The real question isn’t the advertised price — it’s what lands on your card every month, taxes in. Here’s the honest monthly cost of Starlink in Canada in 2026, plan by plan, including the fees people forget and a realistic year-one total.
About $85/month all-in for the most popular plan
Residential 100 is $75/month before tax. With provincial sales tax (roughly 13% on average), you’re looking at about $85/month. The dish is often free in many parts of rural Canada.
Every plan, monthly price
| Plan | Before tax | Roughly, with tax | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 100 ⭐ | $75 | ~$85 | Most homes in rural Canada |
| Residential 200 | $115 | ~$130 | Families, heavy simultaneous use |
| Residential Max | $150 | ~$170 | 4K streaming, top priority |
| Roam 100GB | $75 | ~$85 | Occasional cottage, camping |
| Roam 300GB | $110 | ~$124 | Regular cottage, RV |
| Roam Unlimited | $200 | ~$226 | Full-time RV, nomads |
| Standby Mode | $15 | ~$17 | Keeping your dish off-season |
Tax varies by province: 5% in Alberta, up to 15% in the Atlantic provinces. Use your own rate for an exact figure.
The costs people forget
- Shipping: roughly $15-19, one time.
- The dish: officially around $599, but often offered at no upfront cost to new customers in many rural areas. Check your address before assuming you’ll pay.
- Congestion charge: in a few high-demand zones (mostly dense urban areas), a one-time fee can apply at signup. It’s shown before you confirm.
- Accessories: roof or pole mount ($40-150), longer cable ($40-130) if your run is long.
Realistic year-one total
The most common Canadian scenario — Residential 100 with a free dish:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard dish | $0 (new-customer offer) |
| Shipping | $19 |
| 12 months × $75 | $900 |
| Sales tax (~13% avg) | $119 |
| Year-one total | ~$1,038 |
If you pay for the dish instead, add roughly $599 plus tax to year one — but the following years drop back to about $1,020.
If your place is a cottage used part of the year, Standby Mode at $15/month changes the math completely. Five months of service plus seven months on standby costs about $480/year instead of $900. See how Standby Mode works →
Frequently asked questions
Is there a contract?
No. Starlink is month to month. You can cancel or pause any time.
Can the price go up?
Yes. Prices rose in May 2026. Increases are typically announced by email a month or two ahead.
Is the dish really free?
In many rural Canadian areas, yes — offered at no upfront cost to new customers. Availability varies by address, so check yours.
What’s the cheapest way to run Starlink?
Residential 100 with a free dish, plus Standby Mode during months you don’t use it. And a referral link gets your first month free.
Ready to check your address?
See availability and pricing at your exact location, and get your first month free through our official referral link.
Prices verified on starlink.com/ca, August 2026, before tax. Last updated: August 2026.
*1 free month of Starlink service (equal to your plan) automatically credited 30 days after activation of your service, when you order through our official referral link RC-DF-7650727-61403-46. Official SpaceX program. No extra cost to you: same price as starlink.com. FastSat.ca receives a referral reward ($140 in cash or credit) for each referral, which funds the site.