In today’s world, remote working, accessing entertainment, and even education hinges on having high-speed and dependable internet connection. For Jamaicans, Flow and Digicel have been serving as the primary internet providers for some time now. However, their service has been beset by problems like poor coverage in rural areas, outages during storms, and data limits. Now, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, seeks to transform access on the island. As a tech blogger, my focus is creating customer-oriented, SEO-optimized pieces, so I am excited to provide this in-depth guide on “Starlink Jamaica price per month.” This post is brought to you by Lignum Tech, the leading specialists for professional Starlink installations for Airbnbs and residential houses in Jamaica.

At Lignum Tech, we value our Jamaican customers. From impressing guests with consistent Wi-Fi as an Airbnb host in Ocho Rios to effortless streaming as a family from Mandeville, we’ve got you covered. We make the process a breeze, from ordering the hardware to professional mounting and optimization. In this 2025 update, we will discuss the pricing and availability of Starlink, and its benefits, installation tips, local comparisons, user reviews, and more. By the end, you will know whether Starlink is the best option for you and how Lignum Tech can help make the transition seamless.

The Technology Behind the Revolution

Starlink is not an ordinary internet provider; it is a network of 6,000+ low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites designed to provide accessible broadband worldwide. SpaceX launched these in 2018 as they ignore traditional infrastructure of cables and towers by beaming data straight to a user terminal (the dish) Forget Jamaica’s diverse geography with its mountains, coastlines, and remote parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover struggling with connectivity.

The technology connects your dish to the nearest satellites, which are at an altitude of 550 km; much closer than the geostationary satellites used by older services such as HughesNet. Due to this, there is lower latency of 20-40 ms, which makes video conferencing, online gaming, and real-time trading possible. Speeds for downloads are typically 50-220 Mbps and 10-20 Mbps for uploads, which is lower than HughesNet’s geostationary satellites. Most plans also have unlimited data. As of August 2025, the expansion of Starlink’s network is notable with the new beamforming technology with improved signal strength, even in obstructed areas.

Starlink’s expansion to Jamaica in October 2022 marked a major milestone for users. Initially, the coverage was limited to select areas, but it expanded to the entire island, including Pedro Cays and extending to maritime zones for boaters. The service’s resilience to weather is also remarkable. Heavy rain can cause brief “rain fade,” but the new Gen 3 dishes are designed to minimally heat to “clear debris,” weathering Jamaica’s rainy seasons or even during hurricanes, which ensures maximum uptime.

What distinguishes Starlink is its ability to scale. For households, it functions as a fixed wireless solution that competes with fiber optics, but does not require trench digging. It is also useful for Airbnb hosts, as it offers portability options that allow for temporary installations catering to seasonal rentals. Eco-tourism lodges in the Blue Mountains can also make use of priority plans for guaranteed bandwidth during peak usage periods. All in all, Starlink is closing the gap in Jamaica’s digital disparity, where economically disadvantaged regions lag far behind relative to urban centers like Kingston.

Starlink’s coverage in Jamaica as of 2025.

Verifying the availability of Starlink at a geographical location is as simple as visiting the Starlink map and entering the address. As of August 2025, Jamaica is fully covered with “available” status and most parishes without waitlists, a far cry from 2023-2024 when demand far exceeded supply. This is part of SpaceX’s expansion plan which now includes over a hundred countries and tailored pricing for regions in need, like the Caribbean.

Metro areas such as Montego Bay and Kingston report consistent performance, but rural areas such as Portland and St. Elizabeth gain the most, as such areas are underserved by traditional ISPs. Along with supporting tourism, offshore availability extends to fishermen and yacht owners, supporting Jamaica’s maritime economy. That said, prospective users need to keep in mind that the most important factor is a clear view of the northern sky. Signal-blocking trees, buildings, and hills professional site surveys are critical.

As part of the consultation process, Lignum Tech performs all preliminary availability calculations at no charge. With clients in every parish, we’ve worked in hilly Trelawny where we placed systems on elevated mounts and in Negril’s high-wind areas. A location status of “expanding” translates to construction in the next few weeks, especially with the frequent satellite launches.

Cost you can expect to pay for starlink services per month

The Starlink Jamaica price per month starts at an affordable JMD 5,500 for lite bandwith, JMD 7000 for standard residential, making it accessible for residential and Airbnb needs. With hardware at JMD 38,000 for the mini and JMD 63,000 for the standard version including shipping and handling. This is only if you order for yourself at starlink.com website. If you don’t have the hardware ready and need it asap, expect to pay upwards of JMD 90,000 for the standard kit on the island.


With professional installation from Lignum Tech, you’re set for high-speed, reliable internet anywhere on the island. As Jamaica embraces digital transformation, Starlink isn’t just an option, it’s the smart choice for customer satisfaction and future-proofing your home or business, especially if fiber doesn’t run through your community yet or you live in a remote or more rural area.

Ready to upgrade? Visit Lignum Tech’s website or call us for expert guidance. Let’s connect Jamaica, one dish at a time.