Starlink Offers a $40 Discount in 30 States. So, What's The Catch?

Starlink just got a lot more affordable for customers in 30 states. The internet service provider now offers a cheaper alternative to its $120 monthly Residential plan. This new plan -- dubbed Residential Lite -- brings the cost down to $80 per month. However, that means slower speeds and some other compromises. According to the Starlink FAQ section, the Residential Lite plan offers download speeds of 45 to 130 megabits per second with no data caps. The satellite internet service initially rolled out to 15 US states in March, but has since added another 15. Read more: Ontario Contract With Starlink Is Canceled Even if Tariffs Are Lifted Locating local internet providers The Residential Lite plan at $80 a month is now available in 30 states. Starlink The less expensive plan has some caveats. It's half the speed of the Residential plan, which boasts download speeds of 100 to 270Mbps. In addition, Starlink acknowledges that Residential Lite plans will be the first to be deprioritized ... Read full article.