Everyone wants the cost of Starlink internet packages in Pakistan to use the service instantly. The newly launched Setlite Internet Service “Starlink” is owned by the world’s richest man Elon Musk. After making efforts by PTA to get Starlink internet services in Pakistan, Elon Musk approved the the request to add Pakistan to the list of countries that use Starlink.
Getting fast internet access is essential for every country. Pakistan has been facing internet slow problems for a long time. Regarding the slow internet, PTA blamed VPN users which is the main cause of the slow internet. But it isn’t possible experts say, it is used to access banned sites or services with other countries’ IP addresses.
In Pakistan cellular networks don’t provide high-speed internet, and many freelancers and other users face internet issues. Currently, cellular companies offer internet with 3G & ;4G speed which doesn’t work as fast as it should.
Read: Is Starlink Setlite Internet Service Coming to Pakistan?
Instead of Starlink, several other high-speed internet services are available through Wi-Fi. People use PTCL, Fiber and other Wi-Fi services in Pakistan for fast internet.
Providing fast internet in the country is the responsibility of the government of Pakistan and affiliated companies. Last December 2024, the government of Pakistan approved the request sent by SpaceX company for registration.
Starlink Internet Packages in Pakistan
The Starlink company has designed its internet pricing plans for every country, let’s check Starlink Internet Packages in Pakistan with complete details mentioned below:
| Residential Package | Business Package | Mobility Package |
|---|---|---|
| One-time installation fees: Rs110,000 Speed: 50 -250Mbps. Monthly fees after installation: Rs. 35,000 per month. | One-time fees is Rs. 220,000 while Rs 95,000 per month. | One time fee is 120,000 and monthly fees is expected to Rs. 50,000/- per month. The speed expected from 50 – 250Mbps. |
According to sources, residential plan consumers can pay monthly fees which start from Rs. 6,800 to Rs.28,000/- for 50-250Mbps speed. The company tries to adjust the cost for local purchase demand and reduce the cost.
The Starlink service is currently available in 70 countries worldwide, its cheapest price is $24 in Zambia. This is the affordable price in Zambia rather than other countries.
How Starlink Internet Works?
The internet service through a satellite launched by American aerospace company SpaceX. It aims to provide mobile internet service to over 100 countries at affordable cost.
SpaceX company pays full attention to launching the satellite internet service with 7,000 small satellites in low Earth Orbit. Initially, when it fully launched, 1M people availed of this and in December the number reached 4M subscribers.
While using Starlink internet service, no need for any tower signals because everywhere you live – you can use Starlink internet which is very advanced technology inthe world. Through ground stations, information from satellites can be received through antennas.
Starlink vs 5G – Which is Better?
When comparing Starlink with 5G, it will not be wrong, it works similarly but the the huge difference in Starlink is that it works freely and doesn’t rely on tower signals that also resist the internet.
The 5G internet is not functional in Pakistan but the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has claimed to functionalize it soon in this year. It is expected that 5G will work better in cities and urban areas where signals will be accessible.
It is the best choice for companies, small businesses and individuals to get fast internet advantages at a low cost. Some cellular companies like Jazz, Telenor and Zong offer 4G internet packages but which do not work as expected.
Comparison of Wi-Fi and Starlink Internet?
When comparing Wi-Fi services with Starlink, internet can be very beneficial for you in terms of cost and speed. Some of the pros of Wi-Fi and Starlink Internet are mentioned below:
Wi-Fi:
- It can be only used at home, office or any specific place where the cable connection is available.
- The cost of Wi-Fi is lower than that of Starlink packages.
- You can consume unlimited data.
- Select a downloading speed service as per your demand like 5Mbps to 20Mbps or above to connect more and more devices.
Starlink:
- The Starlink is useable everywhere you live, it doesn’t require any specific location or cable connection.
- It is available in limited countries only.
- Its cost is higher than Wi-Fi or mobile packages.
- It is expensive for individual users (mobile users).
Starlink Service by Countries
The Starlink service is available in the following countries that currently use the fast internet service. You can explore details of available countries on other official websites.
- Africa
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Asia
- Pakistan
- Ukraine
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom
- And other countries.
Registered countries follow the policy and requirements of Starlink to use it accordingly. Stay tuned here for the latest and timely updates.
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