Starlink Mini $449 (RRP $599) + Service Plan (Min $8.50/Month for Standby Plan) @ Starlink

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Starlink Mini $449 (RRP $599) + Service Plan (Min $8.50/Month for Standby Plan) @ Starlink
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geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 09:52 starlink.com (239 clicks)
Last edited 08/10/2025 - 06:15 by 1 other user

You can run Starlink Mini on Residential, but it seems silly since it has the Router/WiFi built in so you would need more coverage etc (it does have an ethernet port).

Starlink Mini is best for roaming and travel. It can run on 12-48V systems and USB-C PD power sources.

Starlink Mini Roaming Speeds are a little slower compared to say a Standard Starlink Gen 3 Kit, but still plenty fast enough. You can view roaming speedtests here, it is on a Gen 3 Standard Kit though. But provides estimates.

When you are not using it, either cancel or put into Standby Mode ($8.50 AUD per month).

Not as cheap as the $299 Deal but still cheaper than $599.

Officeworks is the first retailer to drop their price. along with Harvey Norman @ $448 and Bunnings.

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  • wem77 on 07/10/2025 - 09:56

    Starlink offered this to me for $0. Still didn’t take it. I imagine they have excess supply in Aus.

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 09:57
      -4

      Starlink offered this to me for $0.

      $0 providing you had a Starlink Residential Service.

      Still didn’t take it.

      Cool?

      I imagine they have excess supply in Aus.

      I doubt it that is the reason. They are doing specials globally in general.

      • wem77 on 07/10/2025 - 10:05
        +1

        No shade on your deal man. Just illustrating that they are in some capacity offering deals that are or have been far cheaper. I think personally the value proposition is poor given the likely upgrade that will follow soon to improve the mini’s speeds.

        • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 10:09

          Just illustrating that they are in some capacity offering deals that are or have been far cheaper.

          Yep and the $0 Mini deal was posted. However, not everyone has Starlink as their primary service so are not eligible. Plenty of people want just the Mini for their travel requirements. So whilst, yes, there is other deals/offers and it has been cheaper in the past, this is the cheapest the Mini has been in almost 12 months.

          I think personally the value proposition is poor given the likely upgrade that will follow soon to improve the mini’s speeds.

          What upgrade might that be?

    • Spendmore on 07/10/2025 - 10:37
      +4

      They offered you a loan unit for $0. You would never own it unless you pay for it.

      • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:05
        +1

        Exactly and you must retain your Residential Service. If you cancel the Residential, then you need to pay for the hardware or return it.

  • christ112 on 07/10/2025 - 10:01

    What is the $8.5 cost pm? Does that mean i only have to pay $8.5 and connect to the internet?

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 10:04
      +1

      The Standby Mode costs $8.50 per month and offers 1Mbps upload and download speeds. But is enough for emergencies like phone calls - https://starlinkinfo.au/faqs/starlink-standby-mode/ or https://www.starlink.com/au/support/article/37bb3b47-9525-72… will help.

      Plans then go to $80 a month for 50GB or $195 for Unlimited.

      • eug on 07/10/2025 - 11:05
        +1

        The Standby Mode costs $8.50 per month and offers 1Mbps upload and download speeds.

        It's 0.5Mbps BTW.

        • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:06

          I got 1Mbps on mine.

          • eug on 07/10/2025 - 12:10

            @geekcohen: I'm on it right now and Speedtest reports 0.54Mbps down, 0.42Mbps up.

            • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 12:39

              @eug: My Mini is packed away. But this was my Speed Test that I did take a screenshot.

              • eug on 07/10/2025 - 15:58

                @geekcohen: Well.. Starlink advertises 0.5Mbps so I wouldn't tell people to expect 1Mbps. They would be disappointed if they bought it expecting 1Mbps and only got half the speed. If they buy it expecting 0.5Mbps and get 1Mbps instead that'd be a bonus.

            • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 12:43

              @eug: Regardless, it is very slow and only usable for phone calls. Its a stupid plan in my view and I think just more of a money grab.

              • Churna on 07/10/2025 - 16:02

                @geekcohen: surprisingly youtube at 320p works on this.
                maps, music streaming, messaging, even facetime calls work.

                One device at a time of course but amazing how many things are actually optimised for such a slow network. $8.5 for this service is a bargain.

              • eug on 07/10/2025 - 16:04
                +1

                @geekcohen: It's OK in some situations… like if you're camping and all you need is to keep in touch with messages and sending some photos back and forth it works fine. YouTube works at 480p, if higher resolutions are needed they can be downloaded.

                I can understand why they did it though. The dishes are very likely subsidised, if everyone bought one and just kept it in a cupboard 11 months of the year they'd probably be losing money on it, or not making enough to make it worth it.

      • Saturday7 on 07/10/2025 - 11:06

        Just for clarity - standby mode does not provide 1 Mbps as you stated nor does it provide 0.5 Kbps as the first link you posted claims. It offers speeds up to 500 Kbps.

        • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:07

          Yes, that is true. But every test I have done has provided 1 Mbps, and you can see the test hard limiting. Unlikely to go below it.

  • Turd on 07/10/2025 - 10:44
    +1

    WTF - Demand Surcharge - $295

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:02

      You must be selecting residential?

  • lovebargain87 on 07/10/2025 - 10:48
    -4

    Should add + Demand Surcharge in the title as well

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:02

      It is not applicable to all areas. Demand surcharge should only apply to Residential.

  • turtleCatcher on 07/10/2025 - 11:47

    Have a look at some past starlink mini deals, i hope it comes back to 250 mark as i am holding on to pull the trigger.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/starlink%20mini%20t…

    This isn't great deal but if you want it in 2-4 weeks time. Go for it.

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 11:52
      +1

      100% not as good as the $299 special but it is the cheapest it has been since. I suppose it depends on whether you're willing to gamble and potentially wait for another $150 reduction. Starlink specials are hard to judge and just happen; there is 0 warning.

      Many are spewing that they didn't pull the trigger on the $299 deal. So $150 reduction is a start.

      i hope it comes back to 250 mark

      I don't believe that the Mini has been that low. The lowest it has been is $299. The Standard Kit has been $149, but that isn't exactly travel friendly like the Mini.

      • turtleCatcher on 07/10/2025 - 12:05
        +1

        You are right that was a typo (i am hoping to get to 250 though).
        Cheapest was 297$ effectively https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/888047

        And yes sales are a little un-predictable, lst time. bought full proce because i was travelling to perth by road and this deal came. i just returned the hardware at the end of my trip and starlink reimbursed full money.

  • eug on 07/10/2025 - 12:13
    +1

    Not the best deal ever but if you need one now it's the best deal.

  • King Steuart on 07/10/2025 - 14:12
    -3

    Are we all cool with the space noise Elon is making with this

  • 1tightwad on 07/10/2025 - 15:12
    +1

    Can knock 5% off with an Officeworks price match to Hardly Normal.

  • akred on 07/10/2025 - 15:47

    Does this discount combine with referral links?
    Can you buy the hardware only, or is the cheapest option $449 + $80 Roam plan for one month?

    • geekcohen on 07/10/2025 - 17:22

      Does this discount combine with referral links?

      Yes

      Can you buy the hardware only

      Yes, but you need to change the plan to Standby mode once its been linked to your account. You don't get charged the plan until you turn it on or after 30 days delivery, whatever comes first.

      Alternatively, you can get just the hardware from Officeworks for $449.

      • akred on 07/10/2025 - 17:48
        +1

        Thank you!

  • digitalane on 07/10/2025 - 19:07
    +1

    still waiting for the $299 to come back…..

    Decent enough if you need it now

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