The short answer: where both reach your address, Streamline usually wins. In Hendry County the 200 Mbps plans cost the same, $85 a month, and Streamline gives you stronger uploads, lower latency, no dish to keep clear of trees, and a price that is locked for life. Starlink raised prices on existing customers in June 2026. Starlink wins where nothing else reaches, and it costs less than Streamline in Golden Gate Estates.
Starlink changed rural internet. For a lot of homes in Hendry County and Golden Gate Estates, it was the first service that actually worked. If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking whether it’s still the best option now that a local network reaches your road.
Every Starlink figure on this page comes from Starlink’s own plan, legal and support pages, checked in October 2026, or from Ookla’s speed test reports. Sources are listed at the bottom.
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Check availabilitySide by side
| Streamline | Starlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $65 to $105 in Hendry County, $99.99 to $219.99 in Golden Gate Estates | $55, $85 or $130 [1], plus a demand surcharge at some addresses [5] |
| Download | 100 to 300 Mbps plans, up to 600 Mbps burst | 80 to 100 Mbps (100 plan), 80 to 200 Mbps (200 plan) [2] |
| Upload | 20 to 60 Mbps, up to 120 Mbps burst | 15 to 35 Mbps [2] |
| Latency | 15 to 30 ms | 25.7 ms median per Starlink [6], 45 ms median per Ookla [8] |
| Busy hours | No slowdown tied to how much you use | 100 and 200 plans slow first during congestion [3] |
| Price promise | Lifetime price lock | Raised prices on existing customers in June 2026 [9] |
| Trees and sky | Works through moderate trees | Needs a clear view of the sky [10] |
| Severe weather | Three upstream connections and battery backup at every site | Not designed to handle hurricanes or tornadoes [10] |
| Equipment | Included in the plan price | Rented, $0 upfront, return within 30 days of cancelling [1] [4] |
| Installation | Free standard installation by a local tech | Free on 200 and Max, otherwise self-install or $99 to $199 [1] |
| Data | Unlimited, no caps | Unlimited [1] |
| Contract | None on residential plans | None, 30-day refund [1] |
| Support | Local team in LaBelle, 24/7, English and Spanish | 24/7 phone, chat and app [7] |
Streamline prices are for our standard residential plans. Hendry County households on a fixed income can also get Streamline Basics, 50/10 Mbps for $55. See every plan and its FCC label on Plans & Pricing.
Starlink’s 2026 plans
| Plan | Monthly | Download | Upload | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential 100 Mbps | $55 | 80 to 100 Mbps | 15 to 35 Mbps | Lower priority in congestion |
| Residential 200 Mbps | $85 | 80 to 200 Mbps | 15 to 35 Mbps | Lower priority in congestion, free pro install |
| Residential Max | $130 | “Up to 400+ Mbps” | Not published | Highest residential priority, free pro install |
Prices are Starlink’s national list prices [1]. Speed ranges come from Starlink’s own disclosure [2]. The Max figure is based on the top 1% of Starlink users and “not guaranteed” [11]. Starlink only shows the final price for an address at checkout, and busy areas can add a one-time demand surcharge [5].
Starlink’s prices have moved a lot this year. In January 2026 the same three plans were $50, $80 and $120. On May 28 Starlink announced the current prices, and existing customers paid them starting with their June bills [9].
Where Streamline wins
A price that stays put
Starlink has changed its prices several times since launch, and the June 2026 increase reached people who were already customers [9]. Streamline’s lifetime price lock is the opposite promise. The monthly price you sign up at is the price you pay for as long as you’re a customer.
Uploads
Starlink lists 15 to 35 Mbps up on its 100 and 200 plans [2], and Ookla measured a 2025 US median of about 17 Mbps [8]. Streamline plans start at 20 Mbps up and reach 60 Mbps, with bursts up to 120 Mbps. Uploads carry your video calls, remote work, cloud backups and security cameras.
Latency
Starlink reports a 25.7 ms median at peak hours [6]. Ookla’s most recent figure was 45 ms [8]. Streamline runs 15 to 30 ms. That gap shows up in online games and on calls.
Busy evenings
Starlink’s terms say customers on the 100 and 200 plans “are more likely to experience Service degradation and slower speeds during network congestion as compared to Residential Max customers” [3]. Its fair use policy adds that “Starlink may temporarily reduce speeds if our network is congested” [12]. Streamline has no usage threshold that drops you to the back of the line, and our network carries home and business internet only.
Trees
A Starlink dish needs open sky. Starlink’s own support pages say “a tree branch, pole, or roof may cause a service interruption,” and that new leaves in spring can add obstructions [10]. In the Estates and on wooded Hendry County lots, that usually means a tall pole, a roof mount, or cutting trees. Streamline’s equipment works through moderate trees, and a local tech checks the signal at your address before the install.
