Starlink Halves the Cost of Its Dish for New Sign-Ups

SpaceX has announced a significant price reduction for its Starlink satellite internet service. Previously, the Starlink dish, which is essential for connecting to the satellite network, cost $499. However, the company has now halved the price to $175 for new sign-ups, making the service more accessible to a wider range of customers. The Starlink dish, also known as a user terminal, is responsible for establishing the connection between the user's location and the Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth. This price reduction is expected to attract more customers to the service, particularly those in rural or underserved areas that have limited access to traditional broadband internet. Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, aims to provide high-speed internet access to users worldwide through its network of low-Earth orbit satellites. The service has been expanding rapidly, with the company launching thousands of satellites into orbit to improve coverage and reliability.