Starlink Now Charges to Rent Hardware

Starlink just dropped a major update: new residential customers now pay $10/month to rent their satellite gear, including dish and router — up from free or outright purchase. This rental-only model applies to standard plans, one kit per account, and is currently limited to select countries with a one-time activation fee on top. Long-term users might still save money buying gear upfront, but for trial users or remote areas, it’s the new reality. Catch? No pausing — cancel to stop paying. You’ve got seven days to return gear if it doesn’t work, or face full equipment cost if you damage it. And yes, this move boosts SpaceX’s most profitable division — Starlink made over $4 billion last year — so expect more pricing tweaks to keep the cash flowing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad59cab21da0f6ec