Starlink today introduced a new package called Residential Lite. The package is similar to Mini in that it’s $30 unlimited internet for a month. Unlike Starlink Mini though, you can subscribe to it even with your Standard kit.
There’s another change too; Those buying the Starlink Mini kit, can now subscribe for the $50 Standard monthly package.
The last change introduced today is the expansion of features on the Roam package, and we already covered that here.
Effectively reducing the price
These changes are really about flexibility more than anything else. That flexibility gives people options, especially those that have kits already. If you have the Standard Kit, this is essentially a subscription price reduction. Before the change, a Standard kit customer could only subscribe to the $50 a month package.
It increases the competitive pressure on incumbents. Not only does Starlink have global coverage, it’s effectively now $30 a month for unlimited internet with speeds up to 100Mbps. It’s quite significant.
Compare that for example to the recently launched Econet SmartBiz packages whose lowest priced offer is $45 unlimited internet with 5Mbps speeds, and a soft FUP cap of 1TB. There’s no way Econet’s offer is the better deal, unless someone doesn’t have the $350 or $200 to pay for the kit.
Difference between Starlink Residential Lite and Residential Standard
A few people have asked us what the difference between the two packages is. We covered a bit on Starlink Mini in a separate article here.
The key difference is that Residential and Mini customers are not prioritised ahead of Standard package customers during times of congestion. This is what the “unlimited deprioritised data” in the service tag means.
And what exactly would cause congestion? Say the Zimbabwe Warriors are playing Nigeria and the game is being streamed online by lots of Starlink users. This would cause congestion. It’s the equivalent of too many cars trying to use a single road, resulting in a traffic jam. During such times, Starlink will prioritise giving more internet to the Standard package customers ahead of the Residential ones.
In practice however, the fact that Starlink is offering this package, means they have significant capacity to handle the traffic. And remember, they are offering this Residential Lite at up to 20 times the speed of the Econet SmartBiz offer.
Other Frequently Asked Questions About Starlink Mini and Residential Lite
Expect any speed between 20Mbps and 100Mbps.
With 20Mbps speed you can download:
– a 10 song music album within 25 seconds.
– a high definition movie within 10 minutes.
– a 25 megabytes pdf book in about 10 seconds
Yes.
To stream video online in high definition, you needs about 5Mbps.
Netflix says just 3Mbps
YouTube says 2.5Mbps
Say, your Residential Lite is at 20Mbps, that means you can watch YouTube on more than 5 screens at the same time.
Lite.
You can always upgrade if you find it’s not enough for your needs
It depends on what they are using it for.
If watching video, maybe 5 or a little more.
If just doing research, emails, work than you can fit in even 15 to 20 people at once.
Get a prepaid Visa or Mastercard, Omari, or EcoCash Virtual Debit card.
Load it up with about $300 then go to starlink.com.
You will use about $260 (including IMTT tax etc…) to buy the Stalink Mini Kit and shipping costs
You will then use the rest to pay for a single month of Residential Lite
Yes
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146 responses
Great
Available now in Philippines?
I’d like to know this also
Would like to have this internet connection at my resident
Would lije to purchase one for my home in Jamaica as l realize it is in Jamaica..fill me in on the necessary information
Awesome
If you bought starlink in Mozambique and activated on roaming in Zimbabwe. When can you change your address and residential monthly package to your Zim address?
You can transfer the kit and register it locally
Say goodbye to econet we have suffered enough …data was very expensive
Huchi Baba
Would like to have this internet connection at my resident
This is awesome, competition on prices with other Service Providers will benefit us the consumers..
Dr Chaora I need residential lite
Can I use here in Harare and also carry it with me to my rural areas?
That’s good news to everyone who uses internet the world should be competitive
Starlink Huchi!!!!!
Makapenga guys
Musk ngaarembe akabvanya ipapo kana kutodzikisa futi
Akadzvanya*
Stalink iCremora
Ayewa Everyday chibaba
Mayaz! Condensed milk!
In Mozambique it was 41000MT about 640usd now dropped to 22 000MT 340MT. This guy making internet affordable
Starlink iSugar
Can I get it in Cape Town South Africa?
You can’t but you can at the same time . Bcz in Cape it’s not yet allowed.
So you have to register it using Zim address then put it on roaming , you will be charged more for that 😉 👍.
But the disadvantage is that if by a click of a finger the SA government asks Musk to switch off , it will be switched off anytime.
Best information recieved so far, thank you
Can i buy from nigeria ,and how
Nigeria will never have starlink yall are a threat to cyber security. Lmao
You’re stupid!
