RNP BUSINESS GUIDES / Plans, costs & data
What does Starlink really cost a business?
THE SHORT ANSWER
A business Starlink budget has two parts: the installed system and the ongoing service. On October 15, 2026, Starlink’s US fixed-site page lists Local Priority from $55 per month for 50 GB. The complete project can also require hardware, mounting, cabling, network integration, battery backup and support. RNP quotes installation after reviewing the site.
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What are the published US service prices?
The annual column is simple arithmetic for comparison, not a fixed-term offer. It excludes hardware, installation, extra data and any applicable taxes or other charges. Starlink says the monthly website price includes the Terminal Access Charge; avoid adding that charge twice when comparing an itemized proposal.
| Priority data | Listed monthly service | 12 months at that unchanged rate |
|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | $55 | $660 |
| 500 GB | $155 | $1,860 |
| 1 TB | $280 | $3,360 |
| 2 TB | $530 | $6,360 |
Source: Starlink — US fixed-site business plans; Starlink — Terminal Access Charge.
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How do you calculate the first-year total?
Budget structure — fill in your own approved amounts
First-year total = installed project + service + additional data + support + applicable charges
The installed project should separate the terminal and accessories from labor and building-specific work. A mount and cable route on an accessible wall are a different scope from a difficult roof position, a long route through a working warehouse or integration into an existing managed network.
Keep optional work visible. A UPS, additional access points or a replacement firewall may be valuable, but the proposal should explain the problem each item solves. If an item already exists and is suitable, record that assumption so two suppliers do not price different systems under the same description.
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What should an installation quote identify?
- Exact kit, mount and accessories, including which party supplies each item.
- Mounting position, access arrangements, permissions and cable route.
- Weather sealing, entry treatment and any building work included in the price.
- Firewall connection, Wi-Fi coverage work and battery-backed equipment.
- Application tests, commissioning record and staff handover.
- Travel, additional visits, exclusions and the process for approving a scope change.
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Which recurring costs are easy to miss?
Include the retained primary or backup connection, managed-network support and any paid monitoring you actually choose. Decide how extra data will be approved. An inexpensive backup allowance can become a poor fit if automatic software updates and guest downloads continue unrestricted during a long outage.
Also assign responsibility for routine checks. A stored kit needs someone to confirm the subscription, accessories and setup procedure are ready. A permanently connected backup needs a periodic working test. These are operating tasks even if no outside provider invoices for them.
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Does a completed project establish a standard price?
No. RNP’s Decatur warehouse case documents a completed installation and its scope, but no confirmed customer price is published. It should help you understand the work involved, not be treated as a price list for another building.
For a useful comparison, ask bidders to price the same mounting, network and acceptance requirements. Then compare the total against the business problem being solved. A lower quote that omits the warehouse Wi-Fi work may leave the original operational issue unresolved.
About this guide
RNP’s planning recommendations are separate from vendor specifications. Sources were checked on October 15, 2026; current plan terms, availability and account-specific offers can change. Illustrative calculations are not installation measurements. RNP confirms project scope, price and local delivery availability after assessment.
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
Turn the question
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Send the site address, proposed mounting area and network work you want included.
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