Was on Starlink site again today checking after yesterday's final end of the $0 Hardware special and noticed Standard Kit on special with what looks like no location restrictions. This is a change from the Starlink Free Hardware mostly for regional areas recently..
This deal appears to be for any location, plus there is $20/mo off any Residential Plan for your first 12 months.
The retailers have already dropped pricing, so I am guessing a pre-announced sale:
$399 @ JB Hi Fi$399 @ Bunnings$399 @ Officeworks$398 @ Harvey Norman- $275 @ Officeworks and $274 @ Harvey Norman
Retailers have gone lower!!!! Starlink is now @ $275.
If you order it from Starlink using the referral process/links via OzBargain, you can get 1 Free Month! (Pay the 1st month, get a credit for the 2nd month). Applies to pretty much all plans. If you buy from a retailer, you are not eligible for 1 month free. Delivery from Starlink is usually quick. Had one to VIC in 48 hours, most come within a few days via Australia Post.
This is more suited for homes and businesses with fixed locations. If you are WFH or running a business, go the $139 Residential Plan, not the lite plan. If you want roaming, then sure, you can get this kit and use it for travelling. But it is a bit of a pain as it requires 240V or the DC-DC power supply at $180 AUD. The standard kit has high power requirements and consumption compared to the Mini. If you want something for travelling, go the Mini (currently $599) which can run on 12V and is an all in one solution (dish + router/wifi etc all in one).
Speed Tests of the Gen 3 Standard Kit can be found here including Latency, Residential Lite speed test can be found here. If you want to see a comparison of Residential Home vs Residential Lite, that can be found here.
Two Residential Plan Option:
- Residential - The most popular plan for typical residential customers. Unlimited data.
- Residential Lite - An affordable option for smaller households and lower internet usage. Unlimited deprioritised data. Speeds may be lower than our Residential service at peak hours.
Some key points that often come up in discussion.
Already on NBN FTTP?
Stay put. A dedicated fibre link still gives the lowest latency, faster download/upload speeds, and gigabit-class throughput—perfect for streaming, gaming, and business workloads.On NBN FTTN or NBN FTTC?
Check here to see if you are eligible to get NBN FTTP.On NBN Fixed Wireless, or NBN Satellite?
Starlink will almost always deliver a noticeably faster, more consistent connection—as long as you have a clear view of the sky.Why FTTP is hard to beat
Fibre’s \~1–5 ms latency and high upload head-room simply can’t be matched by any satellite service, including Starlink. If you can order FTTP, it remains the gold standard.Why Starlink shines everywhere else
Where fibre isn’t available, Starlink sidesteps ageing copper loops and congested wireless towers, providing city-like download speeds (often 150–300 Mbps) and far lower latency than legacy NBN Satellite.Bottom line for regional users
In most rural areas, Starlink is the best upgrade path over Fixed Wireless or Satellite NBN—bringing reliable, high-speed internet to places the fibre rollout hasn’t reached.
Both offers end on the 3rd of September.
Offer is valid only for new customers. Discount will only apply to one service line. Customers who change their plans to a non-residential plan, cancel their service, or are suspended will lose their promotional pricing.
I wonder if Amazon's Project Kuiper is about to come to life?