Funny Nigeria has been using Starlink for more than 2years now.. Welcome to the internet bruv, how were you coping previously?
Kkkkkkkkkk like wtf
Where to buy the kit?
Huchi baba 🎉🎊👌
Quick question: How much ping can I get from the starlink mini when playing a fast-paced game such as COD Warzone on my Ps5 and how long does it take to download a game like Red Dead Redemption 2.
Bruh 😂
Assuming your Internet speed is let’s say a 160 Mbps, and RDR2 is about 120 GB, your download would take about 1hr 42mins.
Yes Right but Technical Incorrect. A lot of things contribute towards download time…e.g Latency…and Startlink happens to have high latency ranges 20-50ms theoretically and higher that practically, and that can be a big issue for gamers…higher latency = more lags…
Im buying mines this monthed and a ps5 pro soley to play gta 6
Hello there, I’m a telecoms technician. Anyone who knows how I can register and be an accredited Starlink Installer. Kindly advise..
Starlink is a plug and play unit doesn’t need a rocket scientist to install
What if i want to take starlink and pit in my restaurant as unlimited ahich parkage can i take
emmanuelmwirigi@gmail.com
I request to be your agent in Kenya
Starlink doesn’t work thru agents. They deal directly with the customers!
very informative and helpful. thank you this is a great deal
Is this offer available in Canada?
It is for Zimbabwe. Rich countries have to pay more but I don’t know exactly the prices for Canada. Do a Google search for “Canada StarLink”…
$30 bucks a month 😲
This is becoming one sweet temptation that is just too hard to resist 🤭
These prices actually make a lot of sense. It’s Americans 🇺🇸, the actual owners of the US$ Dollar 💵, who are pricing the packages. They know the real value of their money and are not over charging as is the norm in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. Well done Elon Musk, well done SpaceX, well done Starlink 🌟.
Elon Musk is a South African born , Canadian citizen, living in the US
The whole world knows that. You are missing the point, which is that Starlink is a subsidiary of SpaceX, an American 🇺🇸 company. Make sure that your brain is engaged before you put your mouth in gear!!!!!
An get your facts right before commenting. Elon Musk is also a citizen of the United States 🇺🇸. He is an American 🇺🇸.
Can we get the lite in canada? I already have the normal equipment
Can i buy starlink in canada for a residence in philippines?
How long does it take to receive the kit in Gweru or Mutare
Can 1 person be gaming and 2-3 others be able to stream Netflix and such without lagging?
Buy it and find out
Thanks to protraz for allowing this company to operate in this country.Old players had been protected from competition for too long to the the detriment of the consuming public.
We’re do you buy in Nairobi
This is clear explanation. Thumbs up
Mini hardware is not yet available on their website.
Good package and good offer. Can a 12v solar system power this mini kit?
How much does roaming cost on mini kit or lite package?
How much is the hardware for residential lite
This is good news l like this
U are most welcome starlink
Where can i sign up
Imwe ino chohwa chohwa chete
It would be nice if the article said if this is available worldwide or only on certain countries
Thank you for the information. Well explained in layman’s terms
can i use starling intenet in cuba
This is so amazing. We really need fast and affordable internet services in Zimbabwe. More service providers more efficiency.
Moment to thank Techzim on these articles. Well done
I’m interested in Bulawayo.but it seems I buy package online, who does the connections for me at home ?Do I do it myself? I stl need to understand how it works
You can do it yourself Paid … just download a YouTube video and you are good to go
Can I pay for the kit in installments
What about duty… Are these kits liable for Zimra duty upon entry when you buy online?
Starlink got your back
Zvakarongeka
Looks like the lite packege is not yet available on their site
What is the profile of the regular customer of Mini?
This is awesome. We need starlink network to expand to places like Chiredzi.
We need starlink network to expand to places like Chiredzi.
Starlink previously said $223 is enough for the kit now it’s written $260.Does it means yh price has gone up or something? Please make me understand there
What if l buy this starlink while lm in South Africa,how should l go about it when l want to use it back in Zimbabwe?and also does it need to be installed or what..!is it possible to buy it in SA joburg?
Cheaper in Zim
Buy the Roam kit
Im glad Zimbabwe yawana an opportunity to use star link. Now all telecommunication companies ari muZim akufana kuWorker towards competing nestarlink(or even dng better than that) or else mamwe achavharwa kkk . At least Econet is trying its best to provide fast internet , they just have to figure out a way yekusangana pakati nemaClients panyaya dzemaTerrifs avo and the kits.
U.S. Virgin Island eligible? Is there a trial period for the residential lite? Is there a fee to switch?
