Starlink recently replaced its previously free “Pause” feature with a paid Standby Mode costing $5/month (or €5) across Roam, Residential, and Priority plans. This mode offers about 0.5 Mbps, sufficient only for basic updates or emergency use, significantly eroding the “pay-as-you-go” appeal that made Starlink Mini attractive for infrequent travelers.
Users now face a trade-off: Cancel the service before a trip (risk reactivation delays) or pay the monthly fee to maintain minimal connectivity. Understanding this policy shift is vital for planning intermittent use or travel-based connectivity.
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