The plan is part of the "Roam" offer, which allows you to use Starlink anywhere, without being tied to a fixed address. This is useful for those who move often, such as sailors or those who enjoy "van life." In an email sent to certain subscribers, SpaceX explains: "Stay connected without interruption in case of an emergency. You can use Starlink Roam on the go, with national coverage, on the move, during international travel, or even on the coast."
A backup connection for almost nothing
Don't look for this $10 plan on the Starlink website; it's not there. According to several reports on Reddit and Facebook, SpaceX is primarily targeting former subscribers who have suspended their service. This is a way for the company to win back customers by offering them a cheaper and more flexible solution.
Until now, Starlink's most affordable plan cost $50 per month for 50GB of data. SpaceX also recently launched a "Residential Lite" plan for $80, but it's only available in areas where the network can support more users.
With such a low price, this $10 plan may be worth it for those who have already purchased a Starlink kit and want to maintain a connection if needed. It can help out during a fiber optic outage, or be useful for digital nomads who just need occasional access.
But let's be honest, 10 GB per month is not enough. There's no question of watching Netflix in 4K or working remotely all day with this plan. Basically, it's a backup connection, not a main subscription. Those who want a real mobile solution will have to turn to more robust... and necessarily more expensive... offers.
Ultimately, this formula looks more like a gateway to the Starlink ecosystem rather than a revolution in satellite internet access. This is a smart move by SpaceX, which is trying to attract or win back customers without undercutting its service too much. It remains to be seen whether the offer will remain in place and be launched outside the United States, or whether it will disappear as quietly as it arrived.
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