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Starlink quietly upgraded the Router Mini and increased its price, adding two features that I think should have been included from the start.

Starlink has renamed the Standard Gen 3 hardware to Standard 4 X, and launched a new kit version called the Standard 4.

The FCC updated their “covered list” to ban the approval of new consumer WiFi routers that are manufactured overseas. Unless Starlink changes its current supply chain, that would effectively ban future Starlink router models from being sold in the US.

The popular Starlink Mini kit is on sale for just $199 with the new “activation benefit”. Residential service plans are also discounted, bringing the starting price to just $39/month for the first 6 months.

Starlink is nerfing the cheapest $5/month “Standby Mode” plan, removing the ability to use it in-motion. You’ll now have to upgrade to Roam in order to use Starlink while driving.

Starlink added a 100 mph (160 km/h) speed limit to all Roam and Priority service plans, effective March 2026. Customers needing to exceed 100 mph will have to upgrade to one of the new Starlink Aviation plans.

A bug popped up over the previous weekend, preventing some Starlink customers from switching service plans. Although the underlying issue is temporary, language on the Starlink website points to stricter rules on subscription changes in the future.

Starlink is adding some flexibility when it comes to upgrading or downgrading your service plan. You can choose between an instant plan change, or a change at the beginning of the next billing cycle.

My recent testing shows that Starlink reduced idle power consumption for the Standard and Mini antenna’s by around 25%. In this video, I explore the change and what it means for Starlink customers.

Roam 50GB, the popular travel internet plan from Starlink, is now Roam 100GB. Pricing remains unchanged, giving subscribers double the data for free.

Starlink had an impressive 2025, adding 4.6 million satellite internet subscribers and improving speeds by over 50%. But 2026 should be even bigger with the launch of their next generation satellites.

If you’re still using the original Starlink Gen 1 router, its days are numbered. Starlink is pulling support for its first router, and offering a free replacement to affected customers.

Need to hit pause on your Starlink service? That convenience now comes with a price tag, as the free option is replaced with a $5/month Standby Mode.

Starlink’s latest promotion cuts equipment costs by 50%, with additional monthly savings for new customers.

Starlink’s upgraded beam switching technology allows for 99.9% uptime, even for dishes partially obstructed by trees.

Starlink just dropped the price of its Gen 3 Mesh Router to $80 and launched a new $40 Router Mini, making mesh WiFi more affordable than ever.

A recent FCC filing shows that Starlink is planning their next generation Wifi router, which features less ports and an upright design.

After initially launching in the US five months ago, the Starlink Mini dish is finally available in Canada for $399.

A weird bundle from Starlink adds Roam to your Residential plan for $30/month, but this discount can actually end up being more expensive.