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In a rarity, SpaceX is offering a major nationwide discount on the standard V4 Starlink dish for all US subscribers, bringing the price down from $499 to $299.
Previously, the reduced pricing was only available in 28 US states through a "Regional Savings" program, which the company first introduced in June. But today, Starlink.com expanded the discount to all prospective customers nationwide.
The price change isn't permanent, though; it will only last until Oct. 5. In addition, the hardware discount is available both for the Starlink residential tier and the “Roam” plan, which lets you use the satellite internet service from more than one location.
(Credit: Starlink.com)The $299 price has also been rolling out to third-party retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, enabling buyers to pick up a Starlink dish from a local store or have it shipped.
For customers in one of the 28 states where the $299 price was already available, SpaceX is offering an additional perk if you buy during the promotional period: The company will add a one-time $100 service credit to your account, which can be applied to reducing the monthly subscription to a Starlink account.
“Receive a one-time service credit in areas where Starlink has abundant network availability,” the company says. “Offer is only valid for Residential Standard service in eligible regions.”
Subscribers to the residential tier usually pay $120 per month, while the Roam plan starts at $150 per month.
SpaceX has offered various discounts to entice more US customers to sign up for a Starlink subscription. Recently, the company reduced the standard Starlink dish price to as low as $199 in select US states before launching the new nationwide promotion.
So far, SpaceX hasn't reduced the price for the newly launched Starlink Mini dish in the US, where the hardware currently costs $599. Elsewhere, the company has been offering the Mini dish at a more affordable pricetag, including for only $200 in certain countries in Latin America.