans are available only in selected areas. Residential Max is the fastest choice and receives the highest Residential network priority.

These are monthly plans, but the hardware offer can change the first-year cost. Depending on the address, checkout may show a kit purchase, a $10 monthly rental or no upfront hardware charge. A rental kit remains Starlink property. Promotions may also change the rules for cancellation, moving, pausing or switching plans.

Before choosing a Residential plan

The speed limit is real. The 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans cannot exceed their named download limits. Starlink's current specifications list expected downloads of 80 to 100 Mbps for the 100 Mbps plan and 80 to 200 Mbps for the 200 Mbps plan. Uploads are listed at 15 to 35 Mbps. Actual performance changes with congestion, weather, obstructions, and location.

Not every address gets all three choices. If a plan does not appear after you enter your service address, it is not currently offered there. Residential Max may be the only option in some places. Another address may show all three.

The Residential Max Mini benefit is now grandfathered. Starlink says the no-cost Mini rental and 50 percent Roam discount are not available to new customers. They remain available to customers who claimed the Mini or bought Residential Max before June 6, 2026, as long as the qualifying Max line stays active. Changing or cancelling that line can mean returning the Mini or paying a separate rental charge. Our Starlink Mini Canada guide explains the hardware and travel use cases.

A regular rental changes your options. Starlink lists a $10 monthly hardware rental in selected markets for Residential service. Rental customers cannot pause, and they cannot transfer the rental line to another person or location without first changing the service arrangement. This is separate from the grandfathered Mini benefit.

Roam Plans (Travel, RV, Camping, Boating)

Roam is for a dish that moves. It can cover an RV, campsite, seasonal cottage, road trip or temporary location. Canada has three consumer Roam plans. All support in-motion use where local rules allow it, but only Roam Unlimited includes travel beyond the Canada and United States region. For setup help, see our reliable RV Wi Fi guide.

Before choosing a Roam plan

The number is a data allowance, not a speed. Roam 100GB includes 100GB of high speed data. Roam 300GB includes 300GB. Unused data does not roll into the next month. After the allowance is gone, Starlink provides unlimited low speed data for the rest of the billing cycle. That slower connection is meant for messaging and basic browsing. It is not suitable for streaming, video calls, gaming, or large downloads.

Roam 300GB is the middle choice. It gives frequent travellers more room than 100GB without the jump to unlimited service. It can fit a regularly used cottage, several trips each month or an RV household that keeps an eye on streaming.

Roam receives less network priority than Residential. A crowded campground or tourist area can feel slow in the evening even when the same dish was fast earlier. Starlink lists expected Roam downloads of 65 to 260 Mbps, but the upper end is not a promise. Congestion, obstructions, weather, and location still matter.

Canada and the United States are one travel region. Canadian Roam 100GB and Roam 300GB accounts can work in Canada, the United States and associated United States territories. They do not include Mexico or other countries. Roam Unlimited includes up to 30 days outside the grouped region at a time. After that, you must return, localize the account or switch to Priority. Travel Registration is also required before using Starlink outside the grouped region. Read the current Roam travel rules before leaving.

Standby Mode is about $15 per month for many Canadian accounts. The exact fee is shown in your account. It keeps unlimited data active at up to 500 Kbps in each direction, enough for emergency messages and account access but not streaming or video calls. Starlink says eligible Roam, Residential and Priority plans can use Standby, with some promotions and rental kits excluded. It is not for in-motion use and does not reserve Residential capacity when you reactivate.

Priority Plans (Business, Maritime, Commercial)

Priority plans are Starlink's supported choice for business and commercial work. They include priority data, a public IP option, a service level agreement, account tools and priority support. After the purchased data block is used, service continues at up to 1 Mbps download and 0.5 Mbps upload unless you add more data. There are two families: Local Priority and Global Priority.

Local Priority for land use

Local Priority covers fixed and mobile business use on land, including inland lakes and rivers. It can suit a farm, remote office, job site, security trailer, mobile crew, or backup connection. It is not meant for open ocean use. Starlink allows up to 60 total days outside your registered country, subject to its current rules and regulatory approval.

Global Priority for international and ocean use

Global Priority is for continuous international travel, maritime service, and work on the open ocean where Starlink is authorized. It has no general time limit on international use. It is much more expensive than Roam. The entry plan now costs $340 per month in Canada for 50GB of priority data.

