BajaNomad

Has anyone else noticed StarLink Service will change the end of February ‘25?

RFClark - 1-29-2025 at 01:51 PM

I received an email from StarLink a few days ago stating that my service will be moved to Roam unlimited the 24th of February. ($165 US/M)

After some research I found that the new plan only supports 2 months out of area coverage. My current plan says that as well but StarLink won’t change your location to Mexico and charge you less for service.

Has anyone heard anything about what will happen if you migrate to Roam unlimited from Mexico after the first 2 months?

twogringos - 1-30-2025 at 07:23 AM

Since roaming for Mexican registered accounts is only about $85/mo. Starlink might not be inclined to force you to change account location.

RFClark - 1-30-2025 at 02:30 PM

TG,

They haven't over the last several years. Probably because of $$$!

The new Roam is more $$$ and has the same 2 month restriction. I think after reading all the weasel words and comments that I will buy a new Mexican System and use Nordvpn with a 3rd party router and a static IP address.That will give me a location in Los Angeles for Apps that care.

I’m using the Nordvpn software now on my Idevices over Starlink and it works fine.

SFandH - 1-30-2025 at 04:02 PM

I've decided to buy Starlink next week using a BCS address. I'm hoping that a US bank account is not a problem. I'll be using it for 6 months, Oct through April. I'd prefer a mini because I'm on a minimal solar system while in BCS but mini's aren't available in Mexico (yet). I'll add to the solar system if needed.

Comments?

LancairDriver - 1-30-2025 at 04:05 PM

Has anyone tried their latest Starlink package.
I signed up for the Starlink portable "backpack" setup several months ago A small flat antennae and a large candy bar sized ac plug containing electronics to supply Wi-Fi anywhere. They added $30/mo. to my $120 bill. I have used it on several boon dock RV camping trips and it works just fine.

mtgoat666 - 1-30-2025 at 08:30 PM

Starlink is very spendy. Most areas in baja have people running wifi networks that can be joined for lower cost, and a directional antenna.

JDCanuck - 1-30-2025 at 09:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  
I've decided to buy Starlink next week using a BCS address. I'm hoping that a US bank account is not a problem. I'll be using it for 6 months, Oct through April. I'd prefer a mini because I'm on a minimal solar system while in BCS but mini's aren't available in Mexico (yet). I'll add to the solar system if needed.

Comments?


We used our Canadian Credit card to pay for our Baja based system. I don't see it being a problem. The service was reliable and fast, but we had a home based system, no roaming.

PaulW - 1-31-2025 at 06:15 PM

Off topic
Starlink just announced the Mini is now available in Mexico

SFandH - 2-1-2025 at 07:42 AM

Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Off topic
Starlink just announced the Mini is now available in Mexico


Must be real recent. Not listed here:

https://www.starlink.com/mx

or here:

https://www.starlink.com/support/article/c086c0c8-78b7-421e-...


RFClark - 2-2-2025 at 09:02 AM

I finally heard back from customer service on how to transfer your Starlink to a new country (Mexico) they said to transfer your system to a new account set up in Mexico! We have an existing Mexican account from having 2 systems so later this month or next month when I buy a VPN router I will try that and report back.

Yes, you can pay a Mexican account with a non-Mexican CC.

Amazon.mx is selling StarLink minis currently.

RFClark - 2-2-2025 at 09:53 AM

L,

With a VPN router the whole house is in the US. The TV works with US domestic Content and our phones register as being in the US.

JDCanuck - 2-2-2025 at 12:32 PM

RFClark: Am I correct in assuming your new Mexico based roaming account will be approximately 1/2 the cost of the present one in the US? Sounds like a no-brainer.

SFandH - 2-2-2025 at 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RFClark  


Yes, you can pay a Mexican account with a non-Mexican CC.

Amazon.mx is selling StarLink minis currently.


Thanks for the info. I'm buying this week. Here it is.

https://www.amazon.com.mx/SpaceX-Starlink-parab%C3%B3lica-ge...

David Nuevo - 2-14-2025 at 05:40 PM

I tried to by a Starlink kit to use in BCS; they wouldn't take my U.S. VISA so I had a BCS resident buy it for me and was able to establish an auto-pay account with my VISA and BCS address. They took three monthly payments, then stopped accepting them. I jumped through all the customer "service" hoops several times to no avail (as you know, you cannot ever talk to anyone). So eff Starlink...Viasat works fine for me down there.