“How much is Starlink in Canada?” is one of the most-searched questions about satellite internet here, and the honest answer is that it keeps moving. Starlink restructured its Canadian residential plans in January 2026 into a three-tier lineup, and prices and promotions have shifted since. Rather than hand you a number that’s out of date by next month, here’s how to choose the right plan, which matters more than a few dollars either way.
The Plans, in Plain Language
- Residential 100 Mbps: the entry tier. Suits one to three people who stream, browse and work from home.
- Residential 200 Mbps: the middle tier for busier households with several people online at once.
- Residential Max: the fastest residential tier, aimed at big households, heavy remote work, and properties with lots of connected devices and cameras.
- Roam plans: designed for portability (RVs, boats, camping, travel), not as a default plan for a fixed home.
- Business plans: for companies, farms and sites that need more consistency than a residential plan is built for.
Plan names, speeds and rules can change, so confirm the details on Starlink’s own site before you order.
How to Pick the Right Tier
Ask three questions:
- How many people and devices are online at the same time? A couple streaming and browsing is a different load from a family with kids gaming, two people on video calls and a set of security cameras uploading footage.
- Is this a permanent address or a place you move between? Fixed address points to a Residential plan. Moving around points to Roam.
- Does the property have a clear view of the sky? No plan fixes a dish that’s blocked by trees. A cheaper tier on a well-placed dish beats a premium tier on a poor one.
Hardware: Buy, Rent or Free
Starlink has offered hardware in different ways at different times, including promotions where equipment was free in eligible areas. Availability depends on your address and the current offer. We track this closely; see our post on when Starlink equipment is free.
The Costs the Plan Page Doesn’t Show
The monthly plan is only part of the picture:
- Mounting. A roof, pole or tower mount that gets the dish above obstructions. See our guide to Starlink mounting options.
- Cable routing and weather sealing, which determine whether the install lasts.
- Whole-property WiFi. A fast dish with a weak router in the corner of the house still feels slow in the bedroom. Read how to fix Starlink WiFi dead zones.
Starlink vs Other Rural Options
If you’re also weighing other providers, we compare them directly in Starlink vs Xplornet and, for BC, Starlink vs Telus and Xplore.
FAQ
Is there a contract? Starlink has marketed its residential service as month to month; check the current terms when you order.
Which plan do most households need? It depends on household size and usage, which is why we ask about devices and daily use before recommending anything.
Can I install it myself? Many people do. A professional install pays off when the property has trees, a steep or metal roof, outbuildings, or when you want the WiFi designed properly.
Get It Installed Right
We install Starlink across Southern and Central Ontario and the BC coast, handling the mount, cabling and whole-property WiFi in one visit. See our Ontario and British Columbia installation services, or book a free consultation.
