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Starlink Limits Roam to 100 MPH, Steering GA Pilots to New Aviation Tiers

Pilots say the shift prices general aviation out of practical in‑flight connectivity.

Overview

  • Starlink notified Roam and Priority users of a new 100 mph in‑motion cap, effectively ending standard-plan use in most general aviation aircraft.
  • The company introduced Aviation 300MPH at $250 per month and Aviation 450MPH at $1,000 per month, each with 20 GB included and metered overages.
  • Aviation 300MPH covers land and territorial waters, while Aviation 450MPH adds ocean coverage, and both require identity verification and a support‑ticket switch.
  • Pilots report cancellations and a return to alternatives like SiriusXM, with many requesting a mid‑tier option after previously paying roughly $50–$65 for far larger data allotments.
  • A Change.org petition topped just over 4,000 signatures as of March 4, and AOPA said the change has priced out many pilots as Starlink declined to comment.