What Priority service adds

• Higher network priority than Residential and Roam data
• A public IP option where available
• Business account tools and usage reporting
• A service level agreement and priority support
• Use while moving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h where authorized

Priority service makes sense when the connection supports paid work, needs a public IP or must operate on a vessel or long international trip. An office with fibre, cable or fixed wireless will often get more data for less money from a wired business plan. Starlink's current terms do not permit Residential plans for business or enterprise use. For more detail, read our Starlink Business guide.

Hardware Costs at a Glance

Every plan needs a Starlink Kit, but there is no single Canada-wide upfront price. Starlink may show a purchase, a $10 monthly Residential rental or no upfront hardware cost at selected addresses. Retail prices move too. Use the figures below as a dated comparison, then confirm the checkout offer for your address.

A purchased kit is yours. A rental is not. Starlink says a rental kit may be new or refurbished, must be returned when required, and cannot be transferred like owned hardware. Regular rental customers also cannot use Standby Mode. That tradeoff matters for a cottage that closes every winter.

Discounted kits and account offers can include a commitment, a change fee, or a requirement to keep a service line active. In a congested area, checkout may also show a one time demand fee. Save a copy of the terms you accept. If you buy from a retailer, use an authorized Canadian seller and make sure the kit can be activated in this region.

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:

Prices were checked on September 3, 2026. Taxes, shipping, hardware, rentals and account fees are extra. Speed ranges come from current Starlink specifications and are not guaranteed.

How Starlink's Network Priority Actually Works

Network priority affects who slows first when many customers in the same area are online. It is not a promise that one plan will always be fast. Dish placement, weather, local capacity, and Wi Fi can still change the result. In general, the order looks like this:

1. Priority plans receive the strongest treatment while priority data remains
2. Residential Max receives the highest Residential network priority
3. Residential 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps receive Residential data with their named speed limits
4. Roam plans are more likely to slow during congestion than Residential service
5. Standby Mode is limited to 500 Kbps and is not regular internet service

Two neighbours can use the same kit and still see different results. One dish may have a tree at the edge of its view. One home may have better router placement. The accounts may also be on different plans. If your service feels slow, use our Starlink Problem Finder before spending money on 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?

Starlink lists Residential plans at $75, $115, and $150 per month in Canada. Roam plans cost $75, $110, and $200. The lowest Priority plan starts at $75 for 50GB, while Global Priority starts at $340 for 50GB. Taxes, shipping, hardware, rental charges, and any demand fee are extra.

How much does Starlink installation cost in Canada?

Many customers install Starlink themselves and pay no separate labour charge. The job costs more when you need a roof or pole mount, a difficult cable route, tree work, or a professional installer. Use the obstruction tool in the Starlink app before buying mounts or booking help.

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?

No. The benefit is a rental, and it is no longer open to new customers. It remains grandfathered for customers who claimed the Mini or purchased Residential Max before June 6, 2026. The no-cost rental and 50 percent Roam discount continue only while the qualifying Max line stays active. If you cancel or downgrade, you may need to return the Mini or pay a separate rental charge.

Can I pause Starlink in Canada?

Eligible accounts can switch to Standby Mode. Many Canadian accounts show about $15 per month, but confirm the exact fee in your account. Standby provides unlimited data at up to 500 Kbps in each direction. Some promotions and rental kits do not qualify, and regular Residential hardware rentals cannot be paused.

Which Starlink plan is best for a cottage?

If the cottage is the dish's one fixed service address, Residential is usually the better fit. Choose Roam if the dish moves between a home, cottage, RV or campsite. Seasonal users should confirm Standby eligibility and the account price before choosing. For a complete walkthrough, read our Starlink for cottages guide.

Can I use Canadian Starlink Roam outside Canada?

Yes, but the plan matters. Starlink groups Canada and the United States together, so all three Canadian Roam plans can work within that region. Roam 100GB and Roam 300GB do not include travel beyond it. Roam Unlimited includes up to 30 days outside the grouped region at a time. Longer travel requires Local Priority, Global Priority, or an account move.

What happened to Starlink Global Roam?

Global Roam is discontinued. It closed to new customers on July 15, 2026, and service for existing customers ended on August 17. Starlink recommends Global Priority for continuous international travel. Roam Unlimited remains a less expensive option for trips of up to 30 days outside your grouped home region.

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.