According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, SpaceX has reduced the price of its Starlink Mini Kit in the US to a record low of $199, marking a 20% decrease from its previous price of $249 and a 67% drop from the original $599 price point (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Jan 21, 2026). The new monthly Roam service plans offer 100GB for $50 and unlimited data for $165. This price reduction significantly enhances accessibility to high-speed satellite internet, enabling more widespread deployment of AI-powered solutions in remote and underserved areas. The affordability of Starlink’s hardware and data plans could accelerate AI-driven applications such as real-time remote monitoring, IoT integration, and edge AI analytics in agriculture, logistics, and disaster response. For AI businesses, this move presents substantial growth opportunities by lowering connectivity barriers and expanding potential user bases, especially in rural markets.