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If you’ve been eyeing the Starlink Mini dish, now is a good time to buy. SpaceX is offering it at a 50% discount, bringing the price down to $299.
The Mini dish normally retails for $599. But on Thursday, deep discounts started popping up on Starlink.com and at official resellers, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.
- Best Buy: Starlink Mini $299
- Home Depot: Starlink Mini $299
- Target: Starlink Mini $299
- Walmart: Starlink Mini $295
According to Starlink.com, the discount will last until Wednesday, May 28, meaning the deal will continue through the Memorial Day weekend.
(Credit: Starlink.com)We’ve seen discounts on the Mini dish before. But $299 appears to be a new low in the US. In other markets, SpaceX offers even steeper discounts, down to $165, to lure in new subscribers.
The Mini dish is compact enough to fit into a backpack. It debuted about a year ago, and earned high marks from PCMag for its portability and relatively fast internet speeds, although it lags behind the standard Starlink dish. The Mini model also includes a built-in Wi-Fi router, but you’ll need a compatible power supply if you plan on using it on the go, like during a camping trip.
The Mini Dish discount comes after SpaceX launched a new $40 Mini Router that can be used to increase the Wi-Fi range of the Mini dish.
Although you can buy the $299 Mini Dish from Starlink.com, a third-party retailer has its benefits, like potentially faster shipping or pick-up and an easier return process if you aren’t satisfied.