US Mobile is teasing a major hybrid mobile plan that opts for Starlink as a home internet provider. The company says it might not use Starlink in the future as more options become available, but the plan it’s releasing will cost less than $50 with no data cap.
US Mobile CEO, Ahmed Khattak, took to Reddit to share some pivotal news about the company’s upcoming announcement. The teaser included significant details about an upcoming hybrid mobile/home plan with Starlink, and why something like that is so difficult to put together.
What that means for customers is a US Mobile data plan that spans every major network in the US, Canada, and Mexico. With that, Ahmed says users will get a miniature dish for Starlink internet to “take anywhere.” Starlink already sells these smaller receivers for the more mobile customers, and they’ve become a vital tool when a connection is needed in remote areas.
A Starlink Mini receiver is seen in marketing images a commenter claims to have obtained. Take the imagery with a grain of salt prior to the full announcement.
The post also notes that the Starlink portion of the plan will not include a data cap, all while sitting under that $50/month subscription. Many of the details are still missing, like what the mobile portion of the plan will look like, and whether that listed price is the entry or a set entry point. Starlink’s own website lists a $50/month subscription cost for a 100Mbps residential plan, so combining mobile coverage in any capacity seems like a cost-saving measure for users.
The CEO also makes a point to acknowledge its choice to partner with Starlink. His entry can be read on Reddit, but it essentially states that Starlink is the best option, and bringing its capabilities to users takes priority over opting for a worse network.
The satellite network we’re integrating with is, right now, the best LEO option on earth. Refusing to integrate it would mean giving our customers a worse product to make a statement. That isn’t a tradeoff I’m willing to make on their behalf.
The company also makes a point of saying that Starlink will not be a partner forever. When better LEOs begin to emerge, US Mobile will explore options to work with better services to pass that performance on to customers.
This isn’t the first time mobile providers have partnered with Starlink. T-Mobile has previously used the company to add satellite service to its coverage, dubbed T-Satellite.
US Mobile plans to announce final details on April 9.
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