Starlink Mini 2 Launches With Swappable Battery and Wi-Fi 6

Online in about 60 seconds

Setup is unchanged: place the dish where it has a clear view of the sky, and it connects to Starlink satellites and shares the signal over Wi-Fi. The company says the Mini 2 can get online in around 60 seconds, running either on battery or from a 60-watt USB-C charger. SpaceX said on X that the redesigned casing and tougher materials are meant to keep users connected on the trail, on the water or on the beach.

A much higher price

There is a notable omission: the Mini 2 has no Ethernet port, so wired use of the full satellite connection is not possible. In the United States the dish costs $999 and includes unlimited roaming, with monthly plans for users on the move starting at 45 euros.

That is roughly three times the price of the original Starlink Mini, which launched in 2024 at 399 euros before a 100-euro cut. Starlink has also run promotions offering service for 10 euros a month for the first three months without buying hardware.

The Mini 2 targets frequent travelers, field workers, outdoor enthusiasts and people in places without fiber or mobile coverage. For now it is available by invitation-only reservation. Sales begin in the United States, with other countries where the service already operates to follow later.