How the 30-day trial works
When you order a Starlink kit, you have 30 days from delivery to return the hardware for a refund. That covers the two big worries with satellite internet:
- Speed at your address. Starlink's marketing numbers aren't guaranteed for every location. The trial lets you actually test it.
- Line of sight. Trees, roof angles, and neighboring buildings all affect the dish. If your yard can't see enough sky, you return it.
Stack the trial with a referral for a $100 reward
The referral program is stackable with the trial. Use this referral link when you sign up. Your $100 coupon is applied automatically - no code to type - and lands as a credit on your second monthly Starlink bill. The person who sent you the link gets $100 too, after you've stayed subscribed for two full billing cycles. Starlink says rewards can be service credit or cash. If you don't love it, you return the kit within 30 days for a hardware refund.
What "trying" Starlink actually looks like
- Order the Standard kit through the referral link.
- Kit ships in a few days (faster in most US areas - slower internationally).
- Set the dish in a spot with clear sky. The app tells you if trees are in the way.
- Run it for a couple of weeks. Test streaming, video calls, and downloads.
- Keep it, pause it (a small monthly fee; see starlink.com), or return within 30 days for a refund.
Is Starlink worth trying?
Depends on your alternatives. If you have gigabit fiber, no. If you're on rural DSL, fixed wireless, cellular hotspot, or in an area where cable goes down for days after storms, absolutely - and if it doesn't work at your address, you return the kit and the hardware is refunded. Read the full Starlink review here for real speed numbers, monthly cost, and the things I wish I'd known before signing up.
Try Starlink FAQ
Can I try Starlink before committing?
Yes. Starlink offers a 30-day trial on the hardware. If speeds are bad at your address or the dish can't see enough sky, you can return the kit within 30 days for a hardware refund.
Is there a Starlink free trial for the service?
The service itself isn't free. Your $100 coupon is applied automatically - no code to type - and lands as a credit on your second monthly Starlink bill. The person who sent you the link gets $100 too, after you've stayed subscribed for two full billing cycles. Starlink says rewards can be service credit or cash. That's on top of the 30-day hardware trial.
What does it cost to try Starlink?
You pay for the kit up front (returnable within 30 days) and the monthly service - if you sign up through an active referral, your $100 reward is applied on your second monthly bill. If you cancel and return within 30 days, you get the hardware refunded.
Can I pause Starlink after trying it?
Yes. Residential plans include a pause option for a small monthly fee (see starlink.com) - useful for seasonal use or if you're testing whether to keep it as a backup.
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Ready when you are - Your $100 coupon is applied automatically - no code to type - and lands as a credit on your second monthly Starlink bill. The person who sent you the link gets $100 too, after you've stayed subscribed for two full billing cycles. Starlink says rewards can be service credit or cash.
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