TL;DR
On January 13, 2026 Starlink upgraded the Roam 50GB plan to 100GB of high-speed data in most markets at no extra cost. After consuming 100GB, users automatically fall back to unlimited low-speed data for the rest of the billing period, with the option to upgrade to Roam Unlimited to restore high-speed access.
What happened
Starlink announced that, effective January 13, 2026, the Roam plan that had carried 50GB of high-speed monthly data now provides 100GB of high-speed data in most markets at no additional charge. When a user reaches the 100GB high-speed threshold, the service does not stop; it continues as unlimited low-speed data until the next billing cycle. Starlink will send notifications at 80% and 100% of the high-speed allocation. Customers who want high-speed connectivity again can upgrade to Roam Unlimited; that upgrade will carry forward into future billing cycles. Per-GB top-ups on Roam plans have been removed except for Ocean Mode. Ocean usage follows the prior rules: coverage in territorial waters and inland waterways up to 12 nautical miles for up to five consecutive days and up to 60 days per year; beyond those limits requires Ocean Mode, which is billed per GB and is available only on Roam Unlimited.
Why it matters
- Users get twice the high-speed Roam allowance without an increase in price in most markets, which changes how much mobile data-intensive activity is feasible while roaming.
- Automatic fallback to unlimited low-speed data avoids service interruptions but will limit high-bandwidth activities like streaming and large downloads.
- Removal of per-GB top-ups on Roam plans (except Ocean Mode) reduces short-term add-on flexibility and pushes users toward upgrading to Roam Unlimited for more high-speed capacity.
- The ocean usage rules and Ocean Mode billing remain distinct, which matters for maritime customers who need extended offshore data.
- Upgrade decisions now have recurring implications because moving to Roam Unlimited remains in effect for future billing cycles.
Key facts
- Change effective date: January 13, 2026.
- High-speed Roam allowance doubled from 50GB to 100GB in most markets at no extra cost.
- After 100GB is used, service continues as unlimited low-speed data for the remainder of the billing period; service will not stop.
- Starlink notifies customers when they hit 80% and 100% of their high-speed Roam data.
- To regain high-speed service users can upgrade to Roam Unlimited; the upgrade persists into future billing cycles.
- Per-GB data purchases on Roam plans have been discontinued except for Ocean Mode.
- Ocean Mode is billed per GB, is available only with Roam Unlimited, and is required for coverage beyond 12 nautical miles or beyond five consecutive days / 60 days per year.
- Roam 100GB is not available in a number of markets; examples listed by Starlink include Austria, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and others.
What to watch next
- Whether Starlink will expand Roam 100GB availability to the markets currently still on Roam 50GB is not confirmed in the source.
- Exact speeds that qualify as 'low-speed' after the 100GB threshold are not specified in the source.
- Any future pricing or terms changes for Roam Unlimited or Ocean Mode are not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Roam plan: A Starlink service tier intended for mobile and temporary use outside a fixed home service area, with a monthly high-speed data allowance.
- Roam Unlimited: A Starlink upgrade option that restores or provides unlimited high-speed roaming data; in this context the upgrade remains active across billing cycles.
- Ocean Mode: A Starlink billing option for extended offshore connectivity that is charged per gigabyte and is available with Roam Unlimited for coverage beyond defined territorial limits.
- High-speed data: Data delivered at speeds suitable for bandwidth-intensive activities such as streaming and large downloads; Starlink sets a monthly GB allowance for it on Roam plans.
- Low-speed data: Reduced-speed connectivity intended to maintain basic functions like email, calls and texts after a high-speed allowance is exhausted.
Reader FAQ
Will my Starlink Roam service stop after I use 100GB?
No. After 100GB you continue to have unlimited low-speed data until your next billing cycle.
How do I get high-speed Roam data again after hitting the limit?
You can upgrade to Roam Unlimited to restore high-speed service; that upgrade remains in effect for future billing cycles.
Can I buy extra per-GB Roam data when I run out?
Per-GB purchases on Roam plans have been removed except for Ocean Mode.
Can I use Roam 100GB while at sea?
Yes within territorial waters and inland waterways up to 12 nautical miles from the coast for up to five consecutive days and up to 60 days per year; beyond that requires Ocean Mode billed per GB and only available with Roam Unlimited.
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Sources
- Starlink roam 50GB is now 100GB with unlimited slow speed after that
- Roam 50GB is now Roam 100GB
- Starlink Doubles Data on $50/mo Roam Plan
- What are the Roam service plans?
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