Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Mini Flyers Facing Large Price Increase
New speed limit for low-cost plans is 87 knots
Sporty's Starlink Mini antenna mount
A typical mount for a portable Starlink Mini antenna installation in a light airplane © Sporty's Pilot Shop

Pilots who have been mounting a SpaceX Starlink Mini antenna as portable equipment in their aircraft have been notified by SpaceX that “the maximum supported in-motion speed for Roam and Priority Plans is 100 mph (160 km/h, 87 knots).” However, two new Starlink Aviation plans are now available for these users: Aviation 300 (261 knots) for $250 per month and 20 GB plus $10 per GB overage; and Aviation 450 (391 knots) for $1,000 per month and 20 GB plus $50 per GB overage.

According to a recent message from SpaceX to Starlink Mini users, “Your Starlink has recently been detected operating at high speeds. Your plan is intended for in-motion use on land or in water, such as driving and boating.”

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