Starlink, the satellite internet service provider, reduced the prices of its kits in Argentina in December, creating an opportunity for those seeking connectivity alternatives in the country.
The Mini kit is offered at 142,500 pesos, while the Standard kit is valued at 374,999 pesos, both with discounts compared to their previous prices.
This price reduction adds to a range of plans that cover both residential users and businesses, as demand for high-speed internet access continues to grow, especially in rural areas and regions with limited infrastructure.
The Mini kit, the most affordable option, includes built-in Wi-Fi, a kickstand, a tube adapter, a flat mount, a 15‑meter DC power cable, and a dedicated power supply. Its antenna, equipped with an electronic phased array and a 110° field of view, is manually aligned using a mobile app.
The device’s total weight, including the base and cable, is 1.53 kg. This unit withstands temperatures between –30 °C and 50 °C, resists winds exceeding 96 km/h, and can melt up to 25 mm of snow per hour, with an average power consumption of 25-40 W, making it versatile for various installation options.
On the other hand, the Standard kit is designed for residential users who need intensive application use, such as streaming, video calls, and online gaming. The package includes an antenna, stand, third-generation router, 15-meter Starlink cable, 1.5-meter AC power cable, and a power supply of the same length, enabling quick, easy connection.
Starlink operates a satellite network that provides high-speed connectivity, especially useful in rural or remote areas where other alternatives are limited. The antenna requires a direct line of sight to the sky to function properly, making it an effective solution for those without access to fiber-optic or traditional networks.
The service, however, requires purchasing one of the kits and paying a monthly subscription fee, which is not included in the December promotion.
Starlink plans available in Argentina
In Argentina, Starlink offers plans for both personal and business use.
For individual users, there are two main alternatives: the Residential plan, designed for homes, which guarantees over 99.9% uptime, resistance to adverse weather conditions, unlimited data, and a 30‑day free trial; and the Mobile plan, designed for RVs, nomads, and people who work from anywhere, with advantages such as quick installation, use on the go, coverage in more than 150 countries and territories, the ability to pause the service, and a 30-day trial.
For businesses, the offering is divided into Local Priority and Global Priority plans. Local Priority is designed for companies with fixed or mobile locations, providing national and regional coverage, network priority, stable connectivity on the move and at fixed locations, access to a public IP address, and an administration panel.
Global Priority, on the other hand, is designed for operations that require global land and sea connectivity, with network priority, stable connectivity under any circumstances, a public IP address, and a control panel.
Limitations, despite the advantages
Despite the advantages of satellite internet access, Starlink also has some drawbacks. The upfront cost of the equipment and the monthly subscription can be higher than for traditional services.
Furthermore, the speed and stability of the connection can be affected by adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain or snow, and in dense urban areas, latency can exceed that of fiber optics. The need for a direct line of sight to the sky limits its use indoors or in obstructed locations.
Those who live in remote regions or experience hardware failures may face additional difficulties accessing maintenance and technical support, which is a consideration when evaluating the adoption of this service.
