Starlink - New targeted Roam offering in Australia

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steadytheship

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#318430 16-Jan-2025 14:29

Starlink have came up with a new Roam deal only available via the application for existing Roam connections to "downgrade" too. (isn't stated anywhere on their website in OZ either).

It's a $15pm for 5GB deal, with the ability to consume more GBs at 3$ per each.

Just wondering if its available to NZ, but would need someone who has a current roaming connection to confirm in the app.

Attached a picture of what it looks like in the app for Aussies at least.

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#3332361 16-Jan-2025 15:27

My mums account won’t offer it nor the general website under roam or resi nor standard vs mini. May not be available in NZ yet. The US offer seems to be $50 for 50GB. $15 for 5 GB in AU, $3/GB thereafter.

Who would need this? Most places are going to have cellular coverage, otherwise you’d already have Starlink (therefore wouldn’t need a backup-backup).

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#3332401 16-Jan-2025 20:27

I've just checked a couple of accounts, including connections already on roam. Can't see it anywhere. Will keep a check on this one though.

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#3332402 16-Jan-2025 20:29

Awesome, would appreciate that.

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#3332404 16-Jan-2025 21:14

Some more info here:

Starlink Offers Cheapest Plan Yet to Entice Inactive Users

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#3332537 17-Jan-2025 07:53

So they want you to keep a plan active incase you need a backup connection? Surely it would be better to turn the normal service on when needed as that price for that data is what some would call a bit of a joke.

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Erayd

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#3332857 18-Jan-2025 02:22

Doesn't seem to be available to my account at this point (I normally have a paused roam plan).

At this price, I'd buy it like a shot - really hoping it becomes available in NZ too. Keeping a close eye on this one...

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#3332862 18-Jan-2025 07:42

richms:

So they want you to keep a plan active incase you need a backup connection? Surely it would be better to turn the normal service on when needed as that price for that data is what some would call a bit of a joke.

I'd like to see a genuine backup solution that can be turned on and off at will, without forcing you to pay for a whole months access and which guarantees you can get service even if all hell breaks loose and everyone else not paying for the backup service is trying to sign up for a new monthly account.

If Starlink were to offer a backup service for say $5 per month, with usage billed at your usual monthly rate or close to it, in 24 hour (or part thereof) blocks, I'd happily buy their hardware and pay the monthly fee, even though I'm on fibre and the chance of actually needing the service is very low.

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#3357379 26-Mar-2025 00:50

We now have an even better version of that plan available here in NZ 😁

$17/mo for 10GB. Yes please!

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#3357386 26-Mar-2025 07:30

boosacnoodle: My mums account won’t offer it nor the general website under roam or resi nor standard vs mini. May not be available in NZ yet. The US offer seems to be $50 for 50GB. $15 for 5 GB in AU, $3/GB thereafter.

Who would need this? Most places are going to have cellular coverage, otherwise you’d already have Starlink (therefore wouldn’t need a backup-backup).

Depends on how much you value resiliency. The Gisborne Cyclone two years ago springs to mind as an example of why diverse back-up solutions are valuable. I also recall driving back home one day to find out that a Chorus network cable had been cut, and I lost cellular coverage once I hit the footprint of the town, but the TFF backed UFB was still functional at home thankfully. In an all Chorus fed exchange, odds are good that would have been total loss of service.

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#3357387 26-Mar-2025 07:32

$4 per GB overage.

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#3357435 26-Mar-2025 12:14

Erayd:

We now have an even better version of that plan available here in NZ 😁

$17/mo for 10GB. Yes please!

Nice! Just switched my backup unit over.

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#3358128 28-Mar-2025 10:00

I'm considering a Starlink as backup - we don't do anything critical but my partner works from home and has clients in various countries so most of her calls are done during our night time. This seems to be when most maintenance happens and now this year there has been a few times where our connection has been disrupted during the night.

How do you sign up for this 10GB plan? I figure I would buy the starlink mini from Bunnings, then can I select it on the Starlink website or do I have to choose the normal roam option then downgrade?

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#3358181 28-Mar-2025 10:15

dazzanz:

How do you sign up for this 10GB plan? I figure I would buy the starlink mini from Bunnings, then can I select it on the Starlink website or do I have to choose the normal roam option then downgrade?

You'll most likely need to start with a different plan, and then downgrade to it. The 10GB plan isn't currently available for selection as the initial plan when you set up a new connection.

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#3358216 28-Mar-2025 12:56

Buy Starlink direct from Starlink (its easier to get setup). Get it on residential lite plan. Once setup, change plan to 10GB roaming, this will take affect from next bill cycle, so yes you will pay an initial month at full price.

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#3369596 1-May-2025 16:51

can someone tell me what the extra charge per GB is currently on the Roam 50Gb plan? Considering doing away with Sat TV on my boat (because my currnt unit is faulty) and switching over to starlink

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