Starlink has introduced a $5 monthly fee for its pause feature on the Starlink Mini, which was previously available for free. The change affects Roam, Residential, and Priority subscribers in the US, most of Europe, and Canada, with several exceptions. The new 'Standby Mode' offers unlimited low-speed data designed for backup and emergency use. While SpaceX markets this change as an upgrade, many see it as a bait and switch, especially for users who purchased the Starlink Mini with the expectation of a pay-as-you-go model.
