Starlink Unveils Affordable High-Speed Internet Plan. In a subtle yet impactful development, SpaceX has launched a new initiative called Starlink Community, aimed at making satellite internet more affordable by enabling multiple users to share a single Starlink dish.
According to a support page for authorized resellers and enterprise clients, the program allows “one Starlink, multiple subscribers” — with each user having their own Starlink account and uninterrupted experience.
Although SpaceX has yet to make an official announcement, details about the new Starlink Community plan have surfaced on Starlink.com. A placeholder page lists the monthly cost at $60, making it significantly more affordable than the existing Residential Lite ($80) and Standard Residential ($120) plans.
The initiative aims to broaden access to high-speed internet, especially in areas where cost and infrastructure pose major hurdles. It appears tailored for multi-unit residences—such as apartment buildings and rural communities—where a single Starlink terminal can serve multiple users.
How it works?
Unlike the traditional Starlink service—where one subscriber uses one dish—the Community model will enable multiple subscribers to connect through their own Wi-Fi routers to a single shared dish and network switch.
The Community offering also includes a “Community Hotspot” variant, which will reportedly offer short-term connectivity for a single device, though details remain sparse.
Global rollout expected first
The program was initially spotted by Jianping Pan, a professor at the University of Victoria in Canada, who specializes in satellite internet systems. He speculates that the service may be first launched outside the U.S. and Canada, where Starlink is seeking to expand user bases by lowering prices in developing or underserved regions.
In May, SpaceX had sent emails—some in Portuguese—to international resellers and installers hinting at the Community program. Support pages indicate SpaceX will rely heavily on these local resellers to deploy, onboard, and maintain Community sites.
“We look forward to working with you to help bring affordable, high-speed internet to your community and earn commission for each subscriber,” one reseller support page states.
Still in development
While the concept promises affordability and accessibility, the support documentation does not specify potential drawbacks, such as reduced bandwidth when multiple users share a dish. The performance impact on each user remains unclear.
SpaceX has yet to officially comment on the program or provide a firm launch date. The webpage remains inactive as of now, and public announcements are pending.
Nevertheless, the Starlink Community initiative could mark a turning point in satellite internet, especially in areas lacking traditional broadband infrastructure.
