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How Does the $0 Mini Rental Work?

Instead of making you buy the dish, Starlink lends you the equipment. As long as you maintain an active service plan, you keep the dish for $0 down. Here are two easy ways to get it:

• Option 1: Order Direct with a Roam Plan (Select Countries)
  If you are in Canada, the UK, or select other regions, click on Roam on Starlink's website and select Rent. You get the Mini dish for $0 upfront (plus shipping) and pick a monthly data plan like 100GB or Unlimited. Note: For US residents, standalone Roam rentals are not yet available; you will need to purchase the hardware outright or use Option 2.
• Option 2: The Residential Max Perk (Existing Home Users)
  If you already use Starlink at home on their Residential Max plan, check your inbox or account dashboard. Starlink offers an optional $0 Mini hardware rental perk that gives you 50% off mobile Roam plans when you take the Mini on the road.
Tip for US Readers

Starlink rotates promotions and rental availability frequently based on network capacity and warehouse inventory. If the standalone $0 rental option isn't currently showing for your US zip code, check back on Starlink's checkout page regularly, as regional offers change often. We will also post any new promotions we come across right here on WebOffGrid, so be sure to check back with us regularly!

• What happens if you cancel?
  Because the dish is a rental and not owned , you simply mail the Mini kit back to Starlink using a prepaid return label if you decide to stop service.

Step-by-Step: Getting Yours Set Up

1. Head to Starlink's Website: Select the Roam tab, pick the Rent option, and add the $0 Mini hardware to your cart.
2. Pick Your Data Tier: Choose how much high-speed data you need while traveling. If you mostly check email and work online, the 100GB plan is a great budget starting point.
3. Unbox & Plug In: When your kit arrives, plug it into power, point the flat side toward a clear view of the sky, and follow the simple steps in the Starlink app to get online in minutes.

Powering Your Mini Off-Grid Without Draining Batteries

Saving $600 on hardware is awesome, but keeping your RV or camper batteries happy off-grid is just as important. The Starlink Mini is super efficient, but running it through a standard AC wall inverter wastes about 15% to 20% of your power as heat.

For maximum runtime, run the Mini straight off 12V DC power or a 100W USB-C PD power bank. We've got easy step-by-step guides to walk you through it:

• Estimate your daily power draw using our Starlink Off-Grid Power Calculator.
• Learn how to wire direct 12V setups in our Starlink Mini Power Guide.
• Stop random reboots with our troubleshooting guide on Fixing Voltage Drops in 12V Systems.
• Compare size, power draw, and speeds in our Starlink Mini vs. Standard V4 Comparison.
• Find easy roof, ladder, and tripod setups in our Mounting Guide.
• Stay connected everywhere by combining satellite and cell signal with our guide on Combining Satellite & 5G Cellular.