If you can get full fibre, start there. If you cannot, try the mobile networks at home. Starlink becomes a much stronger choice when both let you down and you have somewhere with a clear view of the sky.
These are advertised UK examples checked on 25 September 2026. BT and Three represent fibre and mobile alternatives, not the whole market. Every provider still needs to check your address.
Scroll across the table to see speeds and terms.
| Plan | Monthly price | Download speed | Setup and terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Residential 100 Mbps | £40 | Up to 100 MbpsDownload cap | Hardware offer depends on address. Plan available in selected areas. |
| Starlink Residential 200 Mbps | £60 | Up to 200 MbpsDownload cap | Hardware offer depends on address. Plan available in selected areas. |
| Starlink Residential Max | £80 | Maximum available speed | Hardware offer depends on address. Highest Residential network priority. |
| BT Full Fibre 300 | £30.99 | 300 Mbps advertised49 Mbps advertised upload | 24 months. £0 activation in the offer checked. £34.99 from 31 March 2027 and £38.99 from 31 March 2028. |
| Three 5G Home Broadband | £18 | 150 Mbps averageNot a minimum speed | 24 months. No setup fee. £21.50 from 1 April 2027 and £25 from 1 April 2028. Recurring-payment discount included. |
A speed cap, an advertised fibre speed and a measured mobile average are different things. None tells you exactly what your home will get. Three’s average applies to at least half its 5G broadband customers in 5G coverage areas at peak times. Starlink speeds vary with congestion and the dish’s sky view.
Price and plan sources: Starlink, BT and Three. These are the offers displayed when checked, including scheduled price changes. Other packages and address-specific offers may differ.
The BT example costs less than Starlink’s entry plan and advertises a higher download speed. Fibre also avoids finding a dish position or relying on indoor mobile reception.
Ask for the installation date before cancelling your old service. An Openreach fibre checker and a local fibre operator may give different answers because they cover different networks.
Starlink vs full fibreA mobile router can be quick to set up. The Three example is £22 a month cheaper than Starlink’s £40 plan before any price rises or setup costs.
Reception can change between rooms and networks. Test where the router will sit, including a weekday evening. Good outdoor coverage on a map does not guarantee that the signal will get through your walls.
Starlink vs 4G and 5GA house on a slow copper line, beyond useful mobile reception, is where Starlink can make a substantial difference. It brings the internet in by satellite, so it does not need a new fibre cable to reach the property.
You do need an unobstructed sky view, power and a route for the cable. The kit is designed for self-installation. Roof work and awkward cable runs are reasons to get help, rather than part of every order.
Starlink plans and full costsSome rural operators connect homes by radio from a nearby mast. Their coverage may miss the national comparison sites, so look locally as well.
Ask whether they can survey the property, what equipment they fit and what speed they expect to deliver. A national price would be misleading for services with different coverage and installations.
Starlink vs fixed wirelessFor video calls, a connection that keeps dropping is frustrating even when a speed test looks good. Check upload speed, latency and short outages as well as download speed. Our calls and gaming guide explains what each affects.
For price, include the bill after any introductory period, announced increases and equipment you actually need. A £40 Starlink plan with the eligible referral credit costs £440 for the first 12 months of service at an unchanged monthly rate. The dish offer, delivery, mounting and electricity sit on top of that.
If you rely on a home phone, alarm or telecare device, settle how it will work before replacing the line. A new internet connection alone does not transfer those services.
Start with Ofcom’s broadband and mobile checker, then confirm the result with providers. For Starlink, use the app to check the intended dish position as well as checking the address.
If Starlink suits your home, order through our referral link. See the eligibility rules.