By the end of 2025, the satellite internet market in Argentina will experience a boom, driven by the expansion of Starlinkthe network of low-orbit satellites developed by the SpaceX company, owned by South African-American tycoon Elon Musk.
With more than 7,000 satellites In global operations and full coverage of Argentine territory, Starlink is the undisputed leader compared to traditional competitors such as HughesNet or Viasat, which offer lower speeds and higher latency.
In a country where 30% of the rural population lacks reliable terrestrial broadband access, ministry data shows National Communications Unit (Enacom), Starlink fills a critical gap in rural areas of many provinces and Patagonia where fiber is not sufficient.
How do the costs, features, and convenience of enterprise plans compare (Business/Priority) of Starlink compared to Private or Private (Standard) in the current Argentine context? While personal plans extend high-speed Internet access to remote homes, business plans emphasize guaranteed performance for critical operations.
This analysis aims to do that potential residential users in rural areas, SMEs with medium needs and large companies in sectors such as mining or agribusinessis evaluating whether the Priority Plans’ premium justifies its investment in a volatile market with annual inflation exceeding 50% and the dollar hovering around $1,500 per unit in December 2025.
Starlink not only competes on price, but also on innovation– Your end-user terminals automatically align with clear skies and enable plug-and-play installation. Until December 2025, pricing reflects local adjustments for included taxes (VAT and customs duties), with affordable housing plans starting at $38,000 per month and global data business plans scaling to millions of pesos. This outlook reveals opportunities for all segments, but requires a distinction between best effort for residential real estate and contractual priority for businesses.
Starlink Cost and Kits in Argentina (December 2025)
Hardware kit (acquisition costs)
The standard personal plans kit known as Living setincludes the Gen 3 flat antenna (approx. 60×38 cm), Wi-Fi 6 router, 15 meter cable and mounting base. As of December 2025, the price is $374,000 after sales were announced in November, down from the previous $499,999, plus $24,400 domestic shipping. This hardware supports residential speeds and is ideal for residential roofs or poles, although professional installation costs $50,000 to $100,000 depending on the complexity of the installation.
For business plans, Starlink offers this High performance kit o Low-profile, high-performance device with a larger antenna (58 x 94 cm), higher power (150 W vs. 100 W for residential use) and a business router with multiple Ethernet ports. The acquisition cost is approximately $499,999 to $749,000 depending on the Priority Local or Global segment, plus accessories such as redundant brackets ($200,000) or Gen 3 Mesh Router ($175,000). Companies resort to financing or “leasing” through local suppliers, which mitigates the one-off payment in the context of a devaluation.
The additional costs They are universal: PoE adapter ($20,000), extension cable ($30,000), or vandalism insurance ($10,000 annually). In Argentina, taxes are already included in all of these values.
Monthly cost of plans
He Lite housing plan It costs $38,000 per month, with unlimited data but low prioritization; The Residential Standard costs $56,100 and offers better performance in traffic jams. Roaming plans cost up to $63,000 (50GB) or $87,500 (unlimited).
The Business plans (Priority/Business) scale by priority dates. Under Priority Local (Landline/Regional): 50GB at $62,000, 500GB at $158,000, 1TB at $278,000, 2TB at $518,000, with additional blocks (+50GB at $24,000). Priority Global (maritime/global): 50GB $365,000, 500GB $949,000, 1TB $1,679,000, 2TB $3,139,000 (+50GB $146,000). This includes fixed public IP addresses and a control center with no speed limits but guaranteed quality of service over network priority.
In the Argentine context, Starlink’s personal plans stand in the way one and two minimum wages ($300,000 monthly); Business plans starting at three times this amount target billings of more than $5 million per year.
Technology and service features
Personal Plans (Standard)
Standard residential plans deliver downloads at 50-220 Mbps and uploads at 10-25 Mbps, with latency of 25-60 ms under optimal conditions. Ideal for 4K streaming (Netflix with 15 Mbit/s) or basic zoom. During congestion peaks (6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.), prioritization affects users of these plans, reducing to 20-50 Mbps when the satellite cell exceeds its capacity.
Unlimited data does not mean a guarantee; The network algorithm allocates bandwidth dynamicallyThe latency increases to 100 ms during storms. Support is provided 24/7 via application, with a resolution between 24 and 48 hours, without a Service Level Agreement (SLAS). It’s perfect for browsing, light telecommuting (email, Google Workspace), and casual gaming, with over 99% uptime in clear skies.
Business Plans (Business/Priority)
Priority boosts downloads to 150-500 Mbps (up to 1 Gbps in high segments), uploads to 20-50 Mbps, and ensures consistent latency of <40 ms thanks to its priority data. During peak times, quality of service is maintained via dedicated traffic queues, which is critical for Voice over Internet (VoIP). virtual private networks (VPN)
He Premium Support includes SLA 99.9% availability, response in less than 4 hours, dedicated on-site manager via suppliers and business partners. Static IP enables advanced firewalls; and the control panel monitors usage in real time. It is ideal for critical applications and has a reduced impact on the climate due to the reinforced IP67 antennas.
The main difference is that residential plans are used common spectrumwhile companies reserve capacity through contracts, reducing data packet loss to <0.1% compared to 1-2% for residential customers.
Convenience analysis: When should you choose the respective plan?
Use cases for private/residential plan
In rural areas where ADSL networks have a 10 Mbps limit, the Residential Standard ($56,100) offers an option Fast return on investment (ROI) for families: 4K simultaneous streaming (three users), online education, and digital shopping and selling. Cost-Benefit: Initial investment $400,000, paid back in 8 months compared to mobile data ($100,000/month unlimited).
The small sole proprietorships (freelancers, delivery apps) win with limited portability; Lite ($38,000) is enough for low consumption (20GB/day), saving 30% over Standard without sacrificing basic services. Against the background of Argentine inflation, the monthly application pause minimizes the risks.
The limitations are these Traffic jams on public holidays (Download -40%), causing it to be discarded for critical backups and backups; However, it is more suitable for basic connectivity when terrestrial connectivity fails or is non-existent.
Use cases for the Enterprise/Priority plan
The SMEs with 5-20 employees (Agro-Exporters) opt for Priority Local 500GB ($158,000) to connect to enterprise management software (ERP) on remote access servers (cloud computing in computer parlance), customer relationship management (CRM) and 10 simultaneous high definition (HD) video calls without lags.
The large companies You choose the Global plan for oil fields or ships: 2 TB (3 million pesos or more) and high quality of service for algorithmic trading or remote telemedicine. Priority support resolves outages within hours, versus days for private plans.
Cost-benefit: The premium costs between three and five times the private plan and is justified if data consumption is more than 500 GB per month and hourly billing is more than $10,000. ROI is verified on critical operations between 3 and 6 months and is above fiber ($200,000/month, 1Gbps in the city).
Verdict
In short, standard personal plans ($56,100/month, 50-220 Mbps at best) expand Internet access rural environments at low initial cost ($374,000 kit), ideal for homes and small businesses; while Priority business plans ($62,000-$3M/month, 150-500 Mbps guaranteed) prioritize network and SLA for SMB/critical enterprises, with Premium kits ($500,000+).
In 2026, competition from Amazon Leo and regulations from Enacom could lead to a price drop of 20%. To guide your decision: Choose a personal plan Starlink if your usage is less than 200 GB per month and you tolerate fluctuations in the terms of service; and choose a business plan if your company’s critical mission requires consistency.
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