Starlink in France: Plans, Prices & What Expats Need to Know (2026)

Starlink France Plans and Prices in 2026

10€/mo

Plans from

3-month promo, then 29€/mo

349€

Hardware kit

free rental on select plans

400 Mbps

Max download speed

Residential Max plan

All France

Coverage

best for rural zones

No IBAN

Foreign card accepted

Visa & Mastercard at sign-up

App only

No phone support

portal & app in English

Starlink offers three residential plans in France, all with unlimited data and no commitment period (sans engagement). All plans include a WiFi 6 router and do not include phone calls.

Plan	Speed	Price	Details
Résidentiel 100 Mbit/s	100 Mbps down/up	10€/month for 3 months, then 29€/month	WiFi 6, no calls
Résidentiel 200 Mbit/s	200 Mbps down/up	39€/month	WiFi 6, no calls
Résidentiel Max	400 Mbps down/up	59€/month	WiFi 6, no calls

Note that lower-tier plans may experience slower speeds when local network demand is high.

Hardware costs

Kit purchase price

349€ upfront

Cohésion Numérique subsidy

Up to 300€ back

The Starlink kit (dish, Gen 3 router, cables, kickstand) costs 349€ to buy outright. Free rental is available on select plans. Eligible users may receive up to 300€ reimbursement through France's Cohésion Numérique des Territoires subsidy programme.

Price comparison to other options

Technology	Monthly Price	Max Speed
Fibre optic	22–35€/month	Up to 8 Gbps
4G/5G home box	30–40€/month	100–600 Mbps
Starlink satellite	10–59€/month + 349€ kit	Up to 400 Mbps
Nordnet satellite	From 29,99€/month	Up to 100 Mbps
ADSL / copper broadband (dégroupage)	22–30€/month	Up to 30 Mbps (being phased out by 2030)

Our editorial take

The Residential plan at 29€/month is the best value for most expats in rural France: fast enough for 4K streaming, video calls, and working from home, without the premium of the Max plan.

Valentine

Editor at Selectra

Starlink Availability in France

Starlink coverage extends across all metropolitan France and overseas territories. In dense urban areas (Paris, Lyon, Marseille), network capacity is more limited and some lower-tier plans may not be available at every address.

Ideal use cases:

Rural France with no fibre

Zone blanche areas

French second homes

Awaiting fibre by 2030

Starlink is not recommended if fibre or strong 4G/5G is already available at your address — those alternatives will offer better value and lower latency.

Speed and Performance

400 Mbps

Max download

Residential Max plan

20 Mbps

Upload speed

10–20 Mbps across all plans

20–60 ms

Latency

vs. 600 ms+ for traditional satellite

Metric	Residential 100	Residential 200	Residential Max
Download	65–100 Mbps	65–200 Mbps	Up to 400 Mbps
Upload	10–20 Mbps	10–20 Mbps	10–20 Mbps
Latency	20–60 ms	20–60 ms	20–60 ms

Typical speed ranges based on Starlink's published specifications and real-world user reports in France. Actual speeds vary by location, network congestion, and weather conditions.

Real-world capability

4K streaming (Netflix, Prime, Disney+)

Zoom, Teams & FaceTime calls

Work from home & cloud tools

2–4 simultaneous users

Snow-melting dish, rain & wind resilient

Gaming: fine for casual play

Latency vs. traditional satellite internet

Starlink's 550 km orbital altitude delivers significantly faster response times than traditional geostationary satellites (36,000 km) like Nordnet, which can reach 600 ms or more. At 20–60 ms, Starlink is the only satellite technology realistically suited to video calls, streaming, and home office use.

1

Check eligibility

Enter your French address on Starlink's website coverage map.

2

Choose a plan

The Residential plan is recommended for most rural households.

3

Pay with a foreign card

Visa and Mastercard are accepted; no French IBAN is required at sign-up.

4

Self-installation

The kit arrives within days; 15-minute setup with dish, router, and cables; no technician appointment needed.

5

30-day trial

A full refund is available within the first month if you are unsatisfied.

⚠ No English-language phone support from Starlink

Starlink does not offer English-language customer support by phone. All account management — including pausing, cancelling, or changing your plan — is handled through the online portal and the Starlink app, both available in English.

Starlink vs. Other Internet Options

Technology	Monthly Price	Max Speed	Best For
Fibre optic (fibre optique)	22–35€/month	Up to 8 Gbps	First choice if available
4G/5G home box	30–40€/month	100–600 Mbps	Plug-and-play, no installation
Starlink satellite	10–59€/month + 349€ kit	Up to 400 Mbps	Best satellite option for rural areas
Nordnet satellite	From 29,99€/month	Up to 100 Mbps	Alternative with higher latency
ADSL / copper broadband	22–30€/month	Up to 30 Mbps	Being phased out by 2030

Our editorial take

For most rural expats comparing options in 2026, Starlink is the clear winner on speed and latency. The 349€ upfront hardware cost is the main barrier — but between the free rental option on select plans and the Cohésion Numérique subsidy of up to 300€, many households end up paying very little out of pocket for the kit.

Valentine

Editor at Selectra

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starlink available everywhere in France? Read more Close

Starlink satellite internet is available at every address in metropolitan France, including rural and remote areas. However, in dense urban zones, capacity limitations exist and certain plans may not be available at every address.

How much does Starlink cost in France in 2026? Read more Close

Starlink offers three plans in France: a promotional offer at 10€/month for 3 months then 29€/month, 39€/month, and 59€/month. Hardware costs 349€ upfront; free rental may apply to certain plans. All plans are no-contract (sans engagement).

Do I need a French bank account to sign up for Starlink? Read more Close

No French bank account is required to sign up for Starlink. You can pay with a foreign Visa or Mastercard during checkout. A French IBAN may be required for ongoing monthly billing on certain payment methods.

What speeds can I expect from Starlink in France? Read more Close

Starlink delivers typical download speeds of 65–200 Mbps in France on standard residential plans, and up to 400 Mbps on the Max plan. Upload speeds are 10–20 Mbps. Latency is 20–60 ms — sufficient for 4K streaming, video calls, and multi-device home work.

Can I use Starlink at a French second home? Read more Close

Yes. Starlink's residential plans have no contract, so you can pause and reactivate your subscription at any time with no cancellation fees or reactivation charges. A Roam plan is also available for multi-location use across France and Europe.