Starlink free trial: how the 30-day window works
Updated 2026-08-03
Starlink does not offer a free trial in the classic sense — you pay for the kit and the first month up front. What it offers instead is a 30-day return window on direct orders: if it does not work out, you send the hardware back for a refund.
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Starlink referral link
One month of free standard service for you and the person who referred you. No code to type — the link applies it automatically.
Open the referral linkGoes straight to starlink.com. Verified 2026-08-03.
How the 30 days actually work
- The window runs 30 days from delivery, not from ordering or activation.
- It applies to kits ordered directly on starlink.com. Retail purchases follow the retailer’s own return policy instead.
- Return the kit within the window and the hardware cost is refunded.
Trial + referral: the sensible combination
Order through a referral link and you keep both protections: if Starlink disappoints, the 30-day window gets your hardware money back; if it delivers, the referral month arrives as a credit 31 days after activation. The referral costs nothing either way.
Program facts on this page were read from Starlink Help Center: How do I refer a friend to Starlink?, Starlink Help Center: How do I use a referral link? and Starlink: Referrals on 2026-08-03. Starlink can change its programs at any time — the linked pages are always the authority.
Frequently asked questions
Does returning the kit cancel the referral month?
Yes. The credit requires staying a paying customer for at least one month after activation — a return inside the window means neither side receives it.