Hurricane season
Starlink’s support pages say heavy rain or wind “may affect your connection” and that the equipment is not designed to handle hurricanes or tornadoes [10]. Every Streamline site is built with three independent upstream connections and battery backup, with generators at select sites. One Golden Gate Estates customer put it this way: “We’ve never lost service even through last years hurricane season.”
Local people
Starlink now has 24/7 phone support [7], and that’s a real improvement. Streamline’s support is a local team in LaBelle that answers 24/7 in English and Spanish, and a local tech installs your service and comes back if something needs fixing.
Where Starlink wins
Reach. Starlink works almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky [1]. If your home is outside Streamline’s coverage, Starlink may be your best option, and we’ll say so.
Price in Golden Gate Estates. Streamline’s Golden Gate Estates plans cost more than Starlink’s at every tier.
A cheap entry plan. The $55 Residential 100 plan is $10 less than Streamline Essential in Hendry County.
Try it risk-free. Starlink offers a full refund within 30 days [1].
Travel. With a Starlink Mini and a Roam plan, you can take service with you [13]. Streamline is tied to your address.
Two years of cost
Before taxes, with no demand surcharge:
| Starlink | Streamline, Hendry County | Streamline, Golden Gate Estates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Residential 100: $55/mo, $1,320 | Essential, 100/20 Mbps: $65/mo, $1,560 | Essential: $99.99/mo, $2,399.76 |
| Mid plan | Residential 200: $85/mo, $2,040 | Plus, 200/40 Mbps: $85/mo, $2,040 | Plus: $149.99/mo, $3,599.76 |
| Top plan | Residential Max: $130/mo, $3,120 | MAX, 300/60 Mbps: $105/mo, $2,520 | MAX: $219.99/mo, $5,279.76 |
In Hendry County, the mid plans cost exactly the same, and Streamline MAX costs $600 less than Starlink Max over two years. Starlink’s figures assume its prices don’t change again during those two years. Streamline’s are locked.
Which is right for you
Streamline makes sense if:
- Your address is in our coverage area
- Your dish fights with trees, or you’d rather not cut them
- You work from home or need strong uploads
- Starlink’s June price increase bothered you
- You want a local tech and a price that never changes
Starlink makes sense if:
- Streamline doesn’t reach your address yet
- Your property is truly remote
- You want internet you can take on the road
- You’re in Golden Gate Estates and price matters most
Not sure? Check your address for Streamline, then compare it with what Starlink shows for the same address on its availability map.
Switching from Starlink to Streamline
- Check your address to confirm Streamline coverage and the plans available at your home.
- Book your install. Keep Starlink running until Streamline is live, so you are never offline.
- Cancel Starlink and return the kit. Starlink’s terms say to return a rented kit within 30 days of cancelling or pay full retail [4]. If you bought your kit outright, it’s yours to keep or sell.
Check if Streamline covers your address.
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Check availabilitySources
1. Starlink. “Residential” plans and pricing. starlink.com/residential. Accessed October 28, 2026.
2. Starlink. Residential service speed disclosure. starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-DF-1915-15313-48. Updated March 11, 2026.
3. Starlink. Residential service plan terms. starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-1728-44881-79. Updated October 8, 2026.
4. Starlink. Terms of Service. starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-1020-91087-64. Updated August 6, 2026.
5. Starlink Support. “What is a demand surcharge?” starlink.com/support. Updated April 9, 2026.
6. Starlink. “Network Update.” starlink.com/updates/network-update. Accessed October 28, 2026.
7. Starlink Support. “How do I contact Starlink?” starlink.com/support. Updated April 10, 2026.
8. Ookla Speedtest data as reported by Telecompetitor, “Starlink median U.S. speeds still short of federal minimums” (February 5, 2026), telecompetitor.com, and Notebookcheck (June 16, 2025) for latency, notebookcheck.net.
9. SatelliteInternet.com. “Starlink 2026 price increase.” satelliteinternet.com. May 28, 2026.
10. Starlink Support. Weather and obstruction articles. Weather and obstructions. Updated April 9, 2026.
11. Starlink. “Starlink Speeds and Performance.” starlink.com/residential/starlink-speeds-and-performance. Accessed October 28, 2026.
12. Starlink. Fair Use Policy. starlink.com/legal/documents/DOC-DF-1914-46768-65. Updated March 19, 2026.
13. Notebookcheck. “SpaceX cuts Starlink Mini dish price to record low.” notebookcheck.net. October 2, 2026.
Starlink® is a registered trademark of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Streamline Internet is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SpaceX. Competitor information comes from the public sources above as of October 2026. Prices, speeds and availability change, so confirm current details with each provider.