I am from Guyana, South America. I really need need to buy one of the Starlink Package for myself. I am from the Interior where there is no network. People have this system there but are reluctant to give any information of how I can acquire one. Can you please give some advice e on this?
I really feel this system works very good in the interior.I have about 16 workers who have to travel about 3 miles to contact their families around the country.If only I could acquire this mode of communication, it will be of great help.
I will prefer to take the Residential/Lite Kit
What do you mean?
what is the minimum feet area can I install my starlink
At my camp I have a regular Starlink that I’ve now put on reduced service so I can shut it down during off months. I also have a Starlink at my house that I keep on a regular service, I am a technician by trade and know enough about how Starlink and data transfers work to comment on this. So first off reduced data is always below 20mbps and from what I can tell you get your speed instantly reduced at around 5pm in preparation for the heavier load Starlink will experience, your sped is not reduced slowly as the demand increases. Now for usage with streaming shows, I saw you wrote that you could download a movie in blah blah minutes and that’s true if you are the type to download a movie and then watch it play locally on your pc (I do this myself but we are about 2% of the people out there using Starlink.. Everyone streams from a streaming service and by default your streaming service app is going to stream at 4k or at least 1080 and that will use up 8mbps to 20 Mbps depending on which service you are using and on what type of hardware.. If you intend to share a 20 Mbps service you will need to go into the settings on every device that’s going to connect and manually set the resolution to 720 30 frames per second for all streaming services including YouTube to achieve the speeds you mention. While sharing the 20 Mbps what happens in real life is you have 4 or 5 devices attached with people doing different things and then someone decides they want to watch a quick video on YouTube and then it’s nothing but buffering for everyone.. The best fix at this point is to no longer use your free Starlink router and upgrade to something that will allow you to throttle everyone connected and cap them out at an equal speed. This will cost you money and you’re going to have to learn how to do this.. So if you need to share your internet connection with multiple people and there’s going to be streaming or game playing involved then save yourself the hassle and just get the regular service because it’s just going to save you the headaches and the eventual giving in later and upgrading.. If you want to experience what Starlink can do then don’t throttle yourself
Is it possible to get seasonal plans in Canada. Do not need the service for 5 months of the year.
You can pause your subscription when you don’t need it.
Interesting if it’s good I know a lot of people that listen to my research.
Where do I get it in Nigeria?
I like it already, book one for me.
Where is the starlink kit being sold?
Where is the starlink kit being sold?
Bulawayo Zimbabwe
It is good starlink is finally here.
Where do i get this visa master to load it with $300
Can I switch my service between USA and Greece?
Kkkkkķk this is a rescue in the dip jungle full of all predators of all kinds you can think of.
This is God’s plan keep it up it’s a well done job well received with two hands in Africa 🌍.
Publish my massage and name the world to see how grateful we are.
Can I migrate my Starlink from Malawi to Zimbabwe
Are these prices US or Can$ I’m very interested cause I have a fire stick. Sounds like it would work for it.
This development was long overdue. The packages are amazing.
Hello can i use starlink mini in ghana west africa?
Econet must match up to this competition for local clients to be able to support local businesses.
Econet must match up to this competition for local clients to be able to support local businesses.
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We are eagerly waiting for your next offers
Can I use starlink in Namibia?
I don’t see this option here in Canada
Taking too long to hid supermarkets in Kenya 🇰🇪. I’m waiting. Also convert to Kenya shillings
Starlink network the 👌
My email is aaronmutua093@gmail.com sent more in here iwill appreciate
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Effectively reducing the price
Do you have sim cards for mobile use how much and how much data lowest price
A. I get the service for 6 months at a time ? What is the cost in Canada ?
How much does it cost to install the antener
I need to join the group
A move in the direction of my budget.
Which countries is the package available?
You are a star thank you so much for the information
Do you have Somalia coverage?
Astisnet@gmail.com
Can it be bought in like Asia then use it in Africa?
Great , makeke
This is worth trying
Streaming Tv 12 hours a day , how much data will I use.
John james Nel
Sounds just like what I need.
Any possibilities for South Africa
Love it
Lower the RV package
Where do I get this star link projector
What am I paying $150 a month for?
Iwould like to purchase one for my home in Jamaica as l realize it is in Jamaica..fill me in on the necessary information
Reply
I want one
Is it’s a mobile device or I only use when home.
Need residential lite inZimbabwe
What happens if one skips subscriptions or spends some time without using the kits even after first or second use?
I need min package of $30 be connected to residential home.
I don’t know if all the payments are being done here in South Africa but service being provided in Zimbabwe.
Thank you