Starlink Roam Plans in 2026/27: New Prices, the $80 300GB Tier & Which One Fits Your RV

If you use Starlink Roam in your RV, your bill just changed — and so did the hardware you can buy. Between May and July 2026, SpaceX raised prices on almost every Roam plan, quietly launched a new $80 tier with 300GB of data, doubled the cost of Standby mode, and stopped selling the Standard dish with Roam service altogether.

That’s a lot of moving parts in three months, and most of the coverage out there only tells half the story. In this guide, we lay out exactly what changed, what each plan costs now, and — most importantly — which Roam plan actually fits the way you camp. If you’re brand new to Starlink, start with our complete Starlink for RV setup, power & cost guide and come back here to pick your plan.

What Changed in Starlink Roam Pricing (2026/27)

The May 2026 price adjustment hit new customers on May 16, 2026, and existing customers on their first billing cycle on or after June 18, 2026. Here’s the full picture:

Two details worth noting. First, the new 300GB tier was the only Roam plan that didn’t go up — it launched at $80 and stayed there through the price bump, which tells you where Starlink wants RVers to land. Second, residential plans rose at the same time (Residential 100 Mbps went from $50 to $55, MAX from $120 to $130), so switching to a home plan won’t dodge the increase.

The Hardware Shake-Up: Mini Is Now the Default Dish

The bigger surprise came in July 2026: Starlink stopped offering the Standard dish with new Roam plans. If you sign up for Roam today, the ordering flow gives you one consumer option — the Starlink Mini at $199. Existing Roam customers logged into their accounts also see a Performance dish at $1,999 aimed at demanding setups.

What this means in practice:

• Already using a Standard dish on Roam? Nothing changes for you. Your service continues as-is.
• Buying new? The Mini is your default path — and honestly, for most RVers it’s the better tool anyway: it draws far less power (roughly 25–40W versus 75–100W for the Standard), fits on a dashboard or a small roof mount, and travels well. Power draw matters more than most people think off-grid — our RV power usage calculator guide shows how those watts add up over a boondocking day.
• Still want a Standard dish? Third-party retailers still sell them, and they can be activated on Roam or Residential service afterward. Just check the return policy before you buy.

Which Roam Plan Should You Pick?

The honest answer depends on how many nights you camp and what you do online. Here are the three profiles we see most:

The Weekender & Occasional Traveler → Roam 100GB ($55)

If you’re out a handful of weekends a month, 100GB covers email, browsing, GPS updates, music, and a reasonable amount of video. One caution: video calls and HD streaming eat data fast — a single evening of streaming can burn 3–7GB. If you regularly hit the cap in the last week of the month, do the math on the 300GB tier before paying for overage-level frustration.

The Full-Timer & Remote Worker → Roam 300GB ($80)

This is the plan Starlink built for the RV crowd, and the value math is simple: three times the data of the 100GB plan for $25 more, and $95/month cheaper than Unlimited. 300GB comfortably covers a remote work week (video calls included), evening streaming, and cloud backups. If you run your life from the road and you’re disciplined about big downloads, this is the sweet spot — and it’s the tier Starlink chose not to raise.

The Heavy Streamer & Full-Time Family → Roam Unlimited ($175)

Multiple people streaming simultaneously, online gaming, big work files, no desire to watch a data meter — that’s Unlimited territory. It’s also the plan that supports in-motion use, which matters if a passenger works while you drive. At $175 it stings, but it’s still cheaper than most cellular unlimited-hotspot setups with comparable coverage. Powering all that streaming off-grid is its own challenge — our boondocking power setup guide covers how to size for it.

How to Keep Your Starlink Bill Under Control

A few field-tested ways to soften the 2026/27 increases:

• Use Standby mode between trips — but do the math. At $10/month, Standby now costs $120/year just to keep your account parked. If you store the RV for 5+ months, compare that against simply pausing/reactivating the plan (Roam plans can be paused from the app at no charge, in monthly increments).
• Downgrade in your camping off-season. Running Unlimited year-round when you only travel hard in summer wastes $95/month versus the 300GB tier. Plans can be changed from the app.
• Mind the power bill too. Off-grid, every watt comes from your batteries. The Mini’s lower draw can save 300–600Wh per day versus a Standard dish — real capacity you don’t have to buy. Our guide to energy-efficient RV appliances puts those numbers in context, and if you’re running Starlink off a battery bank, check our portable power station picks for clean 12V setups.
• Don’t panic-buy hardware. The Mini at $199 is the cheapest Starlink entry point yet. Unless you genuinely need the Performance dish’s capabilities, $1,999 is very hard to justify for typical RV use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Starlink Roam prices go up in 2026?

Yes. In May 2026, Roam 100GB went from $50 to $55/month and Roam Unlimited from $165 to $175/month. Standby mode doubled from $5 to $10/month. New customers paid the new prices from May 16, 2026; existing customers from their first billing cycle on or after June 18, 2026. The new Roam 300GB tier ($80/month) was the only plan left untouched.

What is the Starlink Roam 300GB plan?

Launched May 14, 2026, it’s a middle tier with 300GB of priority data for $80/month — three times the data of the 100GB plan for $25 more. It’s aimed squarely at full-time RVers and remote workers, and it’s currently the best value per gigabyte in the Roam lineup.

Can I still buy the Standard dish for Roam?

Not directly from Starlink — as of July 2026, new Roam signups are offered the Mini ($199), and existing customers can see a Performance dish option ($1,999). Existing Standard dish owners on Roam are unaffected, and third-party retailers still sell Standard dishes that can be activated on Roam afterward.

Is Starlink still worth it for RVers after the price increase?

For most travelers who camp beyond reliable cell coverage, yes — no cellular option matches its coverage in remote areas. The right comparison isn’t Starlink versus nothing, it’s Starlink versus an unlimited cellular data plan: if you mostly camp near towns with strong signal, cellular can be cheaper; if you boondock in dead zones, Starlink remains the only serious game in town.

The Bottom Line

The 2026/27 Starlink changes boil down to this: prices crept up across the board, but the new 300GB tier at $80 is a genuinely good deal for full-timers — and the Mini becoming the default dish is a quiet win for boondockers, thanks to its much lower power draw. Pick the plan that matches your actual data use, park your service on Standby (or pause it) when the rig sits, and put the savings toward something more fun than bandwidth.

New to Starlink? Our complete Starlink for RV guide covers setup, mounting, and powering the dish off-grid step by step.

Sources: Mobile Internet Resource Center — Roam & Standby Price Increases · MIRC — New Roam 300GB Plan · MIRC — Standard Dish No Longer Offered With Roam · Starlink — Roam official page. Prices verified July 2026 and subject to change — always confirm current pricing at starlink.com before ordering.

Published on July 10, 2026

Mike Dawson

Mike Dawson is RVGeo's lead editor, applying inspection-grade rigor to RV research - verifying manufacturer specs, testing components, and fact-checking pricing and claims before they're published. RVGeo's approach draws on a background in automotive technical inspection, applied specifically to RV electrical, power, and safety systems. Mike oversees RVGeo's foundational guides on power systems, DIY conversions, and van-life setup, with every recommendation checked against real specs and current pricing rather than assumptions.