Starlink roam 50GB is now 100GB with unlimited slow speed after that

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On January 13, 2026, Starlink doubled the amount of high-speed data on Roam 50GB to 100GB, at no additional cost and in most markets. Here is all you need to know about what's changed and what hasn't. What happens when I use all my Roam 100GB data? Once you鈥檝e used 100GB of your high-speed Roam data, your service automatically continues with unlimited low-speed data for the remainder of your billing period. You鈥檒l still be connected for basic use like calls and texts, but activities such as streaming, downloading, and video calls may be limited. We鈥檒l notify you when you reach 80% and 100% of your monthly high-speed Roam data. To restore high-speed Roam service, you can upgrade to Roam Unlimited. Please note that this upgrade will remain in effect for future billing cycles. Will my service stop when I reach the 100GB data limit? No. Your service will not stop. You鈥檒l continue to have internet access--with unlimited data--at reduced speeds until your next billing cycle begins. What can I do with low-speed data? Low-speed data supports basic connectivity such as email, calls, and texts. Activities that rely on higher speeds鈥攍ike streaming video, large downloads, or video calls鈥攚ill be limited. How do I get high-speed Roam data again? You can upgrade anytime to Roam Unlimited to restore high-speed service. Please note that upgrading to Roam Unlimited will remain in effect for future billing cycles. What happened to buying additional data billed per GB? With the exception of Ocean Mode, per-GB data purchases are no longer available on Roam plans. Customers now automatically move to unlimited low-speed data after reaching their high-speed Roam 100GB limit, with the option to upgrade to Roam Unlimited for continued high-speed access. Can I use Roam 100GB on the ocean? Yes, with the same previous conditions as Roam 50GB: Connectivity is supported in territorial waters and inland waterways, up to 12 nautical miles from the coast, for up to 5 consecutive days and up to 60 da...

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