Comments on: Starlink Roam vs Residential: Here’s How The Two Plans Compare

By: Jay Jahangiri

Jay Jahangiri — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:56:26 +0000

Hello

I am considering the “Roam” option for our cabin (as we are not there all the time) having read all the foregoing back and forth traffic of information. And since we have back up storage batteries and they need wireless internet (and we saw a wired connection from the Starlink dish to inside if a “tent”), does the roaming option provide a wireless site and password that can be sued for our power storage batteries? Please advise

Thanks
Jay

By: Viktor

Viktor — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:39:49 +0000

In reply to Scott. Hi Scott, yes you can switch between the two plans at will.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:06:02 +0000

Hi Viktor,

I’m only needing residential service currently, but am considering buying a 5th wheel and living on the road. Can I switch from residential to roam when the time comes and use the same equipment I was using for the residential service when I make the switch?

By: Marsha

Marsha — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:53:55 +0000

Hi, I think Roam is the only practical option for us but something I haven’t seen discussed is if there is a limit to how many devices might be able to be in use at the same time. We currently have two vehicles, each with it’s own unlimited hotspot. A single Roam plan would cost less per month and possibly be an improvement if it could support a minimum of six devices with a lot of browser tabs when parked. Do you have any thoughts about this?

By: Viktor

Viktor — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:21:20 +0000

In reply to Bonnie. Hi Bonnie, unfortunately not possible. Residential service cannot be paused.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:20:16 +0000

Hi Viktor,
Great information, thank you.
I currently have a mobile/roam plan that I use at home, but can also take my Starlink with me while traveling. If I purchase the flat hardware a mount on my RV (so I don’t have to carry my residential hardware with me) can I toggle my service between the two devices? Therefore I would only have one monthly fee.

By: Viktor

Viktor — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:07:04 +0000

In reply to Jane Shirack. Hi Jane, have you checked whether service at the address he plans to move to is available right now? If so, I'd assume that to be the case one year later as well since Starlink's capacity is only increasing.

By: Jane Shirack

Jane Shirack — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:29:57 +0000

I have starlink at my house. My husband lives in a camper M-F 2.5 hours away. He will be there for a year or more. Should he get a residential paln there since he won’t be moving anytime soon or get roam so if he has to move the camper in a year or two it will operate? Would it be best to get residential and go to roam if he moves and there isn’t service at the new address?

By: Viktor

Viktor — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:39:21 +0000

In reply to Christopher Philpott. Hi Christopher, Roam is probably the best option since Residential cannot be paused.

By: Christopher Philpott

Christopher Philpott — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:17:49 +0000

Hi. I live in Manitoba for six months a year and the other six months in a remote area in Newfoundland. I would like to know what my best option would be.