Starlink has recently made a significant upgrade to its Roam 50GB plan, now offering customers double the high-speed data allowance at no extra cost. The plan has been rebranded as Roam 100GB and continues to be priced at $50 per month in the U.S. This move is a game-changer for users who rely on Starlink while traveling or as a backup internet connection.
Previously, once Roam customers reached their 50GB limit, they had to either pay $1 per additional gigabyte or lose connectivity for the remainder of the billing cycle. With the new Roam 100GB plan, customers can now enjoy unlimited low-speed data after exceeding their high-speed data limit. While speeds will be reduced to around 1Mbps, users can still perform basic tasks such as email, calls, and texts. Bandwidth-heavy activities like streaming video or video calls will be limited until the next billing cycle begins.
Starlink has implemented notifications to alert customers when they reach 80% and 100% of their high-speed data cap. Those looking to restore full-speed connectivity can upgrade to the Roam Unlimited plan for $165 per month, with the upgrade carrying over into future billing cycles.
However, the additional data comes with a trade-off as Starlink has removed the option to purchase additional high-speed data by the gigabyte on Roam plans. This makes Roam 100GB a more predictable offering but may push heavy users towards the more expensive Unlimited tier.
The updated plan continues to support use on land and in territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles from shore for limited periods. Coverage beyond that requires Ocean Mode and Roam Unlimited. While Roam 100GB is now available in some countries, including the U.S., it has yet to be offered in others like Austria, Croatia, Qatar, and the UAE.
This upgrade aligns with Starlink’s aggressive growth strategy as the service now boasts over 9.2 million users globally. Recently approved by the FCC to double its satellite fleet, Starlink also introduced a new Mini X hardware bundle in select markets. By doubling the data cap on its cheapest plan for free, SpaceX demonstrates its commitment to expanding its user base and ensuring customers stay connected, even when they reach their data limits.