Every Starlink Roam option for Australian seasonal travellers — costs, data, speed limits, and the real trade-offs.
Last updated June 2026 · Official plans ↗
| Feature | Standby | Roam 100GB | Roam Unlimited | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (AUD) | $15 | $85 | $210 | $0 |
| Annual cost | $180 | $1,020 | $2,520 | $0 |
| Download speed | 0.5 Mbps | ~160 Mbps+ | ~160 Mbps+ | None |
| High-speed data | None | 100GB then 0.5 Mbps | Unlimited | None |
| In-motion use | No | Yes (<100 km/h) | Yes (<100 km/h) | N/A |
| Firmware updates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | SD/HD (within cap) | 4K unlimited | No |
| Video calls | Basic only | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote work | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Reactivation risk | None | None | None | Cell capacity risk |
| Pro-rata billing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (on reactivation) |
| Per-GB top-ups | No | Removed Jan 2026 | N/A (unlimited) | N/A |
Switch to Standby for summer months at home. Activate Roam 100GB when you hit the road. Saves over $480/year vs staying on 100GB all year.
Roam 100GB at $85 works if you monitor usage. Roam Unlimited at $210 for heavy users or families. No need for standby if always travelling.
Standby mode year-round, then upgrade to 100GB pro-rata for specific trips. Pay roughly $42 for two weeks of full-speed Roam.
Cancel when home (if strong mobile coverage). Accept the reactivation risk. Standby at $15/mo is safer — keeps you on the Starlink network and avoids cell-capacity lockout.
From June 2026, Starlink increased Standby Mode from $8.50 to $15/month, Roam 100GB from $80 to $85/month, and Roam Unlimited from $195 to $210/month.
As of March 2026, Starlink disabled in-motion use on the Standby plan. It's now classified as a stationary plan only. If you need connectivity while driving off-road, you need Roam 100GB or Unlimited.
From 13 January 2026, Starlink doubled the data allowance from 50GB to 100GB at the same price. Per-GB top-ups ($1.50/GB) were removed at the same time — exceeding 100GB now drops to 0.5 Mbps rather than cutting off completely.
From 13 September 2025, the free pause feature was replaced by the paid Standby Mode. Previously you could pause for free for months. The price has since increased from $8.50 to $15/month.
Roam and Priority plans now have a 100 km/h speed cap for in-motion use. This affects aircraft users but is no issue for four-wheel-drive and road travel.
Quick reference for typical data consumption activities.
At 0.5 Mbps (Standby or post-cap): sufficient for calls, email, navigation, and basic web. Streaming and large downloads will stall.