Starlink might soon launch a new ‘Starlink Community’ tier

Getting access to reliable internet in remote or underserved areas has long been a challenge, and one that SpaceX’s Starlink has aimed to fix. But even with satellite internet reaching far-flung locations, the cost of entry has still been a barrier for many. Between the upfront equipment fees and a monthly subscription of $120 for its standard plan, Starlink isn’t exactly cheap. Now, SpaceX might be taking a major step toward affordability with a new option called Starlink Community.

Although not officially announced, details about the program briefly appeared on Starlink’s reseller support pages before being taken down. The premise is pretty straightforward: instead of every household buying its own Starlink dish, a single dish can now be shared among multiple subscribers, each with their own account, router, and experience. Think of it like a satellite-powered internet co-op for apartment buildings, schools, or rural clusters.

According to those support pages, the Starlink Community plan would cost $60 per person monthly, half the price of the standard Residential plan and $20 less than the Lite option. Not only does this make the service more budget-friendly, but it also reduces the upfront equipment cost since only one dish is needed per group. Early screenshots show a “Pass history” section with room for up to 10 users, suggesting that as many as 10 accounts might be able to connect to a single dish.

SpaceX hasn’t confirmed how bandwidth will be managed in this setup, which matters, a lot. After all, sharing internet with several neighbors could mean slower speeds if someone decides to binge 4K videos all weekend. Still, the flexibility to manage your own Wi-Fi router and account makes this more appealing than simply splitting one person’s internet connection.

There’s also mention of a Community Hotspot option, aimed at short-term access for single devices, though details are still unclear. And while it’s not certain when or where Starlink Community will launch first, leaked documents suggest the rollout might target areas outside North America, where cost remains a major barrier to internet access.

If this pans out, Starlink could become far more competitive with traditional ISPs and mobile hotspots, not by replacing them, but by filling in the gaps they’ve never been able to reach affordably.