Starlink Is Upgrading Roam 50GB to Roam 100GB At No Additional Cost
Roam 50GB, the popular travel internet plan from Starlink, is now Roam 100GB. Pricing remains unchanged, giving subscribers double the data for free.
As of January 13, 2026, Starlink has officially doubled the data limit for its cheapest Roam plan. In most markets, the previous “Roam 50GB” plan has been upgraded to “Roam 100GB”. This upgrade comes at no additional cost, with the price staying at $50/month in the US.
More data isn’t the only change. Starlink is introducing unlimited low-speed data after the 100GB limit, and they’ve taken away the ability to purchase additional high-speed data. Here is what you need to know.
Roam 100GB Is Replacing Roam 50GB In Most Countries
In most markets, Roam 50GB will become Roam 100GB. This change applies to all the largest markets, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Starlink published an article listing the countries that won’t be getting Roam 100GB.
If you’re currently subscribed to Roam 50GB, you don’t need to do anything, your subscription will update automatically. Billing will continue at the previous Roam 50GB rate.
Unlimited Low-Speed Data After 100GB
One of the most significant changes with this update is how Starlink handles data overages on Roam 100GB. Previously, customers had to worry about their service cutting out after hitting the data limit. But now, unlimited low-speed data is included with Roam 100GB.
After hitting 100GB of data, your speeds will slow down to a crawl, less than 1 Mbps up and down. The low-speed data isn’t capped, and will continue until the next billing cycle.
“You’ll still be connected for basic use like calls and texts, but activities such as streaming, downloading, and video calls may be limited,” according to Starlink. “To restore high-speed Roam service, you can upgrade to Roam Unlimited.”
To help you manage your usage, Starlink will send notifications when you reach 80% and 100% of your monthly allotment. You can keep an eye on data usage in the Starlink app. There are also tools online to estimate how much data you will need for a trip, like this one from CascadiaLink.
You Can No Longer Buy Additional High-Speed Data
If you find that the unlimited low-speed data isn’t enough for your needs, the way you purchase additional data has changed. Starlink has removed the option to buy additional data billed per GB on the Roam 100GB plan. Previously, Roam 50GB subscribers could opt-in to overage data, billed at $1/GB, after hitting the monthly limit.
Now, to restore high-speed service, you must upgrade to Roam Unlimited. It’s important to note that this upgrade is not temporary, it will remain in effect for all future billing cycles unless you manually change back to Roam 100GB.
Roam 100GB Features That Remain Unchanged
Besides the extra data and how overages are handled, everything else you loved about Roam 50GB carries over to Roam 100GB:
- Global coverage in over 150 countries
- In-motion use
- Pause with Standby Mode
Roam 100GB still supports maritime use under specific conditions. You can use Roam in territorial waters and inland waterways up to 12 nautical miles from the coast. However, this is limited to 5 consecutive days, and a total of 60 days per year.
My Thoughts
Starlink’s decision to double Roam 50GB’s data is a generous move that adds significant value for most users. I used Roam 50GB for multiple camping and road trips in 2025. On almost every trip, I had to opt-in to overage data. 50GB simply isn’t enough for more than a day or two.
The higher data limit will allow me to enjoy high-speed service for a lot longer, and I won’t be worrying about my data usage like I used to.
I’m sure there will be some customers who utilized the per GB billing on the Roam 50GB plan. This change certainly pushes people to upgrade to Roam Unlimited, but the gap isn’t that big. If you typically used between 100GB and 165GB of data per month, you’ll have to make a choice. Cut down on usage and stick with Roam 100GB, or bite the bullet and pay $165/month for Roam Unlimited.
How does this change affect you? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Yep, I saw this change too. Amazing stuff! I am working on an article and video as I type.
Not too long ago Starlink sent an offer for a “free” (rental) Mini with 1/2 off any roaming plans (except the $5 Standby). Right before this upgrade, I switched to the 50GB roaming plan, which is now 100GB. Absent the $5 Standby, the Roaming plan is functionally $20 a month. So great news. I plan to use the Mini for backup because I have the Gen 1 antenna (with the new free Router Mini replacement). Even after 5 years, the Gen 1 works great – although it doesn’t do obstructions as well as the Mini. One thing that has always worried me is hail. We get hail a few times a year, but usually short duration bursts of BB-sized hail. I contacted Support about hail hardiness and they told me to bring the dish inside (like that’s going to happen). So far I’ve had no problems, but last summer we had some bigger marble-sized hail. Still no problem, but better to be prepared.
No where in the official article does it describe how the “upgrade to unlimited” will work for the partial month after I hit the 100GB. Will it be pro-rata of US$165 for the remaining period or be the full amount and reset the billing date?
Any plan change to a higher priced plan will require a prorated payment for the remainder of the current billing cycle.
hmmm, so is the low speed after the 100GB cap, at “less than 1 Mbps up and down” as you mentioned, any faster than the “pause” speed that StarLink says is around 500Kbps?
It’s basically like you are on Standby Mode after you hit your monthly data limit.
I would like to see a “medium” roam plan. We use between 300 – 450GB per month, so a plan that had around 500GB per month for a price somewhere in the middle would be great!
Or just lower the price for the unlimited plan, which in Australia is $195 per month!
Cheers, Rick
Your Awesome Colby!!!
Thanks for the intel on the GB increase to the 50GB Roam Plan.
100GB will be sweet while off grid this spring!
Sincerely, D
PS> I enjoy all your videos
Thank’s for reading and watching!
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Hey Colby,
I was wondering what is happening to Starlinks mobile phone plan.
Is it still happening and when?
In Australia I use Telstra and am keen to get off their network
Thanks Mike
They don’t have any public plans to operate their own phone plan. They are partnering with existing carriers in each country to provide supplemental coverage from space, using their Direct to Cell satellites. That’s currently live. In the US, Starlink partners with T-Mobile. So I have to go buy access through T-Mobile. I believe it’s Telstra in Australia that Starlink works with, so you won’t be able to get off their network. But you can get supplemental coverage through Starlink when you go outside of traditional Telstra cell signals.
I’ve been using the roam 50GB at a cabin I have I the Upper Peninsula Michigan. I agreed, 50GB is only good for a few days if you want to stream some stuff. I would alternate plans if I expected to be in the cabin longer. Your article reminded me of something. What is the “pause” and how does that really work?
I have some smart sensors I that remote cabin. I wonder if they would still work and report in, if service was paused. Thanks for explaining what the pause is… and maybe how it’s most often used
The pause feature is known as “Standby Mode”. It’s basically another plan you can switch to for $5/month. Standby Mode gives you unlimited internet data, but speeds are capped to under 1 Mbps up and down. You’ll be able to do things like text, voice call, basic internet browsing, etc. But higher data activities like streaming video won’t work. Standby Mode is great for connections that don’t require a lot of data, like your situation of monitoring smart sensors at a remote cabin. It’s full internet access through Standby Mode, just really slow speeds. You can upgrade back to Roam at any time if you ever need full speed data again.
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Thanks for the update. What if I am on pause for the winter. When I unpause can I go right to the $100 GB plan for $50.00 a month?
Yes, Roam 50GB won’t be an option anymore, so you’ll select Roam 100GB at your previous price when you resume.