TL;DR
On Jan. 13, 2026, Starlink doubled the high-speed allowance on its Roam 50GB plan to 100GB at no extra charge in most markets. After users consume 100GB of high-speed Roam data they are moved to unlimited low-speed access for the rest of the billing cycle, with the option to upgrade to Roam Unlimited to restore high-speed service.
What happened
Starlink announced on January 13, 2026 that the Roam 50GB plan has been increased to 100GB of high-speed data at no additional cost in most markets. Customers who use up their 100GB of high-speed Roam data are not disconnected; instead they automatically continue with unlimited, reduced-speed data for the remainder of the billing period. The company said it will send notifications when a user reaches 80% and 100% of their monthly high-speed allowance. Subscribers can restore full-speed Roam service by upgrading to Roam Unlimited; that change will carry forward into subsequent billing cycles unless the customer switches plans manually in their account portal. Starlink also removed the option to buy extra per-GB Roam data in most cases, with Ocean Mode remaining as the per-GB option for certain offshore coverage. A list of specific markets where Roam 100GB is not yet available was published by Starlink.
Why it matters
- Users traveling or temporarily off-grid get twice the high-speed Roam data at no added monthly cost in most markets.
- Automatic fallback to unlimited low-speed access prevents service interruptions after the high-speed allowance is exhausted.
- Removal of per-GB top-ups (except Ocean Mode) changes how customers needing occasional extra high-speed data must upgrade or plan usage.
- Roam Unlimited upgrades persist across billing cycles, which may affect ongoing subscription costs and plan choices.
Key facts
- Effective date: January 13, 2026; Starlink doubled Roam high-speed data from 50GB to 100GB in most markets.
- After consuming 100GB of high-speed Roam data, service continues at reduced (low-speed) rates with unlimited data for the remainder of the billing period.
- Starlink will notify customers when they reach 80% and 100% of their monthly high-speed Roam allocation.
- To regain high-speed access at any time customers can upgrade to Roam Unlimited; that upgrade remains in effect for future billing cycles unless changed.
- Per-GB data purchases for Roam plans have been removed except for Ocean Mode, which remains billed per GB and is available only with Roam Unlimited.
- Ocean coverage rules (same as prior Roam 50GB): connectivity 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 days per year; beyond those limits requires Ocean Mode.
- Starlink published a list of markets where Roam 100GB is not available and Roam 50GB remains in effect, including: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei, Cape Verde, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nauru, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Togo, Tonga, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Customers who switch back from Roam Unlimited to Roam 100GB before the next billing cycle must do so manually via their account portal.
What to watch next
- Notifications at 80% and 100% of high-speed usage are in place and should appear in accounts as Starlink indicated.
- Roam Unlimited pricing and exact cost to upgrade — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether Starlink will extend Roam 100GB to the markets currently listed as exceptions — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Roam 100GB: A Starlink roaming plan that provides 100GB of high-speed data per billing period before switching to reduced-speed unlimited data.
- Roam Unlimited: A Starlink roaming option that provides continuous high-speed roaming data; upgrading to it restores high-speed service and remains in effect across billing cycles.
- Ocean Mode: A Starlink add-on billed per GB that provides coverage beyond territorial limits for maritime use; it is available only with Roam Unlimited.
- High-speed data: Data transmitted at bandwidths suitable for activities like streaming video, large downloads, and video calls.
- Low-speed data: Throttled data service intended for basic connectivity such as email, voice calls, and text messaging; not optimal for heavy-bandwidth uses.
Reader FAQ
Will my service stop when I reach 100GB of Roam high-speed data?
No. Service continues at reduced (low-speed) unlimited data for the rest of the billing period.
How can I restore high-speed Roam data after hitting 100GB?
You can upgrade to Roam Unlimited at any time; that upgrade will remain in future billing cycles unless you switch back.
Can I still buy extra per-GB Roam data?
Per-GB purchases for Roam plans have been removed except for Ocean Mode, which remains billed per GB.
Can I use Roam 100GB on the ocean?
Yes within territorial waters and inland waterways up to 12 nautical miles for up to 5 consecutive days and up to 60 days per year; coverage beyond that requires Ocean Mode.
How much does Roam Unlimited cost?
not confirmed in the source
Help Center Home Articles Roam 50GB is now Roam 100GB On this page What happens when I use all my Roam 100GB data? Will my service stop when I reach…
Sources
- Roam 50GB is now Roam 100GB
- Starlink Revamps $50 Roam Plan, Adds 'Unlimited' Low- …
- Starlink roam 50GB is now 100GB with unlimited slow …
- Starlink Doubles Data on $50/mo Roam Plan
Related posts
- Harmony launches AI notetaker for Discord to record, transcribe, summarize
- Netflix debuts its first original podcasts with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
- Save 25% on the Lume Cube Edge Light 2.0 Desk Lamp During Lume Cube Sale