Plans, Price, & Where to Buy Elon Musk’s Starlink Philippines Internet Service
STARLINK PHILIPPINES – Here are comprehensive details about Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service, including its available packages, pricing, purchasing options, and the process for signing up.
Starlink has recently become accessible in the Philippines, offering a high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service to areas that lack adequate connectivity, particularly rural and remote regions.
If you’re considering getting Starlink internet service, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll provide you with comprehensive information on Starlink’s internet service, including details on its plans, pricing, where to buy it, and how to avail.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) established by Elon Musk through his aerospace company, SpaceX. Its primary goal is to provide internet access to areas that currently lack adequate coverage and serve as a backup for existing infrastructure.
Starlink utilizes a network of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, offering the advantage of significantly faster speeds compared to traditional satellite internet providers. This means you can now engage in activities like web browsing, streaming, voice/video calls, and online gaming using Starlink.
However, it’s important to note that, being a wireless/satellite-based system, Starlink’s internet connectivity may occasionally experience fluctuations compared to the stability of wired or fiber-optic connections. If you already have access to wired connectivity in your area, it’s advisable to use that unless your existing infrastructure is notably inferior.
How much is Starlink in the Philippines?
To access Starlink, you’ll need to purchase a Starlink kit. Below are the prices for each plan, including VAT, shipping, taxes, and customs fees, with a one-time shipping fee of PHP 1,220.
- Residential (standard kit) – PHP 28,000
- Roam (standard kit) – PHP 28,000
- Mobility (flat high performance) – PHP 153,942
- Maritime (flat high performance) – PHP 153,942
Here are the Starlink subscription options offered to Consumers:
Starlink Residential (Standard Plan) – Php 2,700 per month
- Fixed on one location.
- Unlimited “Standard” Data with speeds of up to 100 Mbps for downloads and up to 10 Mbps for uploads.
Starlink Roam (Mobile – Regional Plan) – Php 3,300 per month
- Use at any location on land in your continent.
- Unlimited “Mobile” Data (Up to 50 Mbps download speed, Up to 10 Mbps upload speed)
- Suitable for individuals traveling to areas where network reliability has been inconsistent or completely unavailable.
- Allows users to pause and un-pause service based on their individual travel needs.
Starlink Roam (Mobile – Global Plan) – PHP 12,200 per month
- Use globally, land coverage only.
- Unlimited “Mobile” Data (Up to 50 Mbps download speed, Up to 10 Mbps upload speed)
- Designed for portable use at any destination where Starlink has active coverage.
- A worldwide roaming choice for customers journeying to places where network reliability has been inconsistent or entirely absent.
- Allows users to pause and un-pause service, billed in one-time increments
Starlink Roam (Mobile – Priority 50GB) – PHP 15,394 per month / (Mobile – Priority 1TB) – PHP 61,576 per month / (Mobile – Priority 5TB) – PHP 307,885 per month
- Use globally, 50GB/1TB/5TB for sea coverage, and unli data for land coverage.
- 50GB “Mobile Priority” Data on the sea (Up to 220 Mbps download speed, Up to 25 Mbps upload speed)
- Unlimited “Mobile” Data on land and land-based water features like rivers and lakes (Up to 50 Mbps download speed, Up to 10 Mbps download speed)
- You can pause and un-pause service at any time, billed in one-month increments.
Once you’ve activated your kit, there’s an extra choice you can explore:
- Standard Priority 1TB (aka Business Plan 1TB) – PHP 12,992 per month / Priority 2TB – PHP 25,872 per month / Priority 6TB – PHP 77,392 per month
- High-speed, priority service for businesses and other high-demand users at one location. It also includes public IP and priority support.
- 1TB/2TB/6TB “Priority” Data (Up to 220 Mbps download speed, Up to 25 Mbps upload speed)
- After using “Priority” data, continue receiving unlimited “Standard” data. Or purchase additional “Priority” data (PHP 27.78 per GB).
Notes:
- You can change plans at any time, and you will be charged a fee (depending on the option you choose).
- Previously, with Residential Plans, you had the option to include Portability (which allowed you to use the equipment outside your home) for an extra fee of PHP 600 per month. However, as of April 28, 2023, this feature has been discontinued. If you’re already a Portability user, this feature remains active for you. But if you choose to deactivate the portability option, you won’t be able to reactivate it in the future.
What comes in the Starlink kit?
The Starlink kit comprises the Starlink satellite dish, a WiFi router, a power supply, cables, and a base.
Where can I buy Starlink in the Philippines?
Starlink can only be purchased through the official channel at https://www.starlink.com.
How can I pay?
- You can settle your Starlink kit purchase and monthly fees using Credit or Debit Cards, specifically Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
- You cannot use debit cards that are local only (i.e., Bancnet only, no Visa/Mastercard/AMEX logo).
- Don’t have a Credit Card? No problem! You can easily open a digital bank account and obtain a Debit Visa or Mastercard card. Some options include Maya, GCash, Tonik Digital Bank, GoTyme, CIMB, and Uno Bank. Alternatively, you can use your existing bank, but ensure that you’ve enabled Internet/Online payment functionality to avoid any payment complications.
- Please be aware that occasionally, if Starlink utilizes an international payment provider instead of a local payment processor like PayMongo, there may be additional bank fees. You might need to add extra credits, approximately 2% of the total kit price plus shipping, to cover these fees.
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