Save 50% on Starlink with a refurbished hardware kit

Christie Graham - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 13 November 2023

From now until January 1 2024, residential homeowners in Australia can purchase refurbished Starlink kits for just $299 — that’s half price. Brand-new hardware costs still sit at $599, but this has also come down in price since it was first introduced in Australia in 2021.

Starlink could be a great alternative internet option if NBN just isn’t cutting it for you or you just can’t get a stable 4G or 5G home wireless connection alternative at your location, especially for those in regional and rural areas.

In addition to hardware, a Starlink plan will still set you back $139 per month. You’ll also need to pay a $30 shipping and handling fee to receive your kit.

Starlink plans are pretty steep compared to Satellite NBN, however. Check out some Basic I, Basic II and Fast Satellite plans below:

Satellite NBN plans on this speed tier come with a max download speed of 12Mbps.

Sky Muster 155GB Standard

nbn® Satellite Basic I Speed
155GB Data
Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply

$44.95/mth

Min. cost $44.95

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$44.95/mth

Min. cost $44.95

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Satellite NBN plans on this speed tier come with a max download speed of 25Mbps:

#1	Activ8me	Activ8me Sky Muster 155GB Sonic nbn® Satellite Basic II Speed 155GB Data Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply $49.95/mth Min. cost $49.95 Link not supplied	$49.95/mth Min. cost $49.95	Link not supplied
#2	Pivotel	Pivotel Sky Muster Plus Premium 25 nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $4/mth off for first 6 months, $55/mth for first 6 months, then $59/mth ongoing. Ends 31.10.26 $55/mth for 6 mths, then $59/mth Min. cost $55 Link not supplied	$55/mth for 6 mths, then $59/mth Min. cost $55	Link not supplied
#3	Activ8me	Activ8me Sky Muster Plus Premium 25 nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply $59/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#4	IPSTAR	IPSTAR Sky Muster Plus Entry nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#5	Skymesh	Skymesh Skymesh Ultra 25 Plan nbn® Satellite Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth. T&Cs apply. $64.95/mth for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth Min. cost $64.95 Link not supplied	$64.95/mth for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth Min. cost $64.95	Link not supplied

Satellite NBN plans on this speed tier come with a max download speed of 100Mbps.

#1	Pivotel	Pivotel Sky Muster Plus Premium 25 nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $4/mth off for first 6 months, $55/mth for first 6 months, then $59/mth ongoing. Ends 31.10.26 $55/mth for 6 mths, then $59/mth Min. cost $55 Link not supplied	$55/mth for 6 mths, then $59/mth Min. cost $55	Link not supplied
#2	Activ8me	Activ8me Sky Muster Plus Premium 25 nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: 2 months free! New residential customers only who sign up on an eligible plan with an RRP of under $85/mth. T&Cs apply $59/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	IPSTAR	IPSTAR Sky Muster Plus Entry nbn® Satellite 21 Mbps Unlimited Data $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#4	Skymesh	Skymesh Skymesh Ultra 25 Plan nbn® Satellite Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth. T&Cs apply. $64.95/mth for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth Min. cost $64.95 Link not supplied	$64.95/mth for first 6 months, then $74.95/mth Min. cost $64.95	Link not supplied

And for those wondering if you can get Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink now covers all of Australia as shown in the official Starlink coverage map below:

Screenshot of the official Starlink coverage map of Australia coloured blue to show availability in all locations.

If you're still unsure, you'll be able to confirm that coverage is available when you enter your address on the Starlink website. To support the Starlink satellites in orbit, there are 20 Starlink ground stations in Australia spread between New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.

Christie Graham

Digital Content Editor

Christie Graham is a tech industry expert and former head copywriter for Harvey Norman's Computers and Tech category. She won a national Newscorp writing competition to review TV shows on Binge, and keeps busy juggling her many hobbies including baking, painting, archery, stargazing, tending to her chickens, training her Border Collie, expanding her Harry Potter replica collection, and making lists (much like this one).

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