Starlink for Business: Plans, Prices and When Renting Makes More Sense (2026)
Short answer
Starlink for business means Starlink’s Local Priority or Global Priority plans. In the US, Local Priority costs $55/month for 50 GB of priority data, $155 for 500 GB, $280 for 1 TB and $530 for 2 TB (prices reported Sept–Nov 2026), and you buy the hardware. Once priority data runs out, speeds drop to about 1 Mbps unless you add data. A business plan makes sense for a permanent site; for an event, a job-site startup or a few weeks of backup, renting a kit from Star Surf ($20/day or $150/week, unlimited data) is usually simpler and cheaper.
Key takeaways
- Two plan families: Local Priority (land use in one country) and Global Priority (oceans and worldwide).
- US Local Priority prices: $55 (50 GB), $155 (500 GB), $280 (1 TB), $530 (2 TB) per month.
- After the data block: service continues at up to about 1 Mbps down unless you buy more priority data.
- Business extras: network priority, a public IPv4 option, in-motion use and a 99.9% uptime credit, according to plan guides.
- Short-term needs: renting avoids hardware costs and monthly data blocks. Star Surf rents kits with unlimited data and no Starlink account needed.
What is Starlink for business?
Starlink sells business service under two plan families. Local Priority is for land use in one country, with limited travel. Global Priority is for ships and worldwide use. Both give your traffic priority on the network up to a monthly data block, which is the main difference from Residential plans.
Business customers typically use Starlink for remote offices, farms, job sites, retail locations without cable, and as a failover line when the main connection goes down. If backup is your main goal, see our backup internet for business guide.
How much does Starlink for business cost in 2026?
These are the US monthly service prices reported by plan trackers in September through November 2026. Hardware is a separate one-time purchase.
| Priority data | Local Priority | Global Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | $55/mo | $250/mo |
| 500 GB | $155/mo | $650/mo |
| 1 TB | $280/mo | $1,150/mo |
| 2 TB | $530/mo | $2,150/mo |
You can add data in blocks (Local: +50 GB for $25 or +500 GB for $125). Once priority data is used up, the connection stays on but slows to about 1 Mbps down and 0.5 Mbps up, which is too slow for video calls or card terminals on a busy day.
Dishy Central lists the Standard business kit from $349, with a higher-priced Performance kit for harsh conditions. Starlink’s prices change often and vary by location, so confirm on starlink.com before you order.
What do business plans include that Residential doesn’t?
- Network priority up to your data block.
- Public IPv4 option for remote access and some security systems (assigned by DHCP, so not guaranteed static).
- In-motion use up to 100 mph on supported setups.
- Uptime commitment: plan guides describe a 99.9% monthly target, with a 20% service credit if it’s missed.
- Priority support and multiple service locations on one account.
Those features matter for a permanent location. For a two-week project or a weekend event, you’re paying for hardware and a data block you may never use again.
Should a business rent or buy Starlink?
| Situation | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent rural office or shop | Buy + business plan | Long-term cost per month is lower |
| Event, trade show or market (days) | Rent | No hardware cost; unlimited data |
| Job site before fiber or cable arrives | Rent | Weeks to months, then return the kit |
| Outage backup during a busy season | Rent | Cover the risky weeks only |
| Testing Starlink at a site before buying | Rent | Check speed and sky view first |
Star Surf rents Starlink Mini and Standard kits for $20/day (2-day minimum, or $50 for a single day) or $150/week from 7 days, with multi-week discounts from 2 weeks and custom quotes for a month or longer or for several kits. A $350 refundable deposit applies, and there’s no Starlink account or contract to manage. For rental-specific details, read Starlink rental for business, or ask about multi-kit setups on our enterprise page.
Our recommendation
If you need Starlink at one permanent location for years, a Starlink business plan is the right tool. If you need it for an event, a job-site startup, a busy season or a test run, rent it. Star Surf ships Starlink kits anywhere in the US (or you can pick up free in American Fork, Utah) from $20/day or $150/week with unlimited data, and quotes multi-kit setups for businesses.
Reserve a Starlink kitAsk us a questionHow do you set up Starlink at a business site?
- Check the sky view. The dish needs a clear view of the sky, away from trees and tall buildings.
- Plan power. A Standard kit plugs into a normal outlet; a Mini can run from a power bank or vehicle power.
- Place the router. Put it central to the devices you need to cover, or add a mesh node for larger spaces.
- Test before opening. Run a speed test and a card transaction before customers arrive.
Every Star Surf kit ships ready to go, and our setup guide walks through each step.
FAQs
How much is Starlink for business per month?
In the US, Local Priority is $55/month for 50 GB of priority data, $155 for 500 GB, $280 for 1 TB and $530 for 2 TB, according to plan trackers checked in fall 2026. Global Priority starts at $250/month. Hardware is extra.
Is Starlink Business unlimited?
Business plans include a block of priority data. After it’s used, service continues at up to about 1 Mbps download unless you buy more data. Star Surf rental kits come with unlimited data.
Does Starlink Business have a contract?
Starlink Business is billed monthly and plan guides describe it as having no long-term contract. You still buy the hardware up front.
Can a business rent Starlink instead of buying it?
Yes. Star Surf rents Starlink Mini and Standard kits from $20/day (2-day minimum) or $150/week, with multi-week discounts from 2 weeks and custom quotes for longer rentals or multiple kits.
Is Starlink good as backup internet for a business?
Yes, because it doesn’t depend on local cable or fiber lines. Many businesses rent a kit for high-risk weeks, such as a busy season or a big event, instead of paying for a business plan all year.
Need Starlink for a few days or a few weeks?
Rent from $20/day. Pick up in American Fork, UT, or have it shipped anywhere in the US in a protective hard case.
Check availabilityMulti-kit & event quotesAbout Star Surf
Star Surf is a Starlink rental company based in American Fork, Utah. We rent Starlink Mini and Standard kits from $20/day (2-day minimum) or $150/week with unlimited data, for pick-up in Utah or shipping anywhere in the US, and supply multi-kit setups for events, job sites and businesses. Check availability.
More guides
Sources
- Dishy Central: Starlink business plans 2026 (Sept 25, 2026)
- Find Cheap Broadband: Starlink prices November 2026 (updated Nov 8, 2026)
- Starlink Outage Map: Starlink plans and pricing 2026
- Starlink: Business
Prices, plans and speeds are as reported in our sources (checked November 2026) and change often; check starlink.com before you buy. Starlink® is a trademark of SpaceX. Star Surf is an independent rental company and is not affiliated with Starlink or SpaceX.