Satellite
Starlink
Starlink is a satellite internet provider available in 50 states. Plans start at $80/mo for 50 Mbps, up to 100 Mbps. Our editors score it 88/100.
Low-earth-orbit satellite internet — the only option for many rural addresses.
Updated July 2026 · Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (December 31, 2025)
Editor Score
How we scored this →88/100
Parent company: SpaceX
Available in 50 states
Provider details verified: Our take
Starlink is the answer when nothing else reaches you — real broadband speeds almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky. You pay for that reach in upfront hardware and higher latency than wired.
Choose Starlink if…
- Wired and 5G options don't reach your address.
- You have a clear view of the sky for the dish.
Skip it if…
- A wired fiber or cable provider is available at your address.
Pros
- Reaches almost anywhere — Works in areas no wired ISP serves.
- Real broadband speeds — Much faster than legacy satellite.
Cons
- Upfront hardware cost — You buy the dish equipment upfront.
- Higher latency — Latency is higher than wired connections.
Editor's picks
How we chooseOur pick · Best value
Residential Lite
$80/mo50 Mbps
Our pick · Best overall
Residential
$120/mo100 Mbps
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Call about Starlink plans · (877) 522-2595Visit starlink.comEditor's pickBest value across Starlink plans
Residential
100 Mbpsdownload
$120/mo
- No contract
- Available almost anywhere
- One-time hardware
All Starlink plans
Plan details last verified:| Plan | Speed | Price | Contract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential Lite Satellite Verified Apr 16, 2026 | 50 Mbps ↑ 10 Mbps | $80/mo | No contract | Order |
Residential Satellite Verified Apr 16, 2026 | 100 Mbps ↑ 15 Mbps | $120/mo | No contract | Order |
Residential Lite
Satellite
- Speed
- 50 Mbps · ↑ 10 Mbps
- Price
- $80/mo
- Contract
- No contract
Verified Apr 16, 2026
Residential
Satellite
- Speed
- 100 Mbps · ↑ 15 Mbps
- Price
- $120/mo
- Contract
- No contract
Verified Apr 16, 2026
Why pick Starlink
- Strong Editor score (88 / 100 — see methodology)
- 2 active plans from $80 / mo
- Real-time availability check by ZIP and